Deputy Science Lead

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Job Title:   Deputy Science Lead

Location:   Reddish Hall School, Stockport SK5 6UY

Salary:       Up to £37,000.00 per annum (not pro rata)

Hours:       37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8.00am – 4.00pm

Contract:   Permanent, Term Time Only

Start:          September 2025

UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Deputy Science Lead to join our close-knit team at Reddish Hall School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

To develop this department further, we are seeking a Deputy Science lead, to assist the building of the curriculum and enhance the current offer.  This is a new role, as the school continues to grow both in numbers and its curriculum offer. The successful applicant will be required to:

• Secure high-quality teaching, effective use of resources and improve standards of learning and achievement for all pupils in consultation with the Head of department.
• Build on the outcomes for pupils in Science-based qualifications.
• Contribute to the development and / or implementation of Science departmental policy and procedure.
• Teach a flexible range of subjects as necessary to ensure the effective delivery of the school’s curriculum. Work may sometimes be undertaken outside the main teaching area - this may include off-site locations for trips.
• In consultation with the Head of department, undertake other identified areas of responsibility as necessary to ensure effective delivery of the school’s curriculum.
• Share the school’s responsibility to support and promote the learning, personal development and well-being of all students.

Who we are looking for

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes/qualifications:

• UK QTS
• Minimum of 3 years classroom experience
• Experience of delivering GCSE Science curriculum
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school

About Us

Reddish Hall School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 18, catering for pupils with social emotional and mental health difficulties, with a high proportion of pupils who have a diagnosis of ASC. Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life.

We pride ourselves in steering pupils in the right direction, nurturing aspiration to progress them both academically and socially to encourage them to take pride in their achievements. Socially, we build confidence in our students, so they are able to have a greater understanding of the wider community in which they live.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the fifth year running.

Why join Acorn Education? 

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important to us, so you’ll get an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks

And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that’s right for you, including:

• A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• 100’s of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.

And that’s not all, we place the outcomes of the pupils in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you’ll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

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