Deputy Head of centre & Teacher of Maths/Science

Sidney Stringer Academy, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5LY

3 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  6 February 2026 at 11:59am

• Date listed

  3 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subjects: Mathematics, Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b

Deputy Head of centre & Teacher of Maths/Science job summary

Are you an innovative and committed Teacher of Maths/Science seeking a new opportunity? If so, you could be part of our team.

Job overview

We are looking for a Second in Department to provide strategic curriculum leadership and high-quality teaching in mathematics and science for students with SEMH needs. This role combines subject specialist expertise with deputy leadership responsibilities, supporting the Centre Lead in operational management while leading on curriculum design, assessment frameworks, and ensuring students access appropriately differentiated learning pathways including Entry Level qualifications, AQA Unit Awards, and functional skills. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for inclusive education, skilled in adapting mainstream curriculum for students working below age-related expectations, and committed to enabling our most vulnerable learners to achieve meaningful qualifications and progress.

The right candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification
  
• Specialist qualification or expertise in Mathematics or Science
• Experience teaching KS3, KS4 (and KS5 if applicable)
• Proven experience teaching in specialist inclusion provisions such as alternative provision, SEMH schools, PRUs, or specialist resource bases with evidence of successful student outcomes
• Experience delivering Entry Level qualifications, AQA Unit Awards, and functional skills with understanding of modular accreditation and personalised learning pathways

Why join us?

At Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and will have the ability to help shape teaching and learning standards and make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth.

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 school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.

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 Sidney Stringer Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1495 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sidney Stringer Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sidney-stringer-academy

Our Trust consists of five schools led by Sidney Stringer Academy. The schools are Radford Primary Academy, Ernesford Grange Community Academy, Riverbank Academy (Special School), Sidney Stringer Academy and Sidney Stringer Primary Free School.

All of the schools in the trust are working together with the ambition of becoming outstanding. As the Trust develops we are exploring the opportunities of creating shared posts and services across the schools so that we can benefit from economies of scale.

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