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Second in Science

Required for September 2019

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and ambitious Second in Science with the highest personal and academic standards to support our Science Department, someone who is an outstanding practitioner, with high expectations and a record of achieving the best outcomes from their students.

We are looking for a someone with drive, energy, a genuine love for teaching and learning and a passion for Science, someone who has the vision and determination to ensure all our students receive excellence every day. This appointment will be based in Ashington, where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that is undergoing real change. It is an exciting opportunity for an existing middle leader or an exceptional classroom practitioner to shape and develop the future of Science at Ashington Academy. 

Your role as Second in Science will include:

  • Ensure provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the curriculum area, in accordance with the aims of the school 
  • Driving forward the quality of teaching and learning in the department
  • Monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a manager within the curriculum area and as a Form Tutor.
  • To coordinate the delivery of Key Stage 3 syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching strategies in the department, and within the designated area.
  • Working alongside a dedicated Head of Science to construct interventions that impact on pupil outcomes

Deadline: 

Friday 10 May 2019

Interviews will take place week commencing 20 May 2019.

All visits to the school are warmly welcomed. 

Please contact Jade Hutton on 01670 822625  to arrange a visit.

How to apply: 

Application forms should be completed and returned with a supporting letter of no more than two sides of A4 to [email protected] or by post to Jade Hutton, Bedlington Academy, Palace Road, Bedlington, Northumberland, NE22 7DS.