Deputy Leader of Science
The Cheadle Academy, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST10 1LH14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 9am
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3 £31,650 - £49,084
Additional allowances
TLR 2.5 £4,486
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Cheadle Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Leader of Science with the ability to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4. The Governors are looking for an individual who is an outstanding practitioner and who will contribute positively to the wider school community.
You will have the ambition, passion and personality to enable students to excel in Science and understand how this can support, influence and engage students in the world around us. You will drive the vision of the academy and will have the ability to inspire others and ensure every student achieves their potential.
As we embark on the search for a Deputy Leader of Science, we are seeking an individual who shares our passion for creating a workplace that stands out. We want someone who will contribute to the vibrancy and success of The Cheadle Academy.
We are looking for a knowledgeable and skilled specialist who will inspire students to enjoy and thrive in all aspects of Science. The ideal candidate for this position will be self-motivated and ambitious, whilst remaining committed to working collaboratively
with colleagues at all levels across the organisation. You will have experience of raising standards and supporting student progress.
What the school offers its staff
The Cheadle Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
The Cheadle Academy is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Further details about the role
Deputy Leader of Science
Salary: M1 – UPS3 (£31,650 - £49,084)
TLR 2.5 £4,486
(Further opportunities may be available for the right candidate)
Start Date 1st September 2025
The Cheadle Academy is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Deputy Leader of Science with the ability to teach across Key Stage 3 and 4. The Governors are looking for an individual who is an outstanding practitioner and who will contribute positively to the wider school community.
You will have the ambition, passion and personality to enable students to excel in Science and understand how this can support, influence and engage students in the world around us. You will drive the vision of the academy and will have the ability to inspire others and ensure every student achieves their potential.
The Cheadle Academy is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check.
For further details and an application pack, please visit the school website.
Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Tracey Alkins (Finance Officer) at recruitment@thecheadleacademy.co.uk or on 01538 493900.
The Cheadle Academy is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive workplace environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.
Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30th April at 9am
Interview Date: TBC
Commitment to safeguarding
The Cheadle Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows safer recruitment practices and the successful applicant will be required to apply for an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
We are passionate about promoting British values, which is evident through our curriculum and the routines of our daily school life.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@thecheadleacademy.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Cheadle Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Cheadle Academy website
- Email address
- recruitment@thecheadleacademy.co.uk
- Phone number
- 01538 493900
The Cheadle Academy, a small 11-16 high school in the Staffordshire Moorlands. We are a distinctive school with polite, friendly, and thoughtful students, supported by a dedicated staff team who are prepared to ‘walk the extra mile’ to ensure every student achieves success. Our approach is highly personalised, focused on developing the knowledge, skills, and understanding of each individual. The ethos of our school places students at the heart of everything we do, and they are at the forefront of every decision we make.
We are incredibly ambitious academically, ensuring our students secure the results they need to pursue further education, employment, or training. Alongside academic success, we are passionate about nurturing a love for art, music, reading, theatre, sport and culture, enriching students’ lives long into their future. Every experience counts, and our holistic approach shapes the lives of students, fostering the British values of respect and tolerance, and preparing them for a dynamic and competitive global workplace.
Children need positivity, excellent role models, and a platform from which to shine. We make no apologies for upholding traditional values and high standards. We firmly believe that our students should be well-mannered, smartly dressed, and respectful of one another. These principles, alongside our supportive and close-knit community, help create a safe, caring and happy learning environment where every student can thrive. When our students develop in this way, they gain the ability to positively influence not only their own lives but the lives of others.
We pride ourselves on the relationships between school and home, with an emphasis on students belonging and being proud to represent our school.
Arranging a visit to The Cheadle Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thecheadleacademy.co.uk.
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