Second in Science
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 February 2026 |
| Location: | Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV10 0NA |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7822ba14-1a35-4010-9147-72032bce548c |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
• Deputise of the Director of Learning, as required.
• To work as an active member of the Middle Leadership Team, the engine room of the school, driving school improvement.
• To ensure that the department and school is a safe and secure environment.
• To coordinate an aspect of curriculum delivery within the department, this may be a subject/key stage as agreed with the Director of Learning.
• Assist the Director of Learning in identifying relevant department development issues and support the implementation of an appropriate action plan to ensure improvement. Evaluate the impact of all improvement activities on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Promote high expectations of pupils, identify appropriate attainment targets and ensure that agreed attainment targets are met.
• Act as a role model of good classroom practice for other staff, modelling effective strategies for them.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A workplace that promotes a friendly atmosphere and offers support to its employees.
• On-going professional development opportunities.
• Active and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Employee benefits such as Westfield Health/Rewards and Health Assured Care Support.
• Onsite parking.
• More pay- We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector • Cash towards medical treatment • Generous staff discount scheme
• More time- Three extra INSET days for planning • At least one personal day a year
• More support- Great training for your career • Exceptional curriculum resources • Expert subject advice • Support for your wellbeing
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.
• Deputise of the Director of Learning, as required.
• To work as an active member of the Middle Leadership Team, the engine room of the school, driving school improvement.
• To ensure that the department and school is a safe and secure environment.
• To coordinate an aspect of curriculum delivery within the department, this may be a subject/key stage as agreed with the Director of Learning.
• Assist the Director of Learning in identifying relevant department development issues and support the implementation of an appropriate action plan to ensure improvement. Evaluate the impact of all improvement activities on the quality of teaching and learning.
• Promote high expectations of pupils, identify appropriate attainment targets and ensure that agreed attainment targets are met.
• Act as a role model of good classroom practice for other staff, modelling effective strategies for them.
What the school offers its staff
We will offer you:
• A workplace that promotes a friendly atmosphere and offers support to its employees.
• On-going professional development opportunities.
• Active and supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• Employee benefits such as Westfield Health/Rewards and Health Assured Care Support.
• Onsite parking.
• More pay- We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector • Cash towards medical treatment • Generous staff discount scheme
• More time- Three extra INSET days for planning • At least one personal day a year
• More support- Great training for your career • Exceptional curriculum resources • Expert subject advice • Support for your wellbeing
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.