Second in Science
Grace Academy Coventry, Coventry, West Midlands, CV2 2RH11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
10 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
29 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science
Working pattern
- Full time: 37 hours 8am-3pm Mon-Fri plus CPD and some after school meetings
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS 3 - MPS 9/UPS 3
Additional allowances
TLR 2a (£3,527)
What skills and experience we're looking for
The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science with the experience or clear potential to assist the Head of Science with organising, managing, leading and developing the Department Team. The position is ideal for a teacher keen to gain, increase or bring experience of Department Leadership.
We are a highly successful and deeply supportive Science Faculty, where a shared vision of Intentional Excellence drives us to inspire and motivate one another. Our ultimate goal is to equip students with secure, deep curriculum knowledge, fostering enthusiastic learners who are empowered to understand, appreciate and make sense of the world around them.
Our commitment to excellence has resulted in an impressive, eight-year upward trajectory of results. The percentage of students leaving with two or more Science GCSEs has dramatically risen from 27% in 2017 to a near-perfect 99% by 2025, with over 50% securing at least two Grade 4s.
- Exceptional Outcomes: We are proud to be the highest-performing subject in the school, demonstrated by a progress score of +0.2 in the 2023/24 academic year, significantly outperforming the national average. Notably, our Triple Science students consistently exceed their peers with a progress score of +1.0
- A-Level Excellence: Our success extends to post-16, with positive progress scores across all three A-Level Science subjects in 2024. We were ranked 3rd best in Coventry for A-Level ‘value added’ in 2024, and our Triple Scientists consistently achieve outstanding results, with over 87% securing a Grade 5 or higher.
We are a department dedicated to continuous improvement and instructional mastery. We have built and fully embedded a dynamic 5-year Curriculum Map with clearly sequenced lessons that systematically build on pupils’ knowledge. This ensures a robust foundation in fundamental science skills and broad knowledge in Years 7-9, preparing students for success in Years 10 and 11.
Our departmental strengths lie in:
- Enhancing Metacognition through expert modelling techniques.
- Improving Understanding via strong, consistent routines around oracy.
- Accelerating Progress through regular, targeted feedback.
A candidate applying for this post should:
- possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for sharing this with the students and the department
- deliver high-quality lessons on a consistent basis
- adhere to whole school teaching and learning foci
- manage behaviour effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately
- liaise closely with the Head of Faculty to look for opportunities to support/challenge students
- be willing to joint-plan schemes of work
We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.
We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.
We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.
The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.
The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.
In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.
What the school offers its staff
- A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;
- A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;
- Professional development led by our 'CultivatingExcellence' structure to support a coachingculture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be;
- Opportunities for training and developmentthrough the teachingschool based at Sponne School;
- Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;
- Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
- Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
- Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;
- Free lunch when undertaking a duty;
- Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;
- Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;
- Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeingpackages;
- Free Eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations;
- Free work laptop and use of up to date IT equipment;
- Plenty of on-site parking.
Further information about the job
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 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 Grace Academy Coventry
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1022 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Grace Academy Coventry website
- Email address
- sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk
- Phone number
- 02476 589000
Grace Academy Coventry aims to develop well educated, considerate and caring citizens with a strong sense of values who will succeed in, and contribute to modern society. At Grace Academy, we believe that excellent teaching and support, world-class facilities and outstanding resources combine to give our students the best possible preparation for their adult life. The Grace Academies joined Tove Learning Trust in 2019.
Arranging a visit to Grace Academy Coventry
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk.
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