Ancillary Assistant - Merryfields SchoolNext

SHROPSHIRE COUNCIL; Minsterley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Shropshire Council's Mary Webb School & Science College is seeking an outstanding Subject Leader for Science to head a highly experienced Science and computer science department from January 2027.

The successful candidate will join a supportive Senior Leadership Team, benefit from strong governing body engagement, and be expected to teach science (physics or chemistry a plus). Apply by the posted closing date; email details provided by the school.

Qualifications

• Must be an outstanding, well-qualified science teacher.
• Ability to lead a departmental team with Senior Leadership Team support.
• Experience teaching physics or chemistry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Science and computer science department.
• Collaborate with the Senior Leadership Team and Local Governing Body.
• Contribute to school improvement and safeguarding in line with policy.

Skills

Leadership

Science education

Curriculum development

Management

Job description

Subject Leader for Science - Mary Webb School & Science College

Employer Shropshire Council

Location Pontesbury, Shrewsbury, Shropshire.

Salary Teachers - MPS/UPS

Closing date 30 Sep 2026

Reference shropshire/TP/283/298

Sector Education

Job Type Schools / Academies - Teaching roles, Secondary School, Science

Contract Type Permanent

Working Pattern Term time

Hours Full-Time

Job Details

Required from January 2027

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding, well-qualified, inspirational and enthusiastic teacher to lead a highly experienced Science and computer science department. The successful candidate will find an experienced, supportive and very able Senior Leadership Team and will have the wholehearted encouragement, engagement and involvement of a strong and enthusiastic Local Governing Body. An ability to teach physics or chemistry would be an advantage.

Potential candidates are encouraged to contact the school to speak to the Assistant Headteacher / Subject Leader Science, Cath Jones. Further details are available on the school website. The school does not accept CVs.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An online search will be undertaken as part of due diligence checks during the shortlisting process.

Email: [e-mail]

Closing date: 9am Wednesday 30th September 2026

Interviews to be held: Thursday 8th October 2026