Second in Charge of Science
Alcester Academy, Alcester, Warwickshire, B49 6QQ41 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
13 March 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time (Can be done as a job share): Please see the job information pack for full details of the role.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS + TLR2 (£3527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
In addition to the role of teacher (outlined in the job description), this position will involve:
- Leading and managing key stage 3 science
- Monitoring, evaluation and review of KS3 curriculum including QA of schemes of work and curriculum health checks
- Management of KS3 assessment and exams, mark schemes and criteria supported by use of attainment descriptors to include maintaining spreadsheets
- Monitoring KS3 reports and data
- Scrutiny of data and contribution to the department self-evaluation
- Monitoring of KS3 progress towards improvement targets
- Moderation of assessments and use of the attainment descriptors
- Creating effective enrichment opportunities for KS3 students
- Line management of support staff in department
- Commitment to set meetings with the subject leader across the school year
- Supporting the subject leader with management of KS4 aspects as required
If you feel that Alcester Academy could be for you, please contact the headteacher, Sarah Mellors, (head@alcesteracademy.org.uk) for an informal discussion and visit, OR complete the application form attached.
What the school offers its staff
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Alcester Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required for appointment to this post. For shortlisted candidates, please be aware that online searches may be done as part of due diligence check.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Alcester Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 632 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alcester Academy website
- Email address
- admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk
Alcester Academy is a small, oversubscribed school in South Warwickshire meeting the needs of 648 pupils in Y7-11.
The school is a stand-alone academy providing education for children in the local priority area. Alcester Academy has enjoyed securing extremely positive pupil outcomes over the last four years. This has placed the school in the top five percent of schools nationally and in a most favourable position in comparison to selective schools.
Arranging a visit to Alcester Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@alcesteracademy.org.uk.
School location
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