Second In Department - Science

Reporting to the Head of Department for Science, the Second inDepartment plays a key role in supporting with the leadership,management, and development of the Science team. This includesteaching, curriculum planning, assessment, and ensuring thatdepartmental goals align with the broader objectives of the school.The position requires strong leadership, organisational skills, and adeep understanding of teaching Science at various levels. Thesuccessful candidate will be an integral part of the team.This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding, creative teacherwith the drive, passion and commitment to join our hugely talentedteam of staff, working together to encourage and support everyleaner in reaching their full potential.Your experience and expertise will be able to promote andencourage students to thrive in their Science studies.As Second in Department for Science, you will:

• Help lead departmental meetings, setting agendas, and
ensuring effective communication among staff.
• Lead or coordinate aspects of assessment and exam
preparation, ensuring students are well-prepared for GCSEs or other relevant exams.
• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons to students of all
abilities.
• Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to
enhance the learning experience.
• Contribute to the development of the Science curriculum
and ensure it is both relevant and inspiring., JOB PURPOSE: To support the Head of Department in the continued delivery of high- quality teaching and learning throughout the curriculum area. To raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the curriculum area and to monitor and support student progress. To support and assist with the leadership and management of the Department and to deputise for the Head of Department where necessary. Accountable to : Head of Department/Headteacher The Achieve and Learn Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Our Vision Personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enriched learning environment: open minds and open doors. Our Values Ambition: we instil a lifelong love of learning and nurture skills and talents Inclusion: we welcome and respect people from all backgrounds, valuing and celebrating diversity Aspiration: we want people to be the best that they can be and for everyone to achieve their potential Community: we develop local and global citizens of the future, always committed to working in partnership Belief: we encourage everyone to believe in themselves and their future, providing opportunities to excel. In all things, we expect our staff to work towards achieving the vision for our Trust, embracing our values and showing ethical leadership at all times. Corporate Responsibilities
• To uphold our commitment to safeguarding and to promote the wellbeing of children.
• To actively promote the vision and values of our Trust with all stakeholders, including
trustees, local governors, colleagues, parents, visitors and the local wider community of all our schools.
• To robustly follow all policies, procedures, working practices and regulations, and in
particular to comply with policies relating to Safeguarding, Equal Opportunities, Academy Trust Handbook, Financial Procedures, Health & Safety, Confidentiality, Data Protection, reporting any concerns to the Chief Executive Officer.
• To contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
• To comply with all reasonable management requests., In addition to the responsibilities of a class teacher as set out in the school teachers' pay and
conditions document, the following will be undertaken,
• To hold and articulate clear values and moral purpose focused on providing an excellent
education for students in Science.
• Demonstrate optimistic personal behaviour, positive relationships and attitudes towards
students, staff, parents and members of the local community.
• Sustain wide, current knowledge and understanding of teaching Science Language and
Science Literature at all age groups, and pursue continuous professional development.
• Communicate compellingly the school's vision and support the strategic leadership of Science
and Literacy, empowering all students and staff to excel. Systems leadership
• Ensure that the school's systems, organisation and processes are followed consistently
throughout the department.
• Help to provide a safe, calm and well-ordered environment for all students and staff, focused
on safeguarding students and developing their exemplary behaviour.
• Support the Head of Science to ensure performance management of staff is rigorous, fair and
transparent, addressing any under-performance, supporting staff to improve and valuing excellent practice.
• Help to identify talent for leadership throughout the department, forging a team of colleagues
who have distinct roles and responsibilities and hold each other to account for their decision making.
• Support the self-evaluation processes and strategic planning processes within Science which
are shared with staff and developed as a team
• To lead on an agreed aspect of Science development across the school and support in the
sharing of good practice across the school Staff
• Create an ethos within which all staff are motivated and supported to develop their own skills
and subject knowledge, and to support each other.
• Identify emerging talents, coaching current and aspiring leaders in a climate where excellence
is the standard, leading to clear succession planning.
• Hold all staff to account for their professional conduct and practice.
• To develop and deliver high quality training/CPDL within the department
• To take on mentoring role of ECT/TF/PGCE when appropriate
Students
• To demand ambitious standards for all students, overcoming disadvantage and advancing
equality, instilling a strong sense of accountability in staff for the impact of their work on student outcomes.
• To support the Head of Department with the assessment, recording, reporting and monitoring
of student progress in Science to secure achievement and the closing of the gap agenda
• To support the department plan for parental engagement so that they are well informed to
bring about positive outcomes for students Quality of Teaching
• Play a key role in the monitoring, evaluation and review of teaching within the department
including through the implementation of work sampling, learning walks, drop-ins etc. Ensuring there is high quality teaching across the department to secure achievement and engagement of all students.
• Ensure all teachers have developed the skills necessary to manage learning and behaviour in
the classroom.
• Ensure consistency of practice in accordance with academy policy eg marking and feedback,
homework, use of knowledge organisers Curriculum and Assessment
• To implement agreed curriculum initiatives and measure the impact these have had on our
students.
• Ensure, through collaboration, that lesson planning, schemes of work and associated
resources support outstanding teaching.
• Lead CPD activities and disseminate good practice based on educational research
assessment and data
• Support teachers to enable them to provide accurate and timely assessment of students'
progress which informs teachers' planning and further accelerates student progress
• Assisting in the collation and analysis of data from post tests and mocks.
Undertake such duties as may from time to time be reasonably assigned by the Headteacher operating within the provision of the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions of Employment.

Reddish Vale High School are seeking to appoint a well-qualified,enthusiastic, committed and ambitious Teacher of Science, lookingfor the next step in their career, to join a very strong departmentwithin our school. The successful candidate will display a realpassion for the teaching of their subject, with experience of teachingacross KS3 and 4.,
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a teacher of Science at Key Stage 3
and 4.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A passion for teaching and helping students achieve their
potential.
• Strong analytical skills, particularly in relation to student
performance data.

At the heart of the Trust's vision is a belief that students deserve the best educational experience with aspirational curriculum provision and enrichment opportunities. We strive for personal and academic achievement within a safe, inclusive and enriched learning environment: opening minds, opening doors to learning opportunities and opening up pathways to successful futures. Our Aims Our aim is to ensure that all schools within the Trust aspire to be strong providers and aim for exemplary practice through creative approaches. Our Future We have an appetite for continuous improvement and development, with an overall ambition of expanding the Trust to develop a local partnership of schools, covering both primary and secondary phases. This will enable us to foster true partnership and collaborative work that both supports and challenges member schools. Ms Kim Earle, CEO Achieve and Learn TrustMESSAGE FROM THE HEADTEACHER Welcome to Reddish Vale High School 'Positively Changing Lives - through personal growth academic excellence 'I am extremely proud, as Headteacher, to welcome you to Reddish Vale High School (RVHS) and to introduceyou to a school that has undergone a remarkable transformation.In 2024, RVHS was placed in Special Measures. Since then, through strong leadership at all levels, a committedstaff team and an unwavering focus on high expectations and ambition for every learner, the school has maderapid and sustained progress. Today, the school is consistently delivering the Expected Standard in Leadership &Governance, Inclusion, Curriculum & Teaching, and Personal Development (Ofsted, 2026). This significantachievement reflects the dedication, resilience and professionalism of our entire school community. Whilst we are rightly proud of the pace and scale of our improvement, we remain firmly focused on the future. Our vision, 'Positively Changing Lives through Personal Growth and Academic Excellence', drives everything we do. We are ambitious for every learner and believe that excellence is achieved through continual reflection, development and improvement. Our high-quality and dedicated staff provide a positive, disciplined and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning and enables every learner to thrive. We encourage our young people to achieve their very best personally, academically and socially, and this is reflected in the improving levels of attainment, progress and attendance seen across the school. As we continue our journey, we are seeking talented, motivated and ambitious colleagues who share our commitment to delivering the very best outcomes for young people by delivering our school values of Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Mr Darren Moroney, Independence. Headteacher Reddish Vale High School For the right candidates, this is an opportunity to join a school that has demonstrated what is possible and is determined to go even further. You will become part of a supportive, dedicated team with high expectations for both staff and learners, where every individual is encouraged to contribute, develop and succeed. This recruitment pack can provide only a brief introduction to our school community and the values that underpin our work. Thank you for your interest in Reddish Vale High School. The learners, staff and I look forward to welcoming you.,
• An engaging, creative and welcoming The successful candidate will be expected to
environment. take up the appointment in January 2027
• Membership of the Teachers' Pension The position will be based at Reddish Vale
Scheme, with excellent employer High School, Stockport. contributions.
• You will be paid on either the Teachers' Main
• Free on-site parking. Scale or Upper Pay Scale commensurate to
• On-site canteen facilities. your experience, along with the relevant TLR.
• Staff room with free refreshments. All our schools operate a no-smoking policy on
• Employee Assistance Programme. the whole of its sites.
• Occupational Health and Counselling
services available.
• Supported by a talented, highly motivated,
committed and professional team of colleagues.
• Active and supportive Governing Bodies
and Senior Leadership Teams.
• CPD opportunities for all staff.
• A great place to work.