Second in Department – Science
Newton Abbot College, Newton Abbot, Devon, TQ12 2NFDeadline is today
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
3 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
1 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2a (£3,391)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Science teacher (Chemistry/Physics specialism preferably and needs to be able to teach to A level) who is an excellent classroom practitioner, deeply committed to improving student outcomes and passionate about teaching and learning to assume additional responsibilities as Second in Department within our Science Department at Newton Abbot College.
Working with the Head of Department, your areas of responsibility will include:
- Developing the Science curriculum across the key stages to ensure it is challenging, aspirational and knowledge-rich
- Creating resources that inspire, engage and challenge students
- Managing any extra-curricular activities or events that enhance our curriculum delivery
- Evaluating student progress and assessment data
- Working with the other department leaders to grow the team and ensure the best quality of educational experience within the department
If you think you can make a difference to our students and relish the idea of joining our successful, supportive and highly motivated team in the delivery ofan excellent Science education, then we want to hear from you!
What the school offers its staff
Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role; as together we grow our college from strength to strength.
Newton Abbot College (“Good” OFSTED April 2019) is part of the Ivy Education Trust. We have exceptional expectations of our students and staff, and we welcome applicants who share our commitment to place student learning at the centre of everything we do. The Ivy Education Trust is an inspiring place to work with staff who are dedicated to increasing opportunities, maximising outcomes and improving the life chances of all pupils. We prioritise nurturing and developing the talent of our staff; our induction programme is excellent, and all staff are involved in an innovative CPD programme. All Ivy Education Trust schools form a wider family with a vision of inspiring excellence through collaboration.
If you like what you see and read and believe that you can support us in continuing to achieve great things here at Newton Abbot College, then do get in touch.
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 are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Newton Abbot College
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1283 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Newton Abbot College website
- Email address
- SMalone@nacollege.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01626 367335
Newton Abbot College is an over-subscribed secondary school with a growing Sixth Form that is situated in the heart of Newton Abbot, Devon. Our mission is to support, challenge and inspire every individual to be better than they ever dreamt they could be. To achieve this staff and students share the same set of values and drivers that underpin an ethos of traditional values and incredibly high expectations and a culture of high-quality teaching supported by exceptional pastoral care. Staff wellbeing and professional development are always a priority and we work hard to look after our staff and provide them with opportunities to develop their practice and, if they wish, further their careers. There is a very strong sense of community and team at Newton Abbot College; everybody looks out for one another and everybody is proud of their role as together we grow our college from strength to strength.
Arranging a visit to Newton Abbot College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email SMalone@nacollege.devon.sch.uk.
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