KS5 Science Lead Teacher

KS5 Science Lead Teacher

The Role
We seek a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our established science team. Working within the Science team, this role will lead our Key Stage 5 teaching and learning, ensuring great outcomes for learners of both A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to drive standards across the wider teaching team, ensuing long term planning, individual lesson preparations, and communication and accountability for students help all achieve. Experience of coordinating BTEC qualifications would be an advantage. 

Reports to: Head of Science
Start date: Immediate/January 2027
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 (Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6) plus TLR 2A
Closing Date: Monday, 4th January 2027 (Interviews will be conducted throughout the recruitment period. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be identified before the closing date.)

The ideal candidate will: 

Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5  

Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in Science  

Have some experience of leading and coaching others  

Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice  

Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve  

Have strong IT, administrative and organisational skills   

Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults