About this role
Main Purpose
- To support the Head of Science in securing high-quality provision, strong student outcomes and consistent implementation of departmental expectations.
- To provide visible curriculum and professional leadership within Science and deputise for the Head of Science when required.
- To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the current STPCD and Teachers’ Standards.
Leadership and Management
- Support the Head of Science in translating school priorities into clear departmental actions and measurable improvement.
- Promote shared expectations for learning, conduct, relationships and professional practice across the team.
- Contribute to departmental self-evaluation, improvement planning, quality assurance and performance review processes.
- Provide coaching, mentoring and practical support to colleagues, including early career teachers and staff requiring additional guidance.
- Lead designated areas of departmental work and ensure agreed actions and deadlines are completed.
- Deputise for the Head of Science and support the day-to-day organisation of the department when required.
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning
- Lead or support the planning, sequencing and review of the Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 science curriculum.
- Model excellent classroom practice and support colleagues to improve teaching, assessment and curriculum implementation.
- Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning through agreed quality assurance activities.
- Ensure curriculum resources are accurate, appropriately challenging, accessible and consistently used.
- Promote effective practical science, scientific enquiry and the safe use of laboratories, equipment and chemicals.
Assessment, Standards and Intervention
- Support robust assessment, moderation and standardisation so that departmental data is accurate and useful.
- Analyse attainment and progress information to identify strengths, gaps, underachievement and priorities for intervention.
- Lead agreed intervention and improvement strategies, evaluating their impact on student outcomes.
- Contribute to reports and updates for senior leaders, governors or the Trust when requested.