Lead Practitioner for Science

OAT Futures; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified educator to support science departments across multiple schools. The role involves coaching teachers, developing curriculum, and, when needed, teaching students directly. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, A levels in a science subject, a degree in the respective area, and a PGCE to qualify for teaching status. A significant amount of travel is expected for school visits and training, with some remote work options.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above.
• A levels in a science subject.
• Degree in Chemistry or related discipline.
• PGCE for qualified teacher status.

Responsibilities

• Support science departments to enhance education quality.
• Deliver coaching and curriculum development.
• Visit schools, conduct training, plan lessons, and work remotely.

Skills

Coaching

Curriculum development

Teaching

Subject knowledge in science

Education

GCSE English and Maths at grade C or above

A levels in a science subject

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

PGCE for qualified teacher status

Job description

Overview

Powered by Supporting schools to deliver outstanding science education

Responsibilities

• Supports science departments across multiple schools, helping teachers and leaders improve the quality of science education.
• Delivers coaching, curriculum development, and lesson support, including teaching students directly when needed.
• Works across a wide region, balancing school visits, training, planning, and remote work.

Qualifications

To do this role, you need the same qualifications you’d need to become a science teacher: GCSE English and maths at grade C or above (grade 5 now), A levels in your subject, and a subject specific degree. For me, that was chemistry. After that, I completed a PGCE, which gave me qualified teacher status.

Working hours and travel

My typical working hours are eight until five during term time, but because I travel a lot, I’m usually out of the door well before eight and home well after five. Sometimes I need to pick up work in the evenings or at weekends, especially when I’m planning lessons, training, or meetings. On Fridays I work from home, mostly doing online meetings, and the rest of the week I’m in different schools working with teachers and students.