Second in Science
Bloxwich Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS2 7NR50 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
6 September 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
21 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale (UPS where applicable) + TLR 2A £8,279.00
Second in Science job summary
“Success is a science; if you have the right conditions, you get the result.” So said Oscar Wilde and we say the same.
We are seeking to appoint a innovative, passionate and forward-thinking leader as Second in Science to help make a positive impact on the young people at our school.
The main purpose of the role will be to work under the direction of the Director of Science to improve the quality of the curriculum in science, implementing staff materials to support teaching and providing training to develop the standard of teaching.
The successful candidate should already have some experience of leading teachers and will be eager to develop their leadership skills by working alongside an excellent Director of Science to ensure all pupils have the best possible experience of science at Bloxwich Academy. They will also be able to work collaboratively ensuring that good practice is being shared with colleagues within their department and beyond.
We want people who are similarly driven. We want people who will not only grow the next generation but people who are also eager to take every opportunity to grow themselves. We offer superb professional development opportunities, including the full suite of NPQs.
About us:
At Bloxwich Academy, we expect everyone to 'be the best they can be'. It is our strong belief that embedding high standards of behaviour with excellent teaching practices, leads to the best educational outcomes. The successful candidate will have access to excellent professional development opportunities within our Academy and across the wider Matrix Academy Trust.
We are committed to fostering a culture that values the health and well-being of all employees at Matrix Academy Trust. We are proud to offer a comprehensive well-being package to all employees, including access to 24/7 online GP, physiotherapy services and counselling services. We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
To apply, please complete our application form available from https://www.workatmatrix.co.uk/
You may also wish to contact him to the headteacher on jtill@Bloxwichacademy.co.uk to arrange an informal look at the school.
Application Deadline: 6th September 2025
Please note that suitable candidates will be called for interview and we reserve the right to remove any advertised role early.
Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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Safeguarding Notice: Matrix Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS clearance and preemployment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education
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- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 19
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1449 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 19
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Bloxwich Academy website
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