Curriculum Team Leader for Science

Bedminster Down School is seeking a dynamic and aspirational Curriculum Team Leader for Science to join our team. In this key leadership role, you will provide strategic direction for the science curriculum, ensuring the delivery of a broad, balanced, relevant and ambitious programme of study for all learners. You will be accountable for student achievement across science at all key stages, monitor and promote high standards of teaching and learning, and support the continual development of teaching practice within the department. The successful candidate will also serve as Trust Lead for Science, dedicating one day per fortnight to working collaboratively across the Trust to drive excellence in science education.

We'd love to hear from someone who:

• Demonstrates a passion for creating a supportive and inclusive environment for all members of our school community
• Is an exemplary teacher, with a proven track record of raising achievement and securing high achievement for students
• Has Qualified Teacher Status, with a good honours degree in a relevant subject
• Shares our belief that every child deserves the very best opportunities
  
  Bedminster Down School in South Bristol is a thriving and inclusive secondary school committed to high achievement and personal development. With a strong sense of community and a supportive learning environment, the school nurtures ambition, confidence, and creativity in all students.
Bedminster Down School is part of Futura Learning Partnership, giving colleagues the opportunity to work within their own distinctive school community while benefiting from the collaboration, shared expertise and professional connections of a wider trust. About Futura Learning Partnership Futura Learning Partnership is a growing, values-led multi-academy trust of 26 schools, serving more than 12,000 children and young people across five local authority areas in the South West of England. Our schools span education from nursery and primary through to secondary and post-16, supported by more than 1,700 colleagues. Each of our schools has its own distinctive identity and deep roots in its local community, but no school works alone. Collaboration sits at the heart of Futura: schools share expertise, learn from one another and take collective responsibility for giving children and young people the best possible opportunities. Together, we are building the brightest future for all, enabling every individual to flourish. Our commitments to inclusion, community and growth guide how we work, the decisions we make, and the experience we want to create for pupils and colleagues.

Eligible colleagues can access a range of benefits designed to support health, wellbeing and development. These include a fully funded Health Cash Plan, providing up to £500 each year towards everyday health costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy appointments, as well as confidential counselling and wellbeing support, Cycle to Work Scheme, gym membership discounts and opportunities for professional and career development.