Lead Practitioner for Science

eTeach UK Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sidney Stringer Academy is seeking a strategic and inspirational leader to head Science across the Academy. The role focuses on delivering outstanding outcomes, driving curriculum development, and modelling exceptional teaching practice to support a thriving faculty.

You will lead on assessment, progress monitoring, and staff development, ensuring high standards and impactful pupil progress across KS3-KS4 (and KS5 where applicable). Interviews will guide exact responsibilities.

Qualifications

• QT status or equivalent required.
• Degree in relevant subject.
• Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 (KS5 if applicable).

Responsibilities

• Lead on outstanding science outcomes across the Academy and contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum.
• Promote collective responsibility for teaching standards within the Academy and other workplaces as directed.
• Support development of a highly skilled faculty team and model outstanding teaching practices.
• Deliver teaching strategies that directly improve pupil outcomes and academic results.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum development

Assessment & evaluation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent

Degree in relevant subject

Job description

Are you seeking a new opportunity within an ambitious and supportive team, where you can contribute towards an excellent teaching and learning environment?

Job overview

To take on a strategic leadership role in Science, and across the Academy (the specific roles will be decided after interview and will be dependent on staffing within the department). To practise and promote collective responsibility for their implementation both within the Academy and in other workplaces as directed. To lead on outstanding outcomes in Science. To support the development of a highly skilled faculty team and model outstanding teaching and contribute to the development of an outstanding curriculum across the Academy.

The right candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or equivalent qualification


• Degree in relevant subject


• Experience teaching KS3 & KS4 (and KS5 if applicable)


• Proven ability to deliver teaching strategies that directly lead to excellent academic results and pupil outcomes


• Advanced ability to assess, evaluate, and monitor student progress and attainment effectively


• High-level classroom observation skills, with the ability to provide well-founded appraisals and actionable advice to colleagues

Why join us?

At Sidney Stringer Academy, you’ll be working alongside a passionate team, and will have the ability to help shape teaching and learning standards and make a real difference. You will have opportunities for professional development and growth.

Interviews will take place on Friday 20th November 2026