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Second in Science - Full-time

Bexleyheath Academy, Bexleyheath

  • Ref:KCC303-4002-301T
  • Posted:28/05/2025
  • Pay:MPR + TLR2b
  • Start Date:September 2025
  • App Close Date:30/06/2025 at 16:00
  • Interviews:W/b 9 June 2025

Advert

Salary: MPR + TLR2b + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent 

Start date: September 2025

Are you a passionate and dedicated Science teacher looking to take the next step in your career ?

Our vibrant school is seeking a dynamic individual to join our Science department as a Second in Department. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of our students' scientific journeys.
As the Second in Department for Science, you will work closely with the Head of Department to lead and manage the Science curriculum.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Supporting the planning, delivery, and assessment of Science lessons.
  • Providing guidance and support to colleagues within the Science department.
  • Monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to ensure academic success.
  • Contributing to the development of innovative teaching resources and approaches.
  • Collaborating with other departments to promote cross-curricular learning opportunities.

What we are looking for:

  • Must have QTS.
  • An innovative Science teacher with excellent subject knowledge across at least one specialism (Biology, Chemistry, or Physics).
  • A strong classroom practitioner who consistently delivers high-quality teaching and inspires students of all abilities.
  • A proven track record of securing strong student outcomes at KS3 and KS4.
  • Experience or readiness to support the strategic leadership of the department, working closely with the Head of Science to drive curriculum development, assessment, and teaching & learning initiative
  •  Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and can support and develop colleagues to ensure consistency and excellence.
  • A commitment to raising aspirations and ensuring every student achieves their full potential.

 

The role is due to commence September 2025. This is a full time, permanent position.

Closing date: 6 June 2025

Interview date: W/b 9 June 2025

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.

Information about the school

About Bexleyheath Academy:

Bexleyheath Academy is proud to be a non-selective school in the grammar heartland of Kent. Bexleyheath Academy is quickly approaching capacity with students; in order to accommodate the demands of the local community and grow our skilled staff, we must expand.

Who is Lift Schools?

We’re a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 57 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they’ve ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation

Job Contact Information

  • Name:Naomi Wright
  • Address:Bexleyheath Academy, Woolwich Road, Bexleyheath, Kent, BA6 7DA
  • Telephone: 020 387 43094
  • Email: recruitment@liftschools.org

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.