Key Stage 3 Lead - Science

Airedale Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 3JU

19 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  27 March 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: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 2B £5,868

Key Stage 3 Lead - Science job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated, and able KS3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department.

You will be:.

• Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within science to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3.
• Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.
• Able to confidently manage behaviour throughout Key Stage 3 within the department.
• Committed to delivering consistently high-quality teaching have the ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the department meets academic targets.
• Responsible and accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils' learning needs, liaising with SLT to report on data and implement intervention strategies.
• Able to work alongside the Head of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practice.

Desirable qualities:

• An outstanding practitioner
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated, modelling professional behaviours reflective of high expectations for pupils and colleagues.
• Passionate about Science and committed to delivering a broad, ambitious and high-quality subject curriculum.
• Committed to securing the best outcomes for every pupil.
• Aligned with Airedale Academy's vision and values.
• Able to inspire both pupils and staff.
• An active contributor to wider academy life.

As part of our team at Airedale Academy, you will have access to a comprehensive package of well-being support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house well-being experts, counsellors, nurses, and physiotherapists.

Closing date for Applications: Providing suitable interest, the closing date for applications is 8.00 am on Wednesday 15 April 2026 with interviews taking place shortly after.

References: References will be taken up shortly after shortlisting and prior to interview using the contact details you supply on your application.

Equal Opportunities: Castleford Trust is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnership. Castleford Trust welcomes applications from anyone who meets the criteria for the role.

Safeguarding and DBS Clearance: Castleford Trust are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and an enhanced DBS check.

All completed application forms should be submitted through the My New Term Portal https://mynewterm.com/candidate-registration

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 Airedale Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1063 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Airedale Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/airedale-academy

Welcome to Airedale Academy, where ambition meets opportunity and every learner is empowered to thrive. Our vision is working together to achieve excellence for all. It is the heartbeat of our school, shaping everything from classroom learning to corridor conversations.

At the core of our culture are the values Care, Aspire, Succeed. These guide every decision we make and every relationship we build, helping our pupils grow not only as successful students but as confident, resilient, and thoughtful individuals ready to shape their futures.

We are more than a school, we are a community. A place where achievements are celebrated, memories are made, and doors to new possibilities are opened. Every member of Team Airedale plays a vital role in creating a safe, inspiring, and inclusive environment where all pupils can flourish.

Whether you're a prospective parent, a future student, or a visitor exploring what makes us unique - we invite you to discover the vibrant, caring, and ambitious spirit of Airedale Academy.

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