Second in Science

Main Purpose

• To support the Head of Science in securing high-quality provision, strong student outcomes and consistent implementation of departmental expectations.
• To provide visible curriculum and professional leadership within Science and deputise for the Head of Science when required.
• To carry out the professional duties of a teacher in accordance with the current STPCD and Teachers’ Standards.

Leadership and Management

• Support the Head of Science in translating school priorities into clear departmental actions and measurable improvement.
• Promote shared expectations for learning, conduct, relationships and professional practice across the team.
• Contribute to departmental self-evaluation, improvement planning, quality assurance and performance review processes.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and practical support to colleagues, including early career teachers and staff requiring additional guidance.
• Lead designated areas of departmental work and ensure agreed actions and deadlines are completed.
• Deputise for the Head of Science and support the day-to-day organisation of the department when required.

Curriculum, Teaching and Learning

• Lead or support the planning, sequencing and review of the Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4 science curriculum.
• Model excellent classroom practice and support colleagues to improve teaching, assessment and curriculum implementation.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning through agreed quality assurance activities.
• Ensure curriculum resources are accurate, appropriately challenging, accessible and consistently used.
• Promote effective practical science, scientific enquiry and the safe use of laboratories, equipment and chemicals.

Assessment, Standards and Intervention

• Support robust assessment, moderation and standardisation so that departmental data is accurate and useful.
• Analyse attainment and progress information to identify strengths, gaps, underachievement and priorities for intervention.
• Lead agreed intervention and improvement strategies, evaluating their impact on student outcomes.

• Contribute to reports and updates for senior leaders, governors or the Trust when requested.