Lead Practitioner of Science

Teaching Vacancies; Castleford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Castleford is seeking a passionate Science educator to inspire pupils and lead a team of high achieving specialists. The ideal candidate will demonstrate outstanding teaching practices and a commitment to the academic success of each pupil. The role includes strategic development of the science department and offers comprehensive wellbeing support as part of the team.

Benefits

Comprehensive wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Outstanding practitioner dedicated to science education.
• Inspirational, motivated, and passionate about teaching.
• Commitment to Castleford Academy Trust's vision and pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Inspire pupils to achieve their potential.
• Lead a department of high achieving specialists.
• Manage behaviour throughout the department.
• Contribute to strategic development and initiatives.

Skills

Inspiring pupils in Science

Leading a team of specialists

Behaviour management

Outstanding teaching delivery

Strategic departmental development

Tracking pupil progress

Collaboration with SLT

Job description

Skills and experience

• Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Science to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Able to lead a team of high achieving specialists.
• Able to confidently manage behaviour throughout the department.
• Committed to delivering consistently outstanding teaching and ability to share your practice with others in a constructive and collaborative manner.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the department by implementing new initiatives, monitoring and reporting on key outcomes, to ensure the department meets academic targets.
• Responsible and accountable for pupil attainment and achievement, by tracking pupil progress and supporting individual pupils’ learning needs, liaising with SLT to report on data and implement intervention strategies.
• Able to work alongside the Leader of Science to develop/maintain outstanding practise.

• An outstanding practitioner.
• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.
• Passionate about science and the education of young people.
• Committed to Castleford Academy Trust vision and values.
• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Science as a subject.
• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies.

What the school offers its staff

As part of our team at Castleford Academy Trust, you will have access to a comprehensive package of wellbeing support designed exclusively for schools, providing access to a team of in-house wellbeing experts, counsellors, nurses and physiotherapists.

Commitment to safeguarding

Castleford Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. For positions at Castleford Academy you are required to complete a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) Enhanced check prior to appointment.