Assistant Director of Learning – Science (TLR2b - £5,868)

Wildern School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO30 4EJ

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 1pm

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) MPR/UPR + TLR2b

Assistant Director of Learning – Science (TLR2b - £5,868) job summary

Inspire the next generation: join our passionate Science department at Wildern Secondary School

Assistant Director of Learning - Science (TLR2b - £5,868)

September 2026

Are you passionate about Science and ready to inspire the next generation of scientists? Join our thriving and supportive Science Department at Wildern School — a large, successful secondary school recently rated “Good” (Ofsted 2024).

Why Choose Wildern?

At Wildern, we are more than a school — we are a community. Whilst we are part of the RAISE Education Trust, we deliver our own bespoke, well-resourced curriculum while nurturing both academic excellence and strong attribute development.

What Makes Our Science Department Stand Out?

• Supportive, passionate team: A friendly department of 14 Science teachers across all experience levels and disciplines, always keen to share expertise and resources.
• Dedicated support: A Core Progress Assistant works solely within the department to support both staff and students.
• Skilled technicians: A team of five dedicated Science Technicians ensures students experience a wide range of engaging, hands-on practical lessons.
• Modern facilities: 14 fully equipped laboratories, giving each teacher their own classroom for continuity and ownership.
• Diverse teaching: Teach across all Science disciplines and a range of year groups and abilities.
• Strong academic outcomes: A 3-year KS4 AQA programme offering Separate and Combined Science, with an excellent record of GCSE success.
• Comprehensive curriculum: A thoroughly planned and resourced “5-year journey” building a coherent and ambitious curriculum.
• Enrichment opportunities: Get involved in exciting trips and activities, including Legoland, Marwell Zoo, Kew Gardens, and GCSE Science Live.
• Professional growth: Regular curriculum meetings, CPD workshops, and whole-school training sessions to develop your practice.
• Collaborative development: Opportunities to shape and refine our curriculum as part of a reflective, forward-thinking team.
• Excellent ICT access: Well-resourced classrooms and strong digital support.

Benefits of Joining the RAISE Education Trust

• Competitive salary and Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• Exceptional CPD and career progression within Wildern or across the Trust.
• Two-week October half term.
• “RAISE a Hand” paid day off for personal events.
• On-site leisure centre with staff discounts.
• Cycle-to-work scheme & free parking.
• Supportive, friendly and sociable staff community.

Ready to Inspire?

If you’re passionate about Science and eager to spark curiosity in young minds, we’d love to hear from you!

Closing date: Midday, Monday 13th April 2026 (we may interview early, so apply soon!)

Please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher (if applicable).

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

RAISE Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Wildern Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wildern School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1800 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wildern School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wildern-school

Wildern School is a popular, oversubscribed secondary school situated in the Southampton suburbs. We are a school with significant strength in the CPD of staff, developing our teachers for the next stage of their careers. All students and staff alike can take advantage of excellent facilities which include a lecture theatre, digital media suites, a recording studio, both PC and Mac Suites, community sports centre and access to a professional theatre.

We are part of the Wildern Academy Trust which comprises of Wildern School, Deer Park Secondary School and Boorley Park Primary School.

This is an exciting time for the trust and all colleagues joining us.

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