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)

Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

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

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

• 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