Assistant Curriculum Lead for Science

Our opportunity for you Landau Forte Academy Tamworth Sixth Form & QEMS are popular and heavily oversubscribed academies in Tamworth. QEMS was judged as GOOD by Ofsted in September 2022. Tamworth Sixth Form was judged as GOOD with OUTSTANDING features in November 2024. You will be supported in your career through our extensive CPD programme including the opportunity to complete nationally recognised qualifications. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee by committing to the Education Staff Wellbeing Charter. The Academy has staff children as part of our admissions criteria. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious, tenacious and well-qualified teacher to join our Academy. Potential candidates are encouraged to come to visit our academy to see what we have to offer. Appointments can be made via the Principal’s PA (esmart@lfatsf.org.uk) Key Information Hours : 40.75 Weeks : 52 Contract : Permanent Start date : September 2026 Salary : M/UPS and TLR Closing Date : Friday 1st May at 9.00am Interview Date : Tuesday 5th May Person specification A graduate with qualified teacher status Relevant qualifications (both formal and through appropriate experience) to meet the challenge of the appointment Desire to improve outcomes for all young people in Science, across all ages and abilities An interest in the latest developments in Science teaching A keen interest in delivering A Level Science Excellent relationships with students and parents Willingness to explore innovative and dynamic methods for teaching and learning High levels of enthusiasm, ambition, energy, resilience and determination Competent in the use of ICT both as an administrative tool and in teaching and learning Candidates from all Science disciplines will be considered Job Description Assist the Curriculum Leader of the Science Department Promoting the achievement of high standards through effecting teaching and learning within subject area(s), preparation, evaluation and action planning Modelling the vision and values of the Academy Contributing, where appropriate, to implementing policies and practice and to promote collective responsibility for their implementation Working in a cross-curricular way to support subjects across the Academy in the use of active learning approaches to enrich curriculum and skills delivery Recognising, promoting and celebrating diversity Responsibilities: Main duties and responsibilities: Being accountable for student outcomes, teaching and learning and staff development Developing and sustaining knowledge of current educational practices and be responsible for own continuing professional development Complying with the Academy Procedures and reporting Promoting the consistent and fair use of the behaviour policy within the classroom and the Academy environment The Assistant Curriculum Leader should ensure: