KS5 Science Lead Teacher

Bolingbroke Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolingbroke Academy in Greater London seeks a committed KS5 Science Lead Teacher to head Key Stage 5 science teaching for A-Level and BTEC. You will drive standards across the science team, develop long-term planning, and oversee lesson preparation and student progress.

Ideal candidates will have a track record of raising attainment in Science, leadership experience, and strong IT/administrative skills, with excellent communication for students and staff alike.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding teacher across Key Stages 3-5.
• Lead and coach others within the science team.
• Demonstrate strong IT, administrative and organisational skills.
• Exhibit excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS5 teaching and learning for A-Level and BTEC.
• Drive standards across the wider teaching team and ensure long-term planning.
• Prepare individual lessons and maintain accountability for student progress.
• Coordinate BTEC qualifications where applicable.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Leadership

Communication skills

IT skills

Organisational skills

Job description

KS5 Science Lead Teacher

The Role

We seek a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our established science team. Working within the Science team, this role will lead our Key Stage 5 teaching and learning, ensuring great outcomes for learners of both A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to drive standards across the wider teaching team, ensuing long term planning, individual lesson preparations, and communication and accountability for students help all achieve. Experience of coordinating BTEC qualifications would be an advantage.

Reports to: Head of Science

Start date: Immediate/January 2027

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £41,328 - £53,606 (Ark Main Pay Scale AM1-AM6)

Closing Date: Thursday, 1st October 2026

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

We seek a committed and enthusiastic professional to join our established science team. Working within the Science team, this role will lead our Key Stage 5 teaching and learning, ensuring great outcomes for learners of both A-Level and BTEC qualifications. The successful candidate will demonstrate their ability to drive standards across the wider teaching team, ensuing long term planning, individual lesson preparations, and communication and accountability for students help all achieve. Experience of coordinating BTEC qualifications would be an advantage., Be an outstanding teacher, able to motivate and challenge learners of all abilities across Key Stages 3-5

• 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