Lead Teacher of Science
Manchester Academy, Manchester, M14 4PX10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
24 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Skilled Worker visas can be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- United Learning Pay Scale
Additional allowances
TLR2b
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an outstanding Science teacher ready to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact?
Manchester Academy High School is seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher of Science to drive excellence in teaching, learning and student outcomes across our Science department.
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher who thrives on collaboration, innovation and developing others. As Lead Teacher, you’ll be a model of outstanding classroom practice, shaping high‑quality science teaching through coaching, mentoring and evidence‑informed approaches. Working closely with department leaders, you’ll help refine curriculum, assessment and professional development—ensuring every student, regardless of background, makes rapid and sustained progress.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer:
- A key role with real influence on whole‑school improvement
- A strong culture of coaching, CPD and collaborative practice
- The chance to inspire colleagues and transform life chances through Science
Our pledge to teachers: more pay, more time, more support.
- More pay: Around 5% above national scales, plus medical cash plan and staff discounts.
- More time: Three additional INSET days for planning and at least one personal day per year.
- More support: Exceptional training, expert subject guidance, high‑quality curriculum resources and strong wellbeing support.
If you are ambitious and committed to raising standards, we would love to hear from you.
Further information about the job
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Manchester Academy
- School type
- Academy, Christian, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1117 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Manchester Academy website
- Email address
- hr@manchester-academy.org
Manchester Academy is vibrant, dynamic and forward thinking teaching community which embraces diversity and is committed to ensuring the success of our students. We are located on the outskirts of the world famous Manchester City Centre which means excellent transport links into Manchester and the North-West.
Arranging a visit to Manchester Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@manchester-academy.org.
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