Assistant Director of Science

Lionheart Educational Trust, Leicester, LE1 6JL

Deadline is tomorrow

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  8 December 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  26 November 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours per day Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £57,137 - £63,070
• Pay scale: L5 - L9

What skills and experience we're looking for

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Science

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Curriculum

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: Leadership Pay Range L5-9 £57,137 to £63,070

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00

Interviews: Shortlisting will take place by the end of term and interviews will be arranged for January 2026

Start date: Asap

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to positively impact on a wide range of learners across Lionheart Educational Trust. The role will focus on school improvement, removing barriers and raising standards. Lionheart works in a collaborative way with all colleagues, with our shared goal of ensuring the highest quality curriculum and Science learning opportunities for secondary pupils. There will be career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning in their own classroom and will have positive impact having coached/ mentored others.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply and view the full job description on eTeach by following this link: -

https://www.eteach.com/job/assistant-director-of-science-1519596

Close Date: Monday 8th December 2025 09:00

Interview Date: January 2026

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.

This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.

We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.

What the school offers its staff

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

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.

Skilled Worker visas can 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

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 Lionheart Educational Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• Email address: hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk
• Phone number: 01162670067
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/lionheart-educational-trust

Arranging a visit to Lionheart Educational Trust

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@lionhearttrust.org.uk.

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