Science Teacher – KS4 Specialist with Proven Examination Success
Location: South Derbyshire/ North West Leicestershire
Salary: £32,916 to £63,070/potential TLR for suitable candidate
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: Friday 8th May
Interview Dates: w/c Monday 11th May
Start Date: September 2026
Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking a dynamic and inspirational Science specialist to join our team. We are keen to meet experienced candidates with a track record of strong impact, who have strong personal and professional attributes and a deep understanding of effective Science pedagogy to enhance our provision.
Lionheart Lead Science specialist Teacher
Are you a passionate Science specialist committed to excellence in Science learning? Do you have exceptional Science knowledge with a passion for raising achievement, driven by the belief that you are opening doors for the young people you work with? Do you have a proven track record of strong examination outcomes?
Lionheart Educational Trust is seeking to appoint an excellent Science specialist for South Derbyshire.
Our trust position will begin with teaching at our wonderful South Derbyshire secondary school, Mercia Academy, where the successful candidate will champion evidence led Science pedagogy, implementing our robust curriculum effectively ensuring improved outcomes for pupils across KS3 and KS4. This role will provide opportunity to gain experience working with our Lionheart trust network of science leaders and teachers, support and develop school-wide teaching and learning, modelling excellence in science and sharing approaches to support the continuous professional development of our teaching community. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in teaching and learning and curriculum development in the future.
What We’re Looking For:
• A highly skilled classroom practitioner with a deep understanding of KS3 and KS4 curriculum.
• Evidence of sustained impact on pupil outcomes in GCSE Science qualifications.
• A commitment to inclusive education and high aspirations for all learners.
• An adaptive practitioner with a strong working knowledge of
• A collaborative mindset with experience of leading and inspiring colleagues to develop their practice.
• A colleague who is ready to share their practice and who can facilitate effective professional learning to others across the academy.
• Experience of leading, mentoring and developing ECTs
• Support the creation and quality assurance of shared resources and schemes of work.
• Drive improvements in teaching and learning through coaching, mentoring, and CPD delivery.
• Analyse data to inform strategic interventions and raise attainment.
• Support the HoD on strategic planning to ensure that Science standards are excellent.
Why Join Lionheart?
• Be part of a forward-thinking trust committed to educational excellence and equity.
• Collaborate with passionate educators in a supportive and ambitious environment.
• Shape the future of Science teaching across a family of schools.
• Access high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
Closing Date: Friday 8th May 2026 9am
Interview Dates: W/c Monday 11th May 2026
This post is eligible for a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (i.e. it involves certain activities in relation to children and/or adults) and is defined as regulated activity under Part 1 of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Act 2006.
This post is designated as a regulated activity and requires enhanced criminal records check for a regulated activity (including a barred list check).
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks, therefore, all posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
The Trust strives to be a diverse and inclusive place where all staff have a seat at the table: a seat to be free, a seat to inspire, a seat to challenge and a seat to succeed.
We currently have staff networks for staff who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer + (LGBTQ+), staff who would describe their background as working class and staff with a disability.
Lionheart Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education we will do online checks for anyone who is shortlisted.