Second in Department (Science)

Second in Department (Science)

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time

Advert Start Date:
29/09/2026

Advert End Date:
05/10/2026 09:00

Salary:
MPS UPS + TLR2B (£32,916 - £51,048 + £5,872 FTE)

Job Category:
Schools - Teaching

Vacancy ID:
302707

Employment Location:
Hartlepool

Closing date:
5 Oct

Further Information

Post: Second in Department (Science)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Range: MPS - UPS + TLR2B (£32,916 - £51,048 + £5,872 FTE)

Working Type: Full Time

Base: Manor Academy, Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3PS

Please note: the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Manor Community Academy is committed to ensuring their students achieve the best outcomes that will improve their life chances. Teachers here are devoted to making sure that students leave school with the knowledge and understanding that will to set them up for life after school. With a good reputation within the community, Manor Academy offers education, compassion, and hope to the young people it serves.

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious practitioner who has the drive and capacity to help lead a department and continue to improve outcomes. The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with a clear vision of how to improve standards in Science, whilst motivating young people and colleagues.

Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Main, Head of Department, at r.main@northerneducationtrust.org

Closing date: 9am on Monday 5th October 2026

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Base: Manor Academy, Owton Manor Lane, Hartlepool, TS25 3PS Please note:the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender's act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions. Manor Community Academy is committed to ensuring their students achieve the best outcomes that will improve their life chances. Teachers here are devoted to making sure that students leave school with the knowledge and understanding that will to set them up for life after school. With a good reputation within the community, Manor Academy offers education, compassion, and hope to the young people it serves. We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated, dynamic and ambitious practitioner who has the drive and capacity to help lead a department and continue to improve outcomes. The successful candidate will be and outstanding teacher with a clear vision of how to improve standards in Science, whilst motivating young people and colleagues. Northern Education Trust offers:

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking
• High quality continuous professional development
• Occupational sick pay, maternity and paternity pay
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme (TPS)
• Employee Assistance Programme
In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process. The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests. The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.