Second in Science

The position is ideal for a teacher keen to gain, increase or bring experience of Department Leadership.

We are a highly successful and deeply supportive Science Faculty, where a shared vision of Intentional Excellence drives us to inspire and motivate one another. Our ultimate goal is to equip students with secure, deep curriculum knowledge, fostering enthusiastic learners who are empowered to understand, appreciate and make sense of the world around them.

Our commitment to excellence has resulted in an impressive, eight-year upward trajectory of results. The percentage of students leaving with two or more Science GCSEs has dramatically risen from 27% in 2017 to a near-perfect 99% by 2025, with over 50% securing at least two Grade 4s.

• Exceptional Outcomes: We are proud to be the highest-performing subject in the school, demonstrated by a progress score of +0.2 in the 2023/24 academic year, significantly outperforming the national average. Notably, our Triple Science students consistently exceed their peers with a progress score of +1.0
• A-Level Excellence: Our success extends to post-16, with positive progress scores across all three A-Level Science subjects in 2024. We were ranked 3rd best in Coventry for A-Level ‘value added’ in 2024, and our Triple Scientists consistently achieve outstanding results, with over 87% securing a Grade 5 or higher.

We are a department dedicated to continuous improvement and instructional mastery. We have built and fully embedded a dynamic 5-year Curriculum Map with clearly sequenced lessons that systematically build on pupils’ knowledge. This ensures a robust foundation in fundamental science skills and broad knowledge in Years 7-9, preparing students for success in Years 10 and 11.

Our departmental strengths lie in:

• Enhancing Metacognition through expert modelling techniques.
• Improving Understanding via strong, consistent routines around oracy.
• Accelerating Progress through regular, targeted feedback.

A candidate applying for this post should:

• possess a strong pedagogical background and a passion for sharing this with the students and the department
• deliver high-quality lessons on a consistent basis
• adhere to whole school teaching and learning foci
• manage behaviour effectively by praising and sanctioning appropriately
• liaise closely with the Head of Faculty to look for opportunities to support/challenge students
• be willing to joint-plan schemes of work

Here at Grace Academy we not only focus on the academic excellence of students but also work with students on supporting them to be the best human beings they can be.

We have high expectations for all those involved in the education of children. It is important that all students leaving Grace Academy have the qualifications they need in order to follow the path they have chosen; that students do not limit themselves and that staff and parents support them in raising their expectations and aspirations.

We pride ourselves on our caring ethos with a strong and genuine focus on staff wellbeing, putting development and wellbeing at the heart of our work. We work hard to look after our pool of talented staff who are encouraged to grow, develop and work collaboratively.

We offer:

• A friendly, innovative and exciting community in which to work;
• A vibrant learning environment where students are ready and focused on learning;
• Professional development led by our 'Cultivating Excellence' structure to support a coaching culture across the Trust to enable staff to be the best they can be;
• Opportunities for training and development through the teaching school based at Sponne School;
• Access to an internal market for promotions within the growing group of TLT academies;
• Pension schemes for both teaching and support staff;
• Medicash Health Plan which provides employees with access to a range of healthcare expenses covered within the Level 1 Policy (policies can be upgraded at your discretion);
• Use of the onsite gym and sporting facilities;
• Free lunch when undertaking a duty;
• Free refreshments in the staffroom to access throughout the day;
• Staff wellbeing/workload committees who help to support staff wellbeing and organise social events;
• Employee Assistance programme which provides free counselling and wellbeing packages;
• Free Eye care vouchers and annual flu vaccinations;
• Free work laptop and use of up to date IT equipment;
• Plenty of on-site parking.

Academies within the Trust collaborate to share expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

How to apply:

Please read through the information in the pack carefully and please do not hesitate to contact the Academy if you would like to arrange a pre-application visit – we strongly welcome this. If you cannot make a visit, then please feel free to phone us to talk about the post.

Visits to the school or an informal confidential discussion can be arranged via Sarah McAdam (Principal’s PA) at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk or on 02476 589 000.

You should ensure that you have completed all sections of the application form. Please submit your letter of application with no more than two A4 sides, plus your application form to Sarah McAdam via email at sarahmcadam@graceacademy.org.uk by Sunday 10th May 2026. Interviews will be held on Tuesday 12th May 2026.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding children. The successful applicant will require an enhanced DBS check and will be required to disclose any previous spent convictions or cautions.

In line with the recommendation in KCSIE 2022, Tove Learning Trust adopts the policy of requiring all new staff who join to have a DBS check and immediately become a member of the update service. This requirement is a contractual obligation and further information will be provided to successful applicants.