Lead Practitioner Science with Whole School Teaching & Learning Responsibility – Full time, Permanent from September 2025

You will be a proactive member of a small team of lead practitioners whose role is to improve teaching and learning in the department and across the wider school community.

Why join us?

Inspiring Discovery, Innovation, and Achievement

Strong Results: Our Science department has a proven track record of success, with students achieving great outcomes.

Lead Practitioner (LP) Salary: We offer a competitive LP scale salary that recognises your expertise, values your contribution to whole-school development, and supports your aspirations for future growth

Supportive Environment: You’ll support a talented team of teachers across the school. Our Lead Practitioner team are passionate about sparking curiosity and fostering a love of discovery and understanding.

Professional Growth: We are committed to your career development, offering tailored CPD opportunities.

Well-Equipped Facilities: The Science department is supported by eight science laboratories, specialist equipment, and a dedicated departmental prep and workroom, providing an ideal environment for innovative and collaborative teaching.

The Role

As a Lead Practitioner, you will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong passion for the education of children;
• Have the vision to drive high standards in teaching, learning, and assessment across all key stages;
• Coach teachers to enhance their teaching with ambitious and lessons, ensuring lessons remain both rigorous and inspiring;
• Have a track record of inspiring and motivating both staff and students to achieve their full potential;
• Be a pivotal part of our team, contributing to the development of our teaching staff.

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual who:

• Is an outstanding teacher of science
• Has the ability to inspire and develop others.
• Is ambitious, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.

This post is suitable for an experienced and highly ambitious teacher or a Curriculum Leader looking for a new challenge and a whole school responsibility.

This is an exciting opportunity!

If you are interested in this position and require further information please contact our School Business Manager, Tracey Roberts on the above number.

Application packs are available for download from the school website