Job Description

About The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage Lead for Science to join our growing school, which was graded Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in May 2025. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and ambitious practitioner to take on a leadership role within a high-performing Science department.



Working closely with the Subject Lead, the successful candidate will support the strategic and operational leadership of Science, with a particular focus on curriculum coherence, standards, and outcomes within a key stage. You will contribute to curriculum planning and development, support assessment and quality assurance processes, and play an active role in raising standards of teaching and learning across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.



As Key Stage Lead, you will model excellent classroom practice, support and mentor colleagues, and contribute to the effective day-to-day organisation of the department. You will play a key role in driving improvement through thoughtful self-evaluation, use of assessment data, and a clear focus on inclusive and ambitious provision for all learners.



This role offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher seeking to develop their leadership experience within an Outstanding school, while contributing to the continued success and future development of the Science department, including preparation for future Key Stage 5 provision as the school moves towards the opening of Avanti6 in September 2027.


Interviews are due to take place on 20th January.

School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

What will you do?

Deliver the curriculum effectively and adapt teaching to meet the age, ability, and needs of the students taught. Assist in the day-to-day leadership and organisation of the department, deputising for the Subject Lead when required. Establish a safe, purposeful, and stimulating learning environment rooted in mutual respect. Work collaboratively with colleagues, sharing good practice and contributing to curriculum and organisational development.

About Us

Why should you apply



You will be working in a fantastic environment.



Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.



We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page

What are we looking for?

QTS Qualified Qualified to Bachelor or higher degree level in Science or similar subject grouping Significant teaching experience with the ability to demonstrate delivering high standards Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team - whether led or leading Effective and compelling management style that secures the buy-in of stakeholders and encourages confidence and creativity alongside high levels of personal and team organisation Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information
Pre-employment checks

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.


Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.