KS5 Science Lead Teacher

The Training Brokers Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization is seeking a KS Science Lead Teacher specializing in Biology to join their dedicated team in Greater London. The successful candidate will develop and lead the Science curriculum at Key Stage 5, inspiring pupils and achieving excellent academic results. They will be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of success, and strong communication skills are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly CPD sessions

Generous pension scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven track record of raising pupil attainment in Science.
• Ability to motivate and challenge learners.
• Experience leading and coaching others.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the Academy’s Science provision.
• Design engaging curriculum for Key Stage 5 students.
• Deliver outstanding teaching and learning.

Skills

Teaching ability

Coaching experience

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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, 6th February 2026

The Role:

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 delivers outstanding teaching and learning of Science, thereby helping pupils achieve excellent academic results.

The ideal candidate will:

• 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 and raising pupil attainment in Science
• Have some experience of leading and coaching others
• Exude a passion for the subject which is evident in their 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

Benefits

• 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 – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark https://arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.

About Us

At Ark Bolingbroke Academy, we are a courageous, compassionate community – empowering excellence. We are a value‑led organisation, being bold within every aspect of our lives at school.

Our talented teaching and support staff insist on high educational standards every single 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.

Diversity and inclusion:

We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective.

Safeguarding statement:

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

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.

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 to submit your application at your earliest convenience.