Second in Science
Wellfield School
Durham, County
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS-UPS&TLR2b
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2025
- Apply by:
- 23 March 2025
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious person who combines excellent teaching skills, an enthusiasm for the subject and an ability to inspire and motivate pupils.
As Second in Science, you will assist in providing leadership and management of a department, to secure high quality teaching, effective use of resources, and improved standards of learning and achievement for all students.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in their career, with a focus on leadership, teaching excellence, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide leadership and direction to students and staff promoting excellent, equality and high aspirations
- Work with the Head of Department to deliver the vision for the subject and implement strategies to improve student attainment
- Take responsibility for leading key curriculum areas
- Lead and manage key curriculum areas, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning.
What we are looking for:
- A qualified teacher with a proven track record of results at GCSE with a demonstrable positive impact on student progress and attainment
- Experience in leading an initiative or project, with a focus on improving student progress.
- Ability to inspire and motivate students
- A commitment to professional development and the ability to reflect on and improve your own practice.
- A clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and a commitment to the welfare of students.
In return, we offer you a supportive and collaborative environment, where you can further develop your leadership skills and make a real difference in the lives of our students.
Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes to arrange this at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net.
Please note that we operate a probationary period of 6 months across all jobs in the Trust (see attached policy for further details). You will receive a comprehensive induction to support you to successfully pass your probation
Attached documents
About Wellfield School
Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.
Headteacher
Louise Colquhoun
Values and vision
Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.
Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.
Ofsted report
“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”
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