Second In Science
Wednesfield Academy, Wolverhampton, West Midlands, WV11 3ES9 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
19 September 2025 at 12:59am
Date listed
10 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Main Pay Scale + TLR 2B (£5,646)
Additional allowances
Main Pay Scale + TLR 2B (£5,646)
Second In Science job summary
Join Our Science Revolution at Wednesfield Academy
“Success is a science; if you have the right conditions, you get the result.” — Oscar Wilde
At Wednesfield Academy, we believe in creating those conditions every single day.
About the role
We are looking for an innovative, passionate, and forward-thinking leader to join our dynamic Science department as Second in Science. This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented educator ready to shape the future of science education and make a lasting impact on the lives of young people.
Working closely with our Director of Science, you’ll help elevate our curriculum, support staff with high-quality teaching resources, and deliver training that raises the bar for teaching excellence. If you’re ready to lead, collaborate, and inspire—this is the role for you.
Who We’re Looking For
You’ll already have some experience leading teachers and a hunger to grow your leadership skills further. You’ll be a team player who thrives on sharing best practice and driving improvement across the department and beyond. Most importantly, you’ll be someone who believes in the power of science to transform lives—and wants to be part of that transformation.
About us
One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey having just received a Good judgment in all categories. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of continuing the “rapidly raised expectations” of our school.
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. Staff at our wonderful school feel “very well supported” and “appreciative of how their workload and well-being are considered” (Ofsted Feb 25). We also offer all employees annual health checks which includes the flu jab, BMI checks and a general discussion with a qualified Nurse.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
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
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Wednesfield Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1020 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wednesfield Academy website
One of the latest schools to join the Trust in January 2023, Wednesfield Academy is at an exciting stage of its journey. This is the ideal opportunity for people who want to share in the excitement of turning a school around.
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.
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