What skills and experience we're looking for
Castle Manor Academy
Second in Science
Start date: September 2025
Salary: MPR or UPR + TLR2
Location: Haverhill, Suffolk
Contract type: Full time, permanent (part time and flexi working considered)
We are looking for an exceptional teacher of Science and Leader to join our team as Second in Science.
We are passionate about teaching and learning about science and expect you to be too, as you contribute to growing and developing teaching and learning and curriculum in our school
The Science Team is dynamic and supportive and are committed to excellence. We are part of an excellent community of Science Teams across our Trust, and work collaboratively.
We are flexible and could support full time or part time colleagues or flexible working The successful candidate will be innovative, creative and enthusiastic with a determination to achieve the highest outcomes, have an incisive understanding of teaching and learning and the ability to reflect and challenge. This is an ideal first leadership post for a candidate with experience.
What the school offers its staff
Professional development opportunities are plentiful and we are working hard to be innovative around workload- we want you to have a balanced life and enjoy working with our children! We have really strong supportive policies on feedback, reporting and behaviour for learning that allow you and your team time to plan and teach excellent lessons.
We have a strong set of values and we care. Teaching and Learning is at the heart of all we do and permeates our culture. Castle Manor Academy has a strong culture and a big heart.
We are part of the Unity Schools Partnership with other secondary, primary and Special Free Schools and have a strong history of effective staff development and training. We are excited to be part of the Unity Code approaches to teaching and learning as it grows and develops across our trust.
We are located 20 miles from Cambridge and Bury St Edmunds.
Commitment to safeguarding
Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required.