KS5 Science Lead Teacher

About The Role

KS Science Lead Teacher (Biology Specialist)

Reports to:

Head of Science

Start date:

September 2026

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 (Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6) + TLR 2A (£3,525)

Working hours:

8:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Closing Date:
Friday, 6 February 2026

As KS5 Science Lead, you are expected to establish, develop and lead the Academy’s Science provision at Key Stage 5, design an engaging and challenging curriculum that inspires pupils and deliver outstanding teaching and learning of Science, thereby helping pupils achieve excellent academic results.

• Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5
• Have a proven track record of success in raising pupil attainment in Science
• Have some experience of leading and coaching others
• Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in day-to-day classroom practice
• Demonstrate high levels of ambition and optimism regarding what the Academy and its pupils can achieve
• Have strong IT, administrative and organisational skills
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children and adults

• Weekly CPD sessions and twice as many training days as standard.
• Dedicated line management meetings
• Encouragement to staff to develop their own ideas and projects within their departments and beyond.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 for season ticket or to buy a bicycle
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of support.

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At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community - empowering excellence. We are a value led organisation, bold within every aspect of our lives  talented teaching and support staff insist on high educational standards every day, and their commitment is shown in our excellent results, with over 80% of our students achieving a top-third university or top 100 apprenticeship.

We want all staff to thrive, modelling leadership and determination to the pupils and students within our rich and diverse academy, working together to fulfil our vision of creating a centre of excellence within our local community. Visit arkbolingbrokeacademy.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies.

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment;

this will depend on the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link.

Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.