Lead Practitioner of Science

Lead Practitioner of Science – Secondary Academy in Bushey

Location: Bushey
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale (Fringe) – Competitive for the area
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September start

Job Overview

A high-performing and supportive Secondary Academy in Bushey is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Science to join the school from September. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Science teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and ready to have a wider impact across the department and school.

As Lead Practitioner of Science, you will play a key role in raising standards of teaching and learning across the Science department. Working within a successful and collaborative Trust, you will support colleagues, drive innovation in the classroom, and help ensure students achieve excellent outcomes at KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities available.

This position would suit an exceptional practitioner looking to step into a leadership-focused role while continuing to teach and inspire students.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning in Science, ensuring consistently high standards across the department

• Monitor student progress and work with the Quality of Education Team to raise attainment and close achievement gaps

• Provide coaching, mentorship and instructional support to colleagues to improve classroom practice

• Contribute to the design and implementation of engaging and effective Schemes of Learning

• Promote excellent behaviour for learning and high expectations within Science lessons

• Work closely with the Head of Science and United Learning Subject Advisors to support curriculum development and whole-school improvement

• Model outstanding classroom practice and support staff through lesson observations, feedback and professional development

Qualifications and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a relevant Science degree

• Proven track record of outstanding teaching in Science at KS3 and KS4

• Ability to support colleagues through coaching, modelling lessons and constructive feedback

• Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills

• Evidence of improving student progress and raising attainment

• KS5 teaching experience desirable but not essential

What We Offer

• Fringe Lead Practitioner Scale with competitive salary and benefits

• Excellent professional development including NPQML, NPQSL and leadership training

• Opportunities to collaborate across a successful multi-academy trust

• A supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing

• Modern facilities and well-resourced Science department

• A positive and ambitious school culture focused on student success

To apply for this Lead Practitioner of Science role, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you're perfect for this role.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lead Practitioner of Science, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lead Practitioner of Science_ candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service, and employment will be subject to references. This Lead Practitioner of Science post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974._

Apply for this Lead Practitioner of Science opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Lead Practitioner of Science role within 48 hours.

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Lead Practitioner of Science – Secondary Academy in Bushey