To lead and transform the science curriculum across the school, ensuring that it is ambitious, accessible, and inspiring for all students. The Science Lead will develop a curriculum that can be successfully delivered by non-specialists, while modelling high-quality teaching at Key Stage 4. As a member of the extended leadership team, the Science Lead will contribute to whole-school improvement and play a key role in raising achievement across the academy.

Key Tasks

Teaching and Learning

● Ensure all pupils receive an exciting, effective, and appropriate science education as outlined in their EHCPs and in accordance with the academy’s curriculum framework.

● Lead the design and implementation of a coherent, sequenced science curriculum that builds knowledge and skills over time and can be delivered confidently by non-specialist staff.

● Provide suitably differentiated work to meet the individual needs of students.

● Maintain and oversee the science curriculum planning and review cycle in line with the school’s framework and policies.

● Model outstanding teaching of science, with a particular focus on Key Stage 4.

● Undertake ongoing assessment of students’ work and abilities through comprehensive record keeping based on the academy’s agreed format.

● Maintain good discipline in line with the academy’s Restorative Approaches policy. Contribute, wherever appropriate, to the display, presentation, and celebration of students’ work in science. Safeguard and promote the welfare of all students.

● Set high expectations which inspire, motivate, and challenge students, ensuring strong progress and outcomes. Promote high standards of literacy, numeracy, and scientific enquiry across the curriculum.

● Manage behaviour effectively to ensure positive and safe learning environments.

(Teacher Standards, 202, DfE)

Wider Responsibilities Relating to Whole Academy Issues and Procedures

● Work for the positive development of the academy, in line with the Raising Achievement Plan (RAP).

● Attend staff meetings, curriculum forums, and other relevant meetings within the stipulated 1265 directed hours. Take a share of supervisory duties as part of the weekly routine as necessary.

● Take appropriate responsibility for one’s own health, safety, and welfare and that of pupils, visitors, and colleagues in accordance with academy policies.

Specific Responsibilities

In addition to the duties outlined in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions document currently in operation, or any subsequent legislation, you will be responsible for the following:

Leadership of Science

● Redesign and embed the school’s science curriculum, ensuring it is robust, engaging, and suitable for both specialists and non-specialists to deliver.

● Provide high-quality resources, schemes of work, and assessment approaches that support consistency and accessibility.

● Drive innovation in teaching and learning within science, raising the profile of the subject across the school.

● Monitor and evaluate the impact of the science curriculum, making adjustments where necessary to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.

● Lead curriculum-specific CPD and deliver training to support the confidence and development of non-specialist colleagues.

Teaching

● Teach science across a range of curriculum areas, with a focus on delivering high-quality learning at Key Stage 4.

● Act as a form tutor, contributing to the wider pastoral support of students.

Staff Development and Support

● Provide subject-specific support and mentoring for staff delivering science.

● Deliver INSET training across the academy, as appropriate.

Links with Parents, Local Authority, and the Wider Community

● Encourage full parental participation in the work, life, and development of the school, ensuring parents are fully informed of their child’s progress.

● Be available to deal with parental concerns and provide support where possible, or refer to other professionals or agencies. Work co-operatively with the Governing Body and Trustees.

● Liaise and co-ordinate with external agencies and other professionals.

Other Responsibilities

● Support pupils on a range of offsite educational visits, including science-related trips.

● Undertake tasks and duties as requested by the Co-Headteachers.