Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning

Ladybridge High School; Bolton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Ladybridge High School is looking for a Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning to enhance the curriculum by integrating real-world projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with different departments to incorporate Project Based Learning into lessons. Applicants should be enthusiastic teachers of Computing or Enterprise, dedicated to engaging students with innovative approaches. This permanent position requires a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, starting from 1st September 2026.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and effective teacher of Computing or Enterprise.
• Interest in connecting learning to the real world.
• Desire to develop leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Work with other departments on Real World Learning.
• Build opportunities for Project Based Learning.
• Engage learners in solving real-world problems.

Job description

Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning

This is a unique opportunity to become a Lead Practitioner in Real World Learning at Ladybridge High School. We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective teacher of Computing or Enterprise who is also interested in connecting learning to the real world and developing their leadership skills at a whole school level. The successful candidate will work with other departments to build opportunities for Real World Learning and Project Based Learning into their curriculum.

You won’t be starting from scratch; our curriculum is fully embedded and meticulously resourced, supported by robust systems that streamline your daily life in the classroom. However, we also pride ourselves on a curriculum that is rich and forward-thinking. In addition to covering the Key Stage 3 curriculum, we engage in ‘Trivium’ projects where our learners solve real-world problems and explore challenges that push them to think outside the box.

• Using Sonic Pi to compose original musical scores for video games
• Designing and building automated plant-watering robots for our school polytunnel
• Developing and creating a kiosk system for a local zoo

Ladybridge High School is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. This post is subject to enhanced clearance from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Type: Permanent Contract

Contract Length: Required for 1st September 2026