Head of Science

• Alde Valley Academy
• Address: Leiston Suffolk IP16 4BG
• Salary: MPR/UPR TLR1A
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from June 2026

• Reference: 8530

Alde Valley Academy(partofKingfisher Schools Trust) is a popular secondary school in Leiston a small town not far from Saxmundhamand Aldeburghand close to the beautiful Suffolk coast.

We are ambitious for our students progress attainment and personal development and strive to create an environment that promotes a keen enjoymentoflearning. We take pride in nurturingmotivatingand encouraging all our staff and pupils to be the best they can be. AtAlde Valley Academy every day offers the chance toAspire and Achievetogether. As part of our community youll be embraced by colleagues whoLead with Kindness champion your growth and celebrate every milestone. HereStronger Togetherisnt just a slogan its how we work: mentoring one another sharing expertise in collaborative planning and offering tailored professional development that helps you thrive at every stage of your career.

We have high aspirations for our pupils and provide a range of opportunities to enrich their life experiences. We are proud that we provide a highly caring and safe environment for our pupils and families.

We are seeking a talented ambitious teacher to join our successful team as theHeadofScience. The postofHeadofDepartment carries overall management responsibility for the relevant curriculum area and the staff working within the post also has a broader responsibility as a middle leader to work with and support senior staff colleagues to promote and sustain the wider educational progressofall pupils at the school.

You will:

• be highly motivated enthusiastic and have the ability toinspire pupils to be the best they can be

• be accomplishedin your current role

• deliver the highest quality educational experience for our children

• be wholly dedicatedto safeguarding pupils

• work alongsidea supportive teamofprofessionals within the school and as partofKingfisher SchoolsTrust.

We willoffer you:

• a welcoming and caring staff team

• a supportive teamofprofessionals within the school and as partofKingfisher Schools Trust

• a rangeofdedicated staff wellbeing support.

Kingfisher Schools Trustoffers employees a wide rangeofbenefits including:

• excellent opportunities for continuous professional development

• access to a huge varietyoftraining courses through The National College

• a pension scheme (TPS) with generous employer contribution

• an Employee Assistance Programme for free and confidential advice

• shopping and leisure discounts

• a cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme

• an affordable electric car salary sacrificescheme.

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