Subject Support Manager – Science

Role Overview

• Representing AQA and delivering key subject messages to external audiences
• Supporting schools, centres, and teachers with subject-related queries, and planning and delivering our Science
• Engaging with teachers both face-to-face and online to support continuous improvement and subject confidence
• Building strong relationships with subject stakeholders and using insights to shape future developments
• Gathering and analysing data and customer feedback using relevant tools to inform decisions and improve delivery
• Collaborating with internal teams such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, and Events to ensure alignment and smooth delivery

Requirements

• A clear and confident understanding one or more of the Science subject areas, their specifications, and current pedagogy
• An understanding of GCSE and/or A Level assessment and awareness of the wider education landscape
• Experience that shows you’ve already extended your influence beyond your own classroom for example through subject networks, CPD delivery, EdTech projects or other outward-facing responsibilities
• Current or former teaching experience and ability to demonstrate credibility with teachers
• The ability to use data effectively to inform delivery and understand customer impact
• Clear and empathetic communication skills, including presenting to teachers, parents and students and responding to questions or challenges
• The ability to explain AQA’s offer in a clear and accessible way
• Flexibility to travel extensively, including occasional overnight stays

Benefits

• up to 11.5 percent pension contribution
• BUPA healthcare support
• wellbeing programmes
• volunteering opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service, along with discretionary Christmas closure days