Second in Science

St Peter's CofE Academy; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free car parking

Comprehensive CPD programme for all

Free meals on site for staff

Occupational health

Employee assistance programme

Free fitness suite on site

Leisure centre discount

Wellbeing day for staff

Job summary

St Peter’s CofE Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an outstanding Second in Science to lead and manage the Science Faculty in partnership with the Subject Leader and the senior leadership team.

You will work closely with SLT to drive excellent progress for pupils, uphold the academy ethos, and contribute to shaping an ambitious learning culture across the science curriculum.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills with ability to motivate their team.
• Proven ability to drive exceptional progress for students.
• Commitment to school ethos of high expectations.
• Resolved to make a real difference to students' lives.
• Belief that all children can achieve.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management support to the Science Faculty.
• Collaborate with the Subject Leader for Science and SLT.
• Drive improvements in student progress and attainment.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Job description

The Academy is looking to appoint an outstanding and innovative Second in Science. You will be responsible for supporting the Subject Leader for Science with the Leadership and Management of the Faculty, working closely with the senior leadership team.

The successful candidate will:

• Demonstrate outstanding Leadership and Management skills and have the ability to motivate their team.
• Demonstrate the potential to ensure exceptional progress for our students
• Be committed to St Peter's ethos of high expectations
• Have resolve to make a real difference to the lives of students
• Believe that all children can and will achieve

Academy Context:

St Peter’s CofE Academy is rated Good by Ofsted and is an over subscribed, mixed 11-16 popular Church of England Academy which puts Christian values, faiths and high standards at the centre of all we do. We serve the whole community of Stoke-on-Trent and welcome students of all faiths and none.

We have a vibrant and exciting learning environment which embodies our core Christian values and the belief that we can enrich every life.

Our July 2026 staff survey graded the school as outstanding. Staff morale, staff wellbeing, staff workload and appreciation of staff achievement and contribution were graded highest across all categories.

We are proud of our staff and student wellbeing focus and we provide a comprehensive staff induction and ECT support programme with a highly commended on-going CPD programme for new and existing staff.

St Peter’s CofE Academy is a well-resourced school with a motivated and enthusiastic student body. The Academy is located in the heart of the city with excellent transport links by road or rail.

Staff Benefits:

• 2 weeks holiday at October half term
• A comprehensive CPD programme for all staff
• Free on site car parking
• Access to occupational health
• Meals available on site for all staff between 8am to 2pm
• Free meals for all staff on Inset days and Open Evening events
• Occupational Sick Pay
• Exceptional leave arrangements for family events
• Free eye tests and contribution towards glasses for DSE users
• A comprehensive EAP (employee assistance programme) with 24 - hour access
• Free fitness suite on site
• Money off membership of Fenton Manor Leisure Centre
• An exceptional staff well-being offer with wellbeing meetings half termly including a Menopause group
• Annual staff wellbeing day following the annual Open Evening with a host of free wellbeing activities for all staff

DBS Checks

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Amendment Order 1986 and, as such, it will be necessary for a Submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Asylum and Immigration

To comply with Asylum and Immigration legislation you will be required (if appointed) to provide one or more documents from the Immigration Act 2006 - List A and B. You must provide proof of current and valid permission to be in the United Kingdom and valid permission to do the type of work offered.