Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Science

Landau Forte Academy, Amington, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B77 4FF

8 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Easter or September 2026

• Closing date

  4 February 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 January 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: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£3,200–£5,000)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£3,200–£5,000)

Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Science job summary

Our opportunity for you

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and passionate Science teacher to take on a key curriculum leadership role at Landau Forte Academy Amington, an oversubscribed, forward-thinking 11-16 academy, judged Good in all areas by Ofsted, and on a clear trajectory of sustained improvement.

We are seeking a Key Stage 3 Coordinator of Science who is deeply committed to strong foundations, high-quality curriculum design and excellent classroom practice, and who understands the crucial role KS3 plays in securing long-term success at GCSE and beyond.

Key information

Contract: Full time, permanent position

Start date: Easter or September 2026

Closing Date: Wednesday 4th February

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£3,200-£5,000)

Why join Landau Forte Academy Amington?

At Amington, staff wellbeing, professional growth and manageable workload are built into how we work.

• A stable, collaborative and supportive Science faculty with clear leadership and shared planning

• A curriculum-led culture, where KS3 is valued as the foundation of long-term achievement

• Live marking and whole-class feedback, protecting PPA and reducing unnecessary workload

• Protected CPD time within the academy day, including access to nationally recognised leadership qualifications

• Enthusiastic, respectful students who are curious and motivated

• Clear opportunities for career progression within a successful and ambitious Multi Academy Trust

This is a focused KS3 leadership role, offering genuine influence over curriculum and pedagogy, while being fully supported by the Faculty Leader and senior leaders. There is no expectation of whole-faculty line management, making this an ideal first or next step into middle leadership.

Who we are looking for

This role would suit:

• An excellent Science practitioner with a passion for KS3 teaching and learning

• A teacher ready to step into middle leadership or further develop existing leadership experience

• Someone who values curriculum coherence, sequencing and disciplinary knowledge

You will be committed to high standards, inclusive practice and ensuring that every student builds strong scientific understanding from Year 7 onwards.

We are deeply committed to staff wellbeing

Landau Forte Academy Amington is a proud signatory of the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter. Staff wellbeing is central to our decision-making and is supported through a dedicated wellbeing committee. We want colleagues who stay, develop and flourish with us.

What we offer

• A supportive, cohesive and welcoming working environment

• Enthusiastic, polite and motivated students

• High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities

• Career progression within a respected Multi Academy Trust

• Teacher Pension Scheme

• Healthcare Cash Plan (Westfield Health)

• Meal allowance

• Excellent transport links (road, rail and nearby airports)

About the role

As Key Stage 3 Coordinator of Science, you will:

• Lead and develop a coherent, ambitious and knowledge-rich KS3 Science curriculum

• Work closely with the Faculty Leader to ensure strong progression from KS3 to KS4

• Support the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning at KS3

• Use assessment intelligently to identify gaps and secure strong foundations

• Coach and support colleagues to develop effective pedagogy and subject knowledge

• Lead KS3 enrichment, practical science and curriculum innovation

• Contribute to whole-faculty and whole-school improvement priorities

Informal visits encouraged

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the academy and meet with the Principal, Mr Andrew Deen, to learn more about the role and our community.

To arrange a visit or informal conversation, please contact the Principal’s PA at:

sfarley@lfata.org.uk

The local area

Tamworth is a historic town surrounded by beautiful countryside, located a short distance from Birmingham. The Academy is situated close to the centre of Tamworth, with superb transport links.

Tamworth is 10 minutes away from the M42; junction 10

Direct trains from Birmingham (15 minutes) and London (1 hour 15 minutes)

Birmingham and East Midlands Airports are 30 minutes away

Apply for this job

Complete the application form online

Visit www.lfct.org.uk/careers

All appointments made are subject to satisfactory references and a criminal background check. Landau Forte Charitable Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all members of staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check is required for this post.

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Self-declaration is subject to Ministry of Justice guidance on the disclosure of criminal records, further information can be found on GOV.UK.

The Trust will conduct all necessary searches and checks as relevant and in line with Government Safer Recruitment guidelines, our Safer Recruitment policy can be found on our website at www.lfct.org.uk

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

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 Landau Forte Academy, Amington

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 931 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Landau Forte Academy, Amington website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/landau-forte-academy-amington

This is an exciting time to join Landau Forte Academy, Amington. We are an oversubscribed forward thinking 11-16 academy on a mission to provide high quality education for our local community and in May 2022 we were judged GOOD in all areas by Ofsted. We have high expectations for our students and our academy is built upon our shared values: ambitious, brave and kind
As with all posts at Amington, we are looking for dedicated, committed and inspirational individuals to provide high quality teaching to our wonderful students.
If successful, you will become part of our community. You will be supported in your career with opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications and we invest in our staff by offering protected time, within the Academy day, for continual professional development. We have dedicated time to create a feedback and assessment policy that prioritises student progress but utilises live marking in the classroom, and whole-class feedback to enable staff to use their PPA time to focus on delivering exceptional learning. Collaboration flourishes within our faculties and shared planning empowers our staff to offer an exciting and unreservedly ambitious, challenging and engaging curriculum.
This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced individual with a proven track record of high impact teaching or an ambitious ECT.
We care about our staff and staff wellbeing is integral to our decision making. We are committed to prioritising the wellbeing of our staff through a wellbeing committee and by committing to the DfE Staff Wellbeing Charter.
Those individuals who are excited by being part of a journey to outstanding are encouraged to visit the academy and meet with our Principal, Mr Andrew Deen. To arrange a visit please contact the Principal’s PA at sfarley@lfata.org.uk.
Key information
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent
• Start date: September 2024
• Salary: competitive
• Closing Date: Tuesday 23 April 2024

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