Lead Science Teacher

This secondary school near Telford isn’t a place that stands still. Ambitious, forward-thinking, and deeply committed to its students and staff, the school is focused on creating an environment where both learners and educators can thrive. Working in partnership with Protocol Education, the school is looking for professionals who are passionate about making a genuine impact. Staff here are trusted, supported, and encouraged to bring fresh ideas into the classroom. Collaboration, professional growth, and inclusive practice sit at the heart of everything they do. The school has built a strong reputation for high standards, innovative thinking, and a commitment to ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed. Inclusion and ambition go hand in hand, with a clear focus on adaptive teaching, student wellbeing, and creating meaningful learning experiences for all. This is a full-time opportunity to join a supportive and driven school community that values creativity, resilience, and professional curiosity. You’ll be part of a team that believes education should inspire confidence, raise aspirations, and open doors for every learner.

About the Role

As Cluster Lead for Science, you’ll play a key role in shaping teaching and learning across the department. Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll help drive high standards, support curriculum development, and ensure students receive engaging, ambitious, and inclusive Science provision. The role includes leading and supporting colleagues, promoting evidence-informed teaching strategies, and ensuring all learners, including those with SEND, Pupil Premium, or additional barriers to learning, are fully supported to achieve their potential. You’ll be joining a school that values innovation and encourages staff to think creatively about how they teach, lead, and inspire.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading high-quality teaching and learning across the Science department
• Supporting curriculum development and driving improvements in student outcomes
• Promoting inclusive and adaptive teaching practices for all learners
• Using assessment effectively to support progress and raise achievement
• Contributing to whole-school improvement and departmental development plans
• Working collaboratively with senior leaders and wider staff teams
• Supporting students’ academic progress, wellbeing, and personal development
• Teaching across subject areas where required to support the wider curriculum

Qualifications

The school is looking for someone who:

• Has strong leadership skills and a passion for Science education
• Believes in high expectations and inclusive practice
• Can motivate, support, and inspire both students and colleagues
• Is reflective, proactive, and committed to continual improvement
• Wants to be part of a school community that embraces challenge and innovation

Benefits

• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
• Access to FREE CPD and leadership development opportunities
• Weekly PAYE pay, no umbrella companies
• Opportunities with schools that genuinely value their staff
• A smooth and supportive recruitment process from start to finish

If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity in a school that’s ambitious, supportive, and ready to keep moving forward, this could be the perfect next step. All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the 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 FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.