Teacher of Science - 2nd in Department

Stamford Welland Academy, Stamford, Lincolnshire, PE9 1HE

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  16 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 May 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: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2A (£3391)

Teacher of Science - 2nd in Department job summary

Location: Stamford Welland Academy

Position: Second in Science Department (Physics Preferred but Not Essential)

Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2A (£3391)

Start Date: September 2025

About Us: Stamford Welland Academy is a thriving and dynamic educational institution committed to providing an outstanding learning environment for our students. We pride ourselves on our innovative approach to teaching and our dedication to fostering a love of learning in all our students.

The Role: We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to join our Science Department as the Second in Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Head of Science in leading and managing the department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning are maintained. While a specialism in Physics is preferred, it is not essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head of Science in the leadership and management of the department.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental policies and practices.
• Support the planning and delivery of high-quality Science lessons across all key stages.
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, providing targeted support where necessary.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Participate in the professional development of departmental staff.
• Engage with parents and carers to support student achievement and well-being.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in a relevant Science subject.
• Proven experience in teaching Science at secondary level.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A commitment to continuous professional development.
• A passion for Science education and a desire to inspire students.

Desirable:

• Specialism in Physics.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources.
• A commitment to staff well-being
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• On-site parking

Commitment to safeguarding

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.

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About Stamford Welland Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 583 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Stamford Welland Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stamford-welland-academy

Stamford Welland Academy joined the Meridian family of schools in 2014. In September 2021 we were inspected by Ofsted and judged to be ‘Good’ overall where ‘Leaders have high ambitions for what pupils can achieve’.

Stamford has train lines that service Peterborough, Leicester & Cambridge.

We are an ever-expanding secondary school with admissions increasing in every year group each year. The confidence that the community has in our excellent pastoral care and quality of teaching means that we are growing at a rapid rate within the Stamford community.

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