Second in Science
The Sir John Colfox Academy, Bridport, Dorset, DT6 3DTThis job expired on 18 December 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
Required from February/Easter 2026
Closing date
18 December 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2 - £5,873.00
Second in Science
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
What the school offers its staff
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
Further information about the job
Second in Science – Required from February/Easter 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified, and successful classroom practitioner to teach Science at KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will be required to deliver their specialism up to A Level. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
The ideal candidate will uphold high standards in teaching and professional development, with strong expectations for student learning.
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
If you want to work with a successful department in a school that values its staff and is at the heart of the community, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is suitable for an ambitious and forward thinking candidate and we welcome applications from teachers who have at least three years’ experience of classroom practice.
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
The Department of Education is offering a Levelling Up Premium worth up to £3,000 after tax annually for physics and chemistry teachers in the first five years of their careers who choose to work in disadvantaged schools. Find out if you are eligible:
https://www.claim-additional-teaching-payment.service.gov.uk/additional-payments/landing-page
Commitment to safeguarding
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Sir John Colfox Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 792 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Sir John Colfox Academy website
- Email address
- recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org
- Phone number
- 01308 422291
11 - 18 Comprehensive School
No on roll: 850
Combined Sixth Form: 150
Headteacher: Mr A Shelley MEd, BSc Hons, PGCE, NPQH
Arranging a visit to The Sir John Colfox Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in Dorset, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole