Assistant Head of Science at Watling Academy

About this Role

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCIENCE

Salary – MPS1 (£32,916) to UPS3 (£51,048)

+ TLR 2D (£6,300)

Commencing September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitious Science teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want to shape the future of Science education in a growing school?

The Role

Watling Academy is looking for an Assistant Head of Science to play a key role in leading and developing our thriving department. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an engaging and hands‑on curriculum and ensure that students leave with a deep understanding of the world around them. As Assistant Head of Science at Watling Academy, you will:

• Work alongside the Head of Department to develop and refine the Science curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
• Lead and inspire staff, modelling innovative teaching methods, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support students across all key stages, including our first cohort studying Science at A level in our new sixth form.
• Play a key role in monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to ensure success.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11‑18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

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