KS3 Leader of Science
Castleford Academy, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 4JQ11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 April 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) MPS-UPS + TLR 2B (£5,868)
KS3 Leader of Science job summary
Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11-16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.
With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.
The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
Key Stage 3 Leader of Science
September 2026
MPS - UPS
TLR 2B £5,868
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Key Stage 3 Leader of Science to assist in leading our successful Science department.
We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively with the Leader of Science to develop colleagues in delivering outstanding lessons and develop the Science curriculum, raising academic achievement and ensuring all pupils make outstanding progress.
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 outstanding teaching and 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 Leader of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practise.
You will be:
An outstanding practitioner.
Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
Passionate about science and the education of young people.
Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values.
Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting science as a subject.
Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.
The deadline for applications is midday on Tuesday 5th May 2026, with interviews taking place shortly after.
As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For all positions at Castleford Academy, you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
For further information on the school, the role and how to apply please visit www.castlefordacademy.com or telephone Miss Kirsty Triplett, HR Manager on 01977 605060.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Castleford Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1477 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Castleford Academy website
Castleford Academy is a high-performing, over-subscribed 11–16 school with a strong academic record and a commitment to excellence. We invest in our staff through tailored professional development, well-being support, and opportunities for career progression.
With outcomes consistently above national averages, our success is driven by dedicated staff, hardworking pupils, and supportive families. Join a team that works together to achieve excellence and make a real difference in the Castleford community.
The academy is part of Castleford Academy Trust. Leaders challenge and support all stakeholders to achieve outstanding outcomes for all pupils across the Trust. We value and develop our staff by attracting and retaining high quality teachers and support staff, supporting them to achieve their best and create opportunities for professional growth and development.
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