Assistant Director of Specialism (Science)

Connect Multi-Academy Trust (formally NCDAT)
Base:   Connect MAT Headquarters, North Durham Academy, Stanley,
Salary: Leadership Scale L8–L12

Are you an exceptional teacher of Science with a passion for raising standards, driving excellence, and shaping the future of teaching and learning across multiple schools? We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Assistant Director of Science, preferably with a specialism in Chemistry, however Biology and Physics specialists will be considered, to join our central School Improvement Team.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a proven educational leader to influence practice across departments, develop high-quality teaching, and support the ongoing improvement journey within our Trust.

As Assistant Director (Science), you will work closely with the Director of Science to:

• Play a visible and influential role in improving the quality of Science teaching and learning across the Trust.
• Drive developments in pedagogy, curriculum design and assessment practice within Science departments.
• Support Heads of Department, Curriculum Leads and SLT in fostering a culture of professional growth and self-evaluation.
• Lead the creation of engaging schemes of learning, resources and strategies that challenge and inspire learners of all abilities.
• Coach, mentor, model and team-teach to build capacity and strengthen classroom practice.
• Support departments in setting ambitious student achievement targets and ensuring effective monitoring and review.
• Promote excellent behaviour for learning and embody the Trust’s values of mutual respect, ambition and resilience.
• Deliver high quality first teaching and intervention to key groups from KS3 – KS5

About You

We are looking for a science specialist (chemistry preferred) who can demonstrate:

• Minimum 5 years’ teaching experience with outstanding classroom practice.
• A proven track record of excellent results at KS3 & KS4, with experience improving student progress.
• Strong curriculum, assessment and moderation knowledge in Science.
• Experience of leadership
• The ability to use data effectively to drive improvement.
• The ability to collaborate effectively across a Trust-wide structure.

Why Connect MAT?

This is a great opportunity to work as part of a talented and supportive School Improvement Team.  The Trust’s culture is built on collaboration, high expectations and a shared mission to transform students’ futures.  We also believe in supporting the professional growth of all our staff, which would means opportunities for further leadership and professional development.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about driving excellence in Science education and ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, we would love to hear from you.

Connect Multi-Academy Trust is legally obligated to process a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before making appointments to relevant posts. The DBS check will reveal both spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and bind-overs as well as pending prosecutions, which aren't 'protected' under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 and check to establish that a person is not barred from 'regulated activity' as defined by the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

 Please note that we operate a probationary period of 6 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details).  You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation.