Assistant Director of Learning (KS4 Lead Science)
Abbeyfield School, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN4 8BU12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 October 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an ambitious Science teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Do you have the expertise and drive to raise achievement and inspire both students and colleagues? Join Abbeyfield School as our Assistant Director of Learning for Science (KS4 Lead) and play a key role in delivering exceptional outcomes for young people.
About You:
As Assistant Director of Learning for Science (KS4 Lead), you will be an ambitious and highly effective teacher with a genuine passion for improving outcomes for young people. You will bring a strong track record of delivering excellent Science teaching and securing positive examination results, alongside the drive to support strategic leadership within the department. Confident in using data to identify priorities and inform intervention strategies, you will be committed to raising attainment and ensuring every student reaches their potential. You will have excellent subject knowledge, a clear understanding of curriculum and assessment requirements, and the ability to support colleagues to continuously enhance teaching and learning. Just as importantly, you will be a collaborative and supportive team player who builds positive relationships with students, staff and families, promotes high expectations, and shares our commitment to creating an engaging, inclusive and aspirational learning environment.
Our Ideal candidate will have:
- Outstanding Practice: Qualified Teacher Status and a strong record of delivering excellent teaching and examination outcomes in Science.
- Data-Driven Leadership: Experience using assessment, tracking and performance data to raise standards and improve student progress.
- Curriculum Expertise: Deep knowledge of the Science curriculum and assessment requirements, with the ability to lead curriculum development and improvement.
- People Skills: Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to motivate colleagues, engage students and work effectively with families.
What the school offers its staff
About the Science Department:
The Science department is a dedicated and collaborative team committed to delivering engaging, knowledge-rich lessons that ignite curiosity and foster a lifelong love of learning. As KS4 Lead, you will work closely with the Director of Learning for Science to drive achievement, support colleagues, enhance teaching and learning, and develop an exciting enrichment programme that extends learning beyond the classroom. This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring middle leader to make a significant impact on student outcomes while developing their leadership experience in a supportive environment.
About Abbeyfield School:
Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.
Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.
Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.
About Creative Education Trust:
Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.
We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.
We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.
Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.
Ready to Join Us?
Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at recruitment@abbeyfieldschool.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.
Essential Information:
Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.
All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.
The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.
CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Abbeyfield School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1296 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Website
- Abbeyfield School website
- Email address
- holly.sweetmore@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk
We are a popular and oversubscribed mixed secondary school, catering for children between the ages of 11 and 18 years located in Northampton.
The school boasts outstanding facilities in a modern well-kept stimulating environment.
Arranging a visit to Abbeyfield School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email holly.sweetmore@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk.
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