2nd in Charge of Science

Salary: £36,413 -£53,994 per annum

Main/Upper Pay Scale

TLR 2B - £5,642

(Inclusive of Outer London Weighting)

Required ASAP

Our mission is to ‘inspire learners and change lives’ – and that includes our staff. We want to empower our teams so pupils are ready to be kind, confident and impactful world citizens. To help us, we wish to appoint a 2nd in Charge of Science to work alongside the Head of Department to ensure all students achieve their full potential in Science.

The successful candidate should have a passion and ambition to develop as a teacher and be an integral member of a team who wish to raise the aspirations and achievements of our pupils. You should be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning and an ability to engage and inspire students of all abilities.

The successful candidate will provide a supportive, stimulating environment and share the high expectations of achievement for all pupils. You must be a reflective practitioner and be committed to strong personal growth and continuing professional development.  

In return, we offer:

• High quality professional development
• Supportive and friendly colleagues
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff assistance programme including virtual GP appointments, counselling service, legal services
• Access to the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Science Department Vision

Collaboration, communication and celebration is at the heart of all that we do. Every member of the department has the opportunity to observe and share best practice as well seek ongoing development and be respected.

Teachers have the highest expectations of pupils and aim to promote the love of science through science capital, creativity, celebration and creating a community feel. Teachers seek to engage learners, model pastoral and teaching excellence and promote independent practice to create successful, respectable and reflective learners that achieve excellent outcomes.

In the Science department, you will have the opportunity to:

•  Work with teachers and technicians that are committed to the department vision and promoting the love of science amongst our learners
• Share and develop best practice to set the highest standards for teaching and learning
• Receive evidence-based CDP for ongoing professional development
• Observe teaching with an open-door approach
• Contribute to the Science department’s curriculum development
• Openly communicate with all members of the department

As a middle leader at Bower Park Academy, you will have the opportunity to:

• Access resources and CPD material from the National College of Education
• Access and benefit from the Trust’s PiXL Membership
• Experience bespoke middle leadership CPD that is driven by the academy’s priorities
• Be selected for the Trust’s Talent Management Programme

What do our teachers and students say?

“We have a really positive and collaborative environment in which all teachers feel supported.” (P. Pankhania – 2nd in Charge of Science)

“I think we are a very caring, supportive, friendly department that all work together to achieve goals” (J. Davis – Senior Technician)

“The good thing about the Science department is that teaching is interactive and engaging. Student’s feel that they are all a part of the lesson and teachers want them to succeed.” (Mitchell, Year 11))

“You can see the teachers and the department care about your education. The topics that are taught lead you into a successful future in the world of science.” (Lily, Year 10)

Please complete applications by 12pm, 31st March 2025. Interviews are scheduled to place soon after. Please note that the Trust reserves the right to interview prior to the deadline date.

Empower Learning Academy Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employer that is committed to safer recruitment. All applicants must be prepared to undergo screening to confirm their suitability to work with children.

For further information about this role, please contact Raj Patel via email at patelr@elatschools.co.uk