Job Description
Summary:
Lead Science Teacher opportunity at a high-performing school with a focus on Intentional Excellence.
About the School:
A school driven by core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, and Mutual Respect, with a strong commitment to student and staff wellbeing. It fosters an inclusive, supportive environment where academic excellence and personal development are prioritized.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Science Teacher to lead and develop the Science Department. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on student outcomes and to shape the future of science education at a school with a proven track record of academic success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and develop the Science Department, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all year groups.
- Deliver outstanding lessons that align with the school’s vision of Intentional Excellence and deep curriculum knowledge.
- Collaborate with the Head of Faculty to support and challenge students through targeted interventions and joint planning.
- Implement and monitor the dynamic 5-year Curriculum Map, ensuring consistent delivery of sequenced lessons.
- Enhance metacognition and oracy through expert modelling and routine-based teaching strategies.
- Provide regular, targeted feedback to accelerate student progress and improve understanding.
- Manage behaviour effectively, promoting a positive learning environment through appropriate praise and sanctions.
- Support continuous improvement through instructional mastery and professional development initiatives.
Qualifications & Skills:
Required
- Qualified teacher with a strong pedagogical background and experience in Science education.
- Proven ability to lead and develop a department team.
- Experience in delivering high-quality lessons and adhering to whole school teaching and learning foci.
- Strong behaviour management skills with the ability to create a positive and focused learning environment.
- Commitment to student achievement and the school’s core values of Intentional Excellence and Mutual Respect.
Preferred
- Experience in department leadership or senior teaching roles.
- Background in developing and implementing curriculum maps or long-term planning.
- Familiarity with metacognitive strategies and oracy-based teaching techniques.
- Experience in working within a multi-academy trust or collaborative educational environment.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Competitive salary and pension schemes for teaching and support staff.
- Medicash Health Plan with access to a range of healthcare benefits.
- Onsite gym and sporting facilities, free lunch when on duty, and free refreshments throughout the day.
- Access to professional development and coaching culture through the Trust’s ‘Cultivating Excellence’ programme.