About this role
Kingsbury Green Academy
Salary: Leadership Scale Point 5-9 (Pay points shown are inclusive of the 3.5% 2026 Teachers' Pay Award)
Actual Salary: £59,137-£65,278 (DOE)
Contract: Permanent, full time
Closing date: Midnight, 8th November 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Anticipated Start Date: January 2027
Job Overview
We are looking for an ambitious, inspirational and strategic leader to drive excellence across our Science faculty. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven ability to improve outcomes, develop colleagues and lead curriculum innovation. Passionate about high-quality teaching and learning, you will have the vision, resilience and interpersonal skills to inspire both students and staff, ensuring every learner achieves their full potential. As a key member of our extended leadership team, you will play a significant role in shaping whole-school improvement and contributing to the continued success of our school.
Full details can be found in the recruitment pack.
Why choose us?
Kingsbury Green Academy, part of Ascend Learning Trust, is a forward‑thinking and ambitious 11-18 academy set in a beautiful Wiltshire location. Rated Good by Ofsted, we are committed to high standards, personal development and preparing young people for successful futures.
At Ascend Learning Trust, our motto — Together we Belong, Believe, Become.— guides everything we do. We create a genuine sense of belonging and deliver a holistic, world‑class education that opens doors for every young person, no matter their starting point. Our shared values of Compassion, Aspiration, Respect, Dedication and Integrity shape our culture and inspire us to provide unmissable education and limitless horizons.
When you join us, you become part of a supportive, ambitious community that invests in its people and develops high‑calibre professionals. We foster kindness, inclusivity and high expectations, and we welcome colleagues who want to make a meaningful difference every day.
What We Offer
Health & Wellbeing
- Free annual flu vaccines
- Discounted gym memberships
- 24/7 counselling helpline
- Annual Wellbeing Day*
- Generous holiday allowance
- Flexible working solutions
- Optional health and fitness schemes*
Financial
- Discounts and cashback at hundreds of retailers
- Excellent Pension Schemes, including 21.3% employer contributions for support staff
- Cycle to Work and Tech Schemes*
Career Progression
- Instructional Coaching for teaching roles
- Supportive performance development
- Apprenticeship and training opportunities
- Internal progression pathways
- Recognition and long-service awards
*Please note some allowances are only applicable on completion of a successful probation.
Please note if we receive sufficient applications, we may close this job role earlier.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you need adjustments to support your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01793 781485 or [email protected]