Head of Science
The Arthur Terry Learning Partnership is a highly successful Multi Academy Trust (MAT) encompassing 6 secondary schools, 17 primary schools, 1 all-through school, a Teaching School Hub, and School Centred Initial Teacher Training provider. Our schools are based in North Birmingham, Tamworth, Lichfield, North Warwickshire and Coventry.
Head of Science
Full Time, Permanent
Required for September 2025
A vacancy for a Head of Science has arisen within our Multi Academy Trust. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and outstanding practitioner to join the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership and work in one of our schools.
West Coventry Academy is vibrant, all-inclusive comprehensive school, located on the outskirts of Warwickshire. Having recently undergone an exciting development, the new school build boasts a net carbon zero, landscaped building, which is modern, up to date and student focussed.There are a whole host of facilities built with the needs of the 21^st century curriculum in mind including extensive sports facilities, a new swimming pool, state of the art Theatre, Music and Performance studios, spectacular Art rooms, an expansive Library, new Sixth Form Wing and updated ICT infrastructure with interactive classrooms.
The successful candidate must be able to inspire and develop students through their teaching and knowledge of the curriculum, hold a creative approach to their lesson delivery as well as being confident in strategies to enable all students to make or exceed their levels of progress.We welcome applications from teachers who are committed to developing their own pedagogy and who are keen to work in a vibrant and inspiring faculty.
Salary: MPS/UPS £31,650 - £49,084 plus TLR1b £12,041 per annumHours: Full time, Permanent
Location: The role will be based at West Coventry Academy, Tile Hill Lane, Coventry, CV4 9PW
Start Date: September 2025
What you will need to succeed- To share our passion for wanting the very best for our students and schools
- To be committed to keeping our students safe
- Be highly motivated and passionate about making a difference to the lives of young people with the natural ability to inspire and motivate
- Be emotionally intelligent with the ability to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders
The passion and commitment to work in a fast paced, challenging yet always rewarding role
What you will get in return:
- Professional development is key to our ongoing success, so we invest in your development through training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to join our team of leading education experts and propel your career to the next level
- A competitive salary
- An Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits package
- Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
- Professional Development & Wellbeing Days
What you need to do now
To apply, please complete an online application form. To arrange an informal chat about the role, please contact Miss Deborah Bell, Assistant Headteacher, on staffdab@westcoventryacademy.org.
Closing date: Wednesday 18 March at 9.00am.Interview date: To be confirmed.
Interviews will take place as soon as suitable applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy early, once a successful appointment has been made.
Please note we do not accept CV’s, application will only be considered if received on an ATLP application form.