SECOND IN SCIENCE – KEY STAGE 3 CO-ORDINATOR CHEMISTRY OR PHYSICS SUBJECT SPECIALISM Dates: Apply by Monday 20 April 2026 at 9:00am Interview: Thursday 30 April 2026 Salary : MPR-UPR TLR : 2.2 - £5348pa plus the possibility of an additional TLR3 Contract type: Full Time Contract term: Permanent Required by: September 2026 This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, experienced and enthusiastic teacher to take on a leadership role within the Science department at King Edward VI School. The successful candidate will support the Head of Science with the leadership and management of the range of specialisms covered, with a particular responsibility for leading Key Stage 3. For a suitably qualified candidate there may be an opportunity to take on further responsibility with an additional payment of £1200 as Acting Head of Department one day per week. We are looking for an exceptional practitioner with experience in subject leadership. The successful candidate will have a pro-active approach and excellent communication skills. As Second in Science they will have a strategic role in working alongside the Head of Science to shape the development of teaching and learning across the department in order to maximise achievement. King Edward VI School is a popular 11-18 comprehensive school rated Good by OfSTED in 2022 with recognition of outstanding practice and a highly positive ethos. The school is well-regarded within the community and has a reputation for high quality teaching. Lichfield is a small, vibrant cathedral city which is easily accessible from the surrounding areas. If you would like to discuss the role further or arrange a visit to our school, please contact office@keslichfield.org.uk For further information and all the documents you will need to make an application, please visit our website VACANCIES email: office@keslichfield.org.uk or telephone 01543 255714. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (Formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose all criminal convictions.