Associate Leader: Science Full Time Portsmouth April Start Are you a passionate and knowledgeable Science educator with a proven track record of leadership success? Do you thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment where students feel safe, cared for, and empowered to achieve their full potential? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a highly regarded secondary school for a full time role to start in either April or September in the Portsmouth area as the Associate Leader of Science. About the School This ‘Good’ Ofsted-rated school is renowned for its warm and inclusive community, where pupils feel valued and supported. The school takes pride in the strong relationships forged between teachers and students, fostering a nurturing and inspiring learning environment. Dedicated to academic excellence, the school is committed to providing every pupil with opportunities to excel while equipping them with the skills and confidence to succeed beyond the classroom. The Role As the Associate Leader of Science, you will play a pivotal role in leading and inspiring the science team. Reporting directly to the Principal, you will be responsible for: Strategic Leadership: Driving the strategic vision for the science department, aligning it with the school's overall objectives and ensuring continuous improvement. Team Development: Leading a team of Science educators, fostering collaboration, and empowering them to deliver outstanding teaching and learning. Curriculum Oversight: Ensuring the Science curriculum is engaging, challenging, and accessible, meeting the diverse needs of all students. Data-Driven Improvements: Monitoring pupil progress, analysing data, and implementing targeted interventions to maximise achievement across the department. Collaboration with Senior Leaders: Working closely with the senior leadership team to ensure the productivity and success of all pupils in Science. Accountability and Reporting: Regularly reporting to the Principal on departmental improvements, positive impacts, and areas for development. Essential Requirements The successful candidate will: Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and possess the ability to teach Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 Science to a high standard. Be an experienced Science teacher with a proven ability to deliver exceptional learning outcomes. Have substantial leadership experience within a secondary school setting, with a track record of working effectively with senior leadership teams. Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including the ability to motivate, support, and challenge colleagues to achieve their best. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, fostering positive relationships with staff, students, and parents. Have an in-depth knowledge of Science education and curriculum design, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and learning. Be confident in using data to monitor progress, identify trends, and implement strategies for improvement. Be adaptable, resilient, and solution-focused, thriving in a fast-paced and evolving school environment. Expectations for the Role The successful candidate will be expected to uphold and model the school’s values and commitment to excellence by: Setting and maintaining high standards for both staff and students, fostering a culture of achievement and ambition. Inspiring and empowering students to develop a lifelong love of science and the skills to succeed in STEM-related fields. Driving continuous professional development within the science department, ensuring the team stays abreast of best practices and innovations in teaching. Demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and a relentless focus on student outcomes. If you are an ambitious and inspiring Science leader looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV! All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website