KS5 Science Lead Teacher

KS5 Science Lead Teacher The Role We seek a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our established science team. Working within the Science team, this role will lead our Key Stage 5 teaching and learning, ensuring great outcomes for learners of both A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to drive standards across the wider teaching team, ensuing long term planning, individual lesson preparations, and communication and accountability for students help all achieve. Experience of coordinating BTEC qualifications would be an advantage. Reports to: Head of Science Start date: Immediate/January 2027 Contract: Permanent Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 (Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6) Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026 The ideal candidate will: Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5  Have a proven track record of success and raising pupil attainment in Science  Have some experience of leading and coaching others  Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their day-to-day classroom practice  Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve  Have strong IT, administrative and organisational skills   Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

- Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard. - Dedicated line management meetings - Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond. - Generous pension scheme. - Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers - Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. - Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/ .