Lead Teacher of Science

Raleigh Education Trust, Nottingham, NG8 5PN

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  10 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  27 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 + TLR

Lead Teacher of Science job summary

The role in a nutshell

The Science Lead at Willowfield Academy provides subject leadership and expert guidance to strengthen the quality of science education within a specialist SEND setting. Working within the academy’s leadership structure and in close partnership with senior leaders, the postholder will drive high‑quality curriculum design, adaptive teaching and evidence‑informed practice in science.

 

You will ensure that all pupils, regardless of need, access an ambitious, inclusive and coherently sequenced science curriculum that enables them to achieve positive outcomes. To do this, you will model effective practice, support and challenge colleagues, and foster a culture of high expectations, collaboration and continuous improvement within the subject. A central part of the role is leading robust subject‑level quality assurance and curriculum evaluation, ensuring that science teaching and learning are consistently ambitious, inclusive and responsive to pupils’ needs.

 

 

The candidate

The ideal candidate will be a values‑driven and highly skilled Science specialist with a proven track record of securing high standards in teaching and learning. You will bring strong expertise in science curriculum design, pedagogy, assessment and inclusive practice, alongside the leadership capability to drive improvement within a specialist SEND setting.

Credible and confident, you will model excellent subject practice, inspire colleagues and build strong professional relationships across the academy. You will combine analytical rigour with emotional intelligence, using evidence‑informed approaches to improve outcomes, refine curriculum sequencing and strengthen the quality and consistency of science teaching.

With a deep belief in the potential of every child, you will champion equity, inclusion and ambition in science education. You will ensure that pupils with additional and complex needs have access to rich, meaningful and aspirational scientific learning that develops curiosity, resilience and confidence, and prepares them well for their next steps.

You will embrace challenge, contribute positively to whole‑school improvement and be committed to delivering sustained improvement in science teaching and learning. You will model the professionalism, integrity and high expectations expected within Willowfield Academy.

We welcome applications from everyone who believes they meet the expectations of the role regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith, or disability. To ensure that our composition of our colleagues is representative of the communities we serve, applications from groups who are currently under-represented in education including people with disabilities and people from minority ethnic backgrounds are particularly encouraged. 

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 Raleigh Education Trust

• Type: Multi-academy trust
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/raleigh-education-trust

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