Lead Practitioner: Elevating Teaching & Schoolwide Impact

The Spires College; Torquay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spires College in Torquay seeks a Lead Practitioner to join our extended leadership team. This role blends outstanding classroom practice with a commitment to developing colleagues and teaching across the National Curriculum at KS3-5.

The successful candidate will model great teaching, guide staff development through small group CPD and coaching, and work with senior leaders to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the College.

Qualifications

• Excellent classroom practitioner with a strong understanding of how children learn and what makes great teaching.
• Experience in guiding colleagues to develop practice and supporting professional growth.
• Ability to motivate and inspire others while working autonomously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Practitioner role in a whole-college focus, guiding staff to improve practice.
• Facilitate small group CPD and coaching for staff development.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership Team to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the College.
• Model outstanding teaching across a National Curriculum subject at KS3–KS5.

Skills

Exceptional teaching

Leadership

Coaching

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

The Spires College in Torquay seeks a Lead Practitioner to join our extended leadership team. This role blends outstanding classroom practice with a commitment to developing colleagues and teaching across the National Curriculum at KS3-5.

The successful candidate will model great teaching, guide staff development through small group CPD and coaching, and work with senior leaders to ensure high-quality teaching and learning across the College.