The Sir John Colfox Academy is looking for a Second in Science to join our fantastic {Team:} team. Could this be you?
Actual Salary £32,916 - £51,048 per annum per annum (M1 to UP3)
In addition a TLR 2.2 is offered for Second in Science.
This job is Full Time for 1265 hours.
It is offered on a Permanent basis.
Second in Science – Required from February/Easter 2026
We are seeking an enthusiastic, well-qualified, and successful classroom practitioner to teach Science at KS3, KS4, and KS5. The successful candidate will be required to deliver their specialism up to A Level. We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for their subject, who is reflective and able to inspire, motivate, and challenge students.
The ideal candidate will uphold high standards in teaching and professional development, with strong expectations for student learning.
As a Second in Science you would be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in Science learning and teaching, as well as innovating to get the best out of the students and your department. Colfox’s focus is developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ engagement and progress. We believe that action based research is the key to improving teaching and the learning experience of our students and as the Second in Science you would lead one of these action research groups to help improve the students experience and outcomes in Science.
If you want to work with a successful department in a school that values its staff and is at the heart of the community, then we look forward to receiving your application. This post is suitable for an ambitious and forward thinking candidate and we welcome applications from teachers who have at least three years’ experience of classroom practice.
We have a mentoring system to support leadership skills for those who have not yet had opportunities for this. If you are a colleague who is less experienced and do not feel ready to take on a Second in Science role at this current time, then we would still like to hear from you. It could be that with further support and experience, you could make the transition at a later date. Enthusiasm for Science education and outstanding classroom practice is what we are looking for.
The Department of Education is offering a Levelling Up Premium worth up to £3,000 after tax annually for physics and chemistry teachers in the first five years of their careers who choose to work in disadvantaged schools. Find out if you are eligible:
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Amanda Tuck on 01308 422291 or by emailing
About our School
Set in a stunning location overlooking Bridport and the surrounding rolling hills, the Sir John Colfox Academy was built in 1999 and offers a lovely environment for staff to work in and where students can achieve their maximum potential.
‘Inspiring learners, Achieving Excellence is our aim’, and we are proud of our wonderful team of teaching and support staff who do their very best to bring this to life for all of our students.
Whilst we are very proud of our record of excellent exam results, and our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, we believe a first class education is about much more than this, and aspire for all our students to have a school experience that gives them access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment.