Subject Lead Science

AQA Education; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education organization in the UK seeks a Subject Lead for Science to guide a team and enhance customer support. The ideal candidate will have experience leading a Science department and a strong understanding of the GCSE and A Level syllabus. This pivotal role offers a chance to influence educational reform and support various stakeholders. The position is full-time with hybrid working options, competitive salary, and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Bupa Health Insurance

Generous pension contributions

25 days of annual leave

Opportunities for volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Recent experience leading a Science department or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of assessment processes.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and inspiring a team of Science subject experts.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for teachers.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data interpretation

Customer support

Education

Experience leading a Science team

Knowledge of GCSE and A Level syllabus

Job description

At AQA were committed to advancing education and were committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and its our people who make this happen.

Subject Lead - Science

Permanent

Manchester :

Milton Keynes or Guildford :

Hybrid Working - At least one day a week in the office and regular customer visits with national travel and potential overnight stays

Join AQA as Subject Lead for Science

Due to recent announcements on assessment reform we are expanding the AQA Science Subject Support team. This pivotal leadership role will guide a team of Science experts to deliver outstanding support for teachers and ensure AQA maintains its leading position in the GCSE and A Level market.

If youre ready to take your passion for Science beyond the classroom and influence how thousands of students experience the subject this is your opportunity to make a national impact.

Why this role matters

This role is ideal for experienced educators who are looking to move beyond the classroom and now want to shape education more broadly through AQA.

Are you ready to apply your leadership and Science expertise to a meaningful role in a charitable setting If youve recently led a Science team and taught GCSE and A Level Sciences and youre passionate about shaping the future of education consider joining the UKs leading awarding body.

With increased investment in understanding and supporting our customers this role offers a chance to make a tangible impact on AQAs flagship subject. Youll contribute to educational reform influence subject-level policy and drive forward our diverse support and product offerings.

Purpose

As Subject Lead for Science youll play a pivotal role in delivering AQAs Science curriculum strategy. Youll ensure AQA remains the top choice for educators by enhancing our customer support and strengthening our subject-specific offerings.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading and inspiring a team of four Science subject experts coaching and developing them to deliver exceptional support.
• Acting as a primary point of contact for teachers providing clear and accessible guidance on specifications and assessments.
• Collaborating with stakeholders across the UK to deliver impactful support materials and events.
• Working closely with Product Management to align classroom needs with AQAs product development.
• Representing AQA at conferences and events sharing insights and building relationships with educators.

What's in it for You

Career Development

• Lead and influence in your area of expertise with opportunities to represent AQA at national conferences.
• Transition your leadership and curriculum knowledge from the classroom to a national platform shaping the future of mathematics education.
• Gain valuable insights into assessment content and delivery.

Personal Growth and Wellbeing

• Bupa Health Insurance Health Care Cash Plan Life Assurance and an Electric Vehicle Leasing scheme.
• Generous pension contributions of up to 11.5%.
• 25 days of annual leave increasing with service plus bank holidays and extra closure days at Christmas.
• Opportunities for volunteering leave and professional development.

To succeed in this role youll need :

• Recent experience leading a Science department or equivalent with a strong understanding of the GCSE and A Level syllabus.
• A deep knowledge of assessment processes and the wider educational landscape.
• Strong data interpretation skills to inform decision-making and enhance customer support.
• The ability to travel across the UK with occasional overnight stays.
• Excellent communication skills capable of presenting to diverse audiences and handling challenging conversations.
• Proven matrix management skills to influence a range of internal and external stakeholders.

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Make your mark on Science educationjoin AQA and help shape the future.

Application Process

To apply please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role.

Application deadline : Sunday 30th November 23 : 59

Pre-screen call with the Recruiter followed by;

First stage : Teams Interviews with a pre-set scenario - 8th and 9th December

Second stage : Face to Face with a presentation - 15th and 16st December

Decisions : Made in time before year end.

The successful candidate will ideally start on or before April 2026

The expected start date will align with teacher notice periods or earlier if feasible.

At AQA we are committed to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equity and inclusion. We believe that a diverse team brings richer perspectives and drives better outcomes. Our ED&I strategy ensures that everyoneregardless of religion ethnicity gender identity or expression age disability sexual orientation or backgroundis valued respected and empowered to thrive. We actively promote inclusive language avoid stereotypes and strive for representation across all dimensions of diversity. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

Successful candidates will be unable to maintain an Associate role with AQA or any other exam board.

#CRE23

Recruitment Agencies

Summary

Supporting customers retaining and growing market share through subject expertise. You will also be responsible for using your subject expertise to provide internal consultancy providing customer insight plus building and managing relationships with external stakeholders where needed.

Activities

• Responsible for setting and meeting challenging goals and milestones for delivery of your subject(s)
• Responsible for planning monitoring and delivering Customer and Product priorities within your subject(s). Eg) Responsible for the creation monitoring and delivery of subject focused annual plans
• Where appropriate be responsible for managing and monitoring performance of a small team e.g. including talent spotting development opportunities and driving high performance.
• Use relevant systems reports and dashboards to plan and record delivery for your subject to meet delivery targets.
• Lead and support projects or workstreams within Customer and Product which are of a commensurate level to your role maximising development opportunities
• Engage with key stakeholders to support effective planning and delivery of priorities e.g. Product Management Marketing Sales Customer Training and Events and Customer & Product Planning Manager.
• Responsible for effective identification and management of risks and dependencies
• Ensure your work supports continuous improvement in process and delivery to drive customer experience and satisfaction levels
• Responsible for working with other teams to reduce failure demand from customers in your subject(s) e.g improve first contact resolution of customer enquiries.
• Promote customer centricity be an advocate for the customer across the business and provide subject based customer insight.
• Be a brand advocate for AQA with customers and associates.
• Represent the team subject(s) and Customer & Product as part of wider organisational projects and priorities
• Contribute to business wide processes where needed to support customer facing activity eg) incident management and awarding
• Responsible for the recruitment and management of associates to support delivery to customers within your subject(s) in line with the AQA associate strategy.
• Engage with and influence subject level stakeholders such as subject associations and learned societies to build advocacy and support and to provide both stakeholder and customer insight to inform current and future developments eg At times of reform
• Present at stakeholder events in collaboration with the Product Management team in line with the product growth strategy in order to influence stakeholder views and decisions to ensure AQA is seen as the board of choice for the subject.

Key Skills

• Healthcare Attorney,General Insurance,Attorney At Law,Core Banking,Import & Export,Airlines

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 48000 - 55500