Job description
We are looking for a passionate and committed Science teacher or experienced Science leader to join our school as Assistant Head of Department. You will work alongside the Curriculum Leader to ensure that our students have the highest quality access to ambitious, engaging, and inclusive Science learning. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping curriculum delivery, driving standards, and supporting the development of both staff and students within a thriving department.
Skills and Experience
The successful candidate will:
- Be an excellent classroom practitioner with a strong track record of securing high outcomes in Science
- Have a secure subject knowledge across Science with a specialism in Chemistry or Physics.
- Demonstrate a commitment to delivering high-quality teaching and evidence-informed practice
- Have experience of contributing to curriculum planning and development
- Be able to support, coach and develop colleagues to improve teaching and learning
- Have experience of using assessment effectively to inform teaching and raise achievement
- Be highly organised, proactive, and able to manage competing priorities
- Be committed to inclusive practice and ensuring all students, including those with SEND, achieve well
- Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively within a team
- Be aligned with the school’s values and vision, with a clear commitment to improving outcomes for girls
Benefits
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About this school
Flixton Girls School
Academy converter · Secondary · Ages 11–16
- Pupils
- 964
- Avg teacher salary
- £48,642
- Pupil:teacher ratio
- 17.1:1
- Academy trust
- VANTAGE CE ACADEMIES TRUST
Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25
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Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.
Location
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Manchester, Trafford, M41 5DR
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Working pattern
- Full time
- Posted
- 14 June 2026
- Closing date
- 24 June 2026
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