Second in Science

The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic and inspiring Teacher of Science with the experience or clear potential to assist the Head of Science with organising, managing, leading and developing the Department Team. 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

We are a welcoming and caring community where our core values of Limitless Potential, Intentional Excellence, Mutual Respect, Genuine Integrity and Amazing Grace based on Christian values, run through all we do. It is central to our ethos, day-to-day curriculum, extra-curricular activities and pastoral structures. 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.

The Trust schools have a shared vision and purpose: to deliver outstanding
educational experiences that lead to inspiring outcomes. Each academy has a
strong individual identity and tailors their educational provision to serve
their local community. Academies within the Trust collaborate to share
expertise and maximise opportunities and experiences for our students.

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.