Second in Science
Wey Valley Academy, Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 5AN7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
8 February 2026 at 9am
Date listed
23 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - UP3 + TLR 2.2
Second in Science job summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join an academy in Weymouth as Second in Science. Dynamic, forward thinking and absolutely committed to changing the lives of all young people, we are seeking a new colleague who will share our inclusive and positive ethos as our pupil numbers continue to rise.
Who are we looking for?
Unconditional positive regard for young people and high expectations of what they can achieve
A record of positive impact in your subject as a result of good teaching over time
An experienced head of department or someone looking to take their first steps into middle leadership
A positive and proactive classroom practitioner with a clear sense of “what good learning looks like”
Excellent subject knowledge and a belief that all teachers are lifelong learners
Good organisational and motivational skills to support pupils of all abilities and needs.
Good teamwork and communication skills to enable effective leadership of a department
What We have to Offer:
A visible and approachable senior leadership team and an enthusiastic and committed team of teachers and support staff.
A strong support network both within the school.
All staff are part of a professional learning community in which evidence-informed CPD is designed to meet individual needs.
Strong potential for career progression and a tailored CPD programme for middle leaders.
A culture that respects work-life balance and an ongoing commitment to wellbeing.
An Employee Assistance Programme including in the moment support and counselling sessions with an external provider.
A competitive pension through Teachers’ Pensions.
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 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 Wey Valley Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 996 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wey Valley Academy website
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