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Assistant Head of Science TLR2b

Flixton Girls School, Manchester, M41 5DR

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• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  14 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M3-UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a passionate and committed Science teacher or experienced Science leader to join our school as Assistant Head of Department. You will work alongside the Curriculum Leader to ensure that our students have the highest quality access to ambitious, engaging, and inclusive Science learning. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping curriculum delivery, driving standards, and supporting the development of both staff and students within a thriving department.

Skills and Experience

The successful candidate will:

• Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing high outcomes in Science
• Have a secure subject knowledge across Science with a specialism in Chemistry or Physics.
• Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and evidence-informed practice
• Have experience of contributing to curriculum planning and development
• Be able to support, coach and develop colleagues to improve teaching and learning
• Have experience of using assessment effectively to inform teaching and raise achievement
• Be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
• Be committed to inclusive practice and ensuring all students, including those with SEND, achieve well
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Be aligned with the school’s values and vision, with a clear commitment to improving outcomes for girls

What the school offers its staff

Every member of staff gets access to a health and wellbeing day.

We offer a well planned professional development programme for all staff.

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

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ASSISTANT CURRICULUM LEADER SCIENCE JOB DESCRIPTION AND PERSON SPEC.docx - 1.86 MB (opens in new tab)

About Flixton Girls School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 964 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Flixton Girls School website
• Email address: flixtongirls@vantageacademies.co.uk
• Phone number: 0161 9600160
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/flixton-girls-school

At FGS we are specialists in girls’ education providing a nurturing, supportive and challenging environment where girls excel. We welcome girls of all abilities, interests and aptitudes.

Arranging a visit to Flixton Girls School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email flixtongirls@vantageacademies.co.uk.

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