Assistant Director of Science

Lionheart Educational Trust; Leicester; Remote; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing educational trust in Leicester is seeking an Assistant Director of Science. This leadership role focuses on improving school performance and providing quality Science education. The ideal candidate will have experience in coaching and mentoring, with a strong track record in teaching. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits, including a generous pension contribution and various health care schemes.

Benefits

Over 23% employer pension contribution

Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Gym memberships

Parking benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a leadership role with a focus on school improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to implement outstanding teaching and learning.
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills to support colleague development.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve school performance and raise standards.
• Develop and implement quality Science learning opportunities.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues for curriculum enhancement.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Teaching

Job description

Assistant Director of Science

Leicester, Leicestershire (Remote)

£57,137 - £63,070

Permanent

Lionheart Educational Trust

JOB TITLE: Assistant Director of Science

RESPONSIBLE TO: Director of Curriculum

HOURS: Full Time

SALARY: Leadership Pay Range L5-9 £57,137 to £63,070

Closing date: Monday 8th December 2025 at 09:00

Interviews: Shortlisting will take place by the end of term and interviews will be arranged for January 2026

Start date: Asap

This is an exciting leadership opportunity to positively impact on a wide range of learners across Lionheart Educational Trust. The role will focus on school improvement, removing barriers and raising standards. Lionheart works in a collaborative way with all colleagues, with our shared goal of ensuring the highest quality curriculum and Science learning opportunities for secondary pupils. There will be career progression opportunities for the right candidate.

The successful candidate will lead by example and implement outstanding teaching and learning in their own classroom and will have positive impact having coached/ mentored others.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing Trust with staff benefits including over 23% employer pension contribution, Health Care/Salary Sacrifice Schemes for purchasing bikes, electrical equipment, gym memberships, parking and more!

We encourage applicants to apply as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close applications early if we receive a high volume of applicants.

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.