Assistant Head of Science at Watling Academy

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About this Role

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCIENCE

Salary - MPS1 (£32,916) to UPS3 (£51,048)

+ TLR 2D (£6300)

Commencing September 2025

Are you an enthusiastic and ambitiousScience teacher ready to take the next step in your career? Do you want toshape the future of Science education in a growing school?

TheRole

Watling Academy is looking for an Assistant Head ofScience to play a key role in leading and developing our thriving department.This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to an engaging and hands-oncurriculum and ensure that students leave with a deep understanding of theworld around them. As Assistant Head of Science at Watling Academy, you will:

• Work alongside the Head of Department to develop and refine the Science curriculum, ensuring it meets the needs of all learners.
• Lead and inspire staff, modelling innovative teaching methods, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
• Support students across all key stages, including our first cohort studying Science at A level in our new sixth form.
• Play a key role in monitoring student progress and implementing strategies to ensure success.
• Be a key part of our supportive team, collaborating with colleagues to deliver an engaging and enriching curriculum that meets the needs of every student.

AboutWatling Academy

WatlingAcademy is an Ofsted 'Outstanding' secondary school situated on the westernedge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments.Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning communityfor students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Formto our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will providefurther educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect,Responsibility and Kindness embody the 'Watling Way' and are integral tothe way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please exploreour website: www.watling.academy

Learnmore about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling AcademyRecruitment Pack

AboutThe Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care byensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone isrecognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging withinour community. Our commitment to educationis reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistentlyoutperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunitythrough supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student canthrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education oremployment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities forprofessional development and progression within our growing network of schools,empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standardsboth within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appointmotivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and thespirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due toour commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applicationsthrough My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

TheAlliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS checkis required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9am