Lionheart Lead Science Specialist Teacher

Science Teacher – KS4 Specialist with

Proven Examination Success

Location:

South Derbyshire/ North West Leicestershire Salary: MPS- L9/ potential TLR for suitable

candidate Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Closing Date: Friday 8th

May Interview Dates: w/c Monday 11th

May

Start Date: September 2026

Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a

dynamic and inspirational Science specialist to join our team. We are keen to

meet experienced candidates with a track record of strong impact, who have

strong personal and professional attributes and a deep understanding of

effective Science pedagogy to enhance our provision.

Lionheart Lead Science specialist Teacher

Are you a passionate Science specialist

committed to excellence in Science learning? Do you have exceptional Science knowledge

with a passion for raising achievement, driven by the belief that you are

opening doors for the young people you work with? Do you have a proven track

record of strong examination outcomes?

Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking to

appoint an excellent Science specialist for South Derbyshire.

Our trust position will begin with

teaching at our wonderful South Derbyshire secondary school, Mercia Academy, where

the successful candidate will champion evidence led Science pedagogy, implementing

our robust curriculum effectively ensuring improved outcomes for pupils across

KS3 and KS4. This role will provide

opportunity to gain experience working with our Lionheart trust network of science

leaders and teachers, support and develop school-wide teaching and learning,

modelling excellence in science and sharing approaches to support the

continuous professional development of our teaching community. This is an

exciting opportunity to advance your career in teaching and learning and

curriculum development in the future.

What We’re Looking For:

A highly skilled classroom practitioner with a deep

understanding of KS3 and KS4 curriculum.

Evidence of sustained impact on pupil outcomes in GCSE

Science qualifications.

A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations

for all learners.

An adaptive practitioner with a strong working knowledge of

A collaborative mindset with experience of leading and

inspiring colleagues to develop their practice.

A colleague who is ready to share their practice and who

can facilitate effective professional learning to others across the academy.

Experience of leading, mentoring and developing ECTs

Support the creation and quality assurance of shared

resources and schemes of work.

Drive improvements in teaching and learning through

coaching, mentoring, and CPD delivery.

Analyse data to inform strategic interventions and raise

attainment.

Support the HoD on strategic planning to ensure that

Science standards are excellent.

Why Jo