Second in Science

The successful candidate will

be an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science with the experience or

clear potential to assist the Head of Science with organising, managing,

leading and developing the Department Team. The position is ideal for a teacher

keen to gain, increase or bring experience of Department Leadership.

We are a highly successful and

deeply supportive Science Faculty, where a shared vision of Intentional

Excellence drives us to inspire and motivate one another. Our ultimate goal is

to equip students with secure, deep curriculum knowledge, fostering

enthusiastic learners who are empowered to understand, appreciate and make

sense of the world around them.

Our commitment to excellence has resulted in an

impressive, eight-year upward trajectory of results. The percentage of students

leaving with two or more Science GCSEs has dramatically risen from 27% in 2017

to a near-perfect 99% by 2025, with over 50% securing at least two Grade 4s.

Exceptional Outcomes: We

are proud to be the highest-performing subject in the school, demonstrated by a

progress score of +0.2 in the 2023/24 academic year, significantly

outperforming the national average. Notably, our Triple Science students

consistently exceed their peers with a progress score of +1.0 A-Level Excellence: Our

success extends to post-16, with positive progress scores across all three

A-Level Science subjects in 2024. We were ranked 3rd best in Coventry for

A-Level ‘value added’ in 2024, and our Triple Scientists consistently achieve

outstanding results, with over 87% securing a Grade 5 or higher.

We are a department dedicated to

continuous improvement and instructional mastery. We have built and fully

embedded a dynamic 5-year Curriculum Map with clearly sequenced lessons that

systematically build on pupils’ knowledge. This ensures a robust foundation in

fundamental science skills and broad knowledge in Years 7-9, preparing students

for success in Years 10 and 11.

Our departmental strengths lie in:

Enhancing Metacognition

through expert modelling techniques. Improving Understanding

via strong, consistent routines around oracy. Accelerating Progress

through regular, targeted feedback.

A candidate applying for this post

should:

possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for

sharing this with the students and the department deliver high-quality

lessons on a consistent basis adhere to whole school

teaching and learning foci manage behaviour

effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately liaise closely with

the Head of Faculty to look for opportunities to support/challenge students be willing to

joint-plan schemes of work

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of

Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity

and Amazing Grace b