Support with leading a High-Impact Department as a Second in Science Department in

Are you ready to drive departmental excellence and inspire colleagues and learners alike? MAT Recruitment is seeking a confident and effective Second in Science Department for a permanent role in a well-regarded school in , starting Science.

This is a leadership position with significant responsibility for shaping the Science curriculum, guiding a team of teachers, and ensuring every student reaches their full potential. You will be a key member of the middle leadership team, influencing policy and practice at a whole-school level.

•  Support the Head of Department for leading the Science Department
•  Raise and maintain standards across the faculty, as well as raising the profile of the faculty within the academy. 
•  Plan high quality lessons and lead the delivery of consistently good and outstanding teaching and learning opportunities.
• Carry out the day-to-day duties of a classroom teacher.
• To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils
• Create and engaging environment for learners of all abilities
• To narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through:
  
  • Implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy
  • Ensuring a curriculum which facilitates the progress of all learners
  • Ensuring responsive interventions across Science

• Making judgements about the standards of students achievement.
• Evaluating all aspects of teaching and learning and setting priorities for improvement across the faculty.
• Leading sustainable improvement by identifying targets for improvement, by developing and leading strategies to achieve these targets and by quality assuring the delivery of the curriculum.