Curriculum Leader of Science - Abersychan School

Salary: TPS \/ UPS plus TLR 1B (£12,739)

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Start date: 13/04/2026

Thank you for your interest in the position of Curriculum Leader of Science at Abersychan School. This is an extremely important position in our school, as we aim to improve provision and raise standards in Science. The Science Department consists of strong teachers and requires strong leadership to secure good outcomes for students in the first instance, before becoming excellent! The Assistant Headteacher Pedagogy will work closely with the Curriculum Leader of Science to ensure that teaching and learning is at least consistently good across the department.

Abersychan School is an 11-16 comprehensive school which ensures that children of all abilities fulfil their potential. We are a school that is committed to ensuring that all our young people are happy, successful and ready for their lives beyond school. Our expectations and standards are high. We have a committed and caring staff who are dedicated to ensuring that each child achieves their personal best. The school currently has 736 students, 48 teachers and 46 members of support staff. The school serves an area of socio-economic disadvantage and 30% of students are entitled to free school meals.

The school's aims are delivered through a strong pastoral system, a commitment to providing high quality learning experiences and an extensive range of sporting, cultural, musical and extra-curricular activities. Students are happy, hard-working and positive about the school. They genuinely are an asset to our community and are incredibly friendly. We have fantastic parents and governors who are very supportive in helping us ensure that each student receives the very best education. The school has been widely commended for making significant improvements to behaviour management and we are striving to secure the highest standards through an outstanding provision.

The staff body at Abersychan School are a hardworking and dynamic team, with a shared vision that all students experience the highest quality teaching and learning to achieve their best. The school is well resourced with digital teaching resources, including interactive whiteboards, visualisers and Chromebooks. Provision for the development of students' skills is bolstered by strong leadership, a coherent curriculum model and a strong strategic plan.

We are looking for an exceptional person who has the energy, drive, resilience and commitment to join us at this crucial time in our improvement journey. If you are excited by the prospect of playing a significant role in realising the school's ambitions, have an unrelenting belief that all students can achieve, regardless of background and ability, then we would love to hear from you! In return, I personally guarantee you the very best level of support.

Please do not hesitate to contact brioney.fortt@abersychanschool.co.uk , should you wish to receive further information regarding this role or to arrange a visit to the school.


This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

This post requires registration with the EWC - Education Workforce Council.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.

Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.