Lead Practitioner of Science

Education First Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Education First Recruitment is seeking an experienced Science Lead Practitioner for a permanent role at a secondary school in Peckham, starting in January. The successful candidate will lead by example, support colleagues and raise science achievement across the department.

You will oversee curriculum planning, assessment strategies and professional development, while delivering high-quality science lessons and mentoring colleagues to improve classroom practice across the school.

Qualifications

• QTS required and strong science knowledge.
• Strong track record of securing pupil outcomes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering consistently high-quality science lessons
• Modelling outstanding teaching and learning practice
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues
• Contributing to science curriculum planning and development
• Promoting effective assessment and feedback strategies
• Monitoring pupil progress and identifying areas for improvement
• Supporting teachers to develop their classroom practice
• Sharing effective teaching strategies across the department
• Contributing to professional development and staff training
• Promoting high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Working with leaders to improve outcomes

Skills

QTS

Secondary Science

pupil outcomes

Curriculum planning

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Lead Practitioner of Science – Peckham

Lead Practitioner of Science – Secondary School

Education First | Peckham, South London | Permanent Position | January Start

Education First is recruiting an experienced and inspirational Science Teacher for a permanent Lead Practitioner position at a secondary school in Peckham, starting in January.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding science practitioner who is passionate about developing teaching and learning, supporting colleagues and raising achievement across the department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving classroom practice, strengthening curriculum delivery and helping pupils achieve their full potential in Science.

The Role

• Delivering consistently high-quality science lessons
• Modelling outstanding teaching and learning practice
• Supporting the development of colleagues through coaching and mentoring
• Contributing to science curriculum planning and development
• Promoting effective assessment and feedback strategies
• Monitoring pupil progress and identifying areas for improvement
• Supporting teachers to develop their classroom practice
• Sharing effective teaching strategies across the department
• Contributing to professional development and staff training
• Promoting high expectations, positive behaviour and pupil engagement
• Working closely with departmental and senior leaders to improve outcomes

What We're Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong experience teaching Science at secondary level
• A proven track record of securing strong pupil outcomes
• Excellent subject knowledge and classroom management skills
• Experience supporting or developing other teachers
• A strong understanding of curriculum planning and assessment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A passion for improving teaching and learning
• The ability to lead by example and inspire colleagues

Experience as a Lead Practitioner, Head of Science, Deputy Head of Department or experienced classroom teacher with leadership responsibilities would be advantageous.

What You Can Expect

• Permanent position starting in January
• A leadership opportunity within one secondary school in Peckham
• The chance to improve science teaching and learning
• Opportunities to coach and develop colleagues
• Collaboration with departmental and senior leaders
• Support from a dedicated Education First consultant

Why Work With Education First?

At Education First, we take the time to understand your experience, strengths and career ambitions so we can introduce you to opportunities that match your expertise.

You’ll have a dedicated consultant supporting you throughout the recruitment process, with access to permanent teaching and leadership opportunities across London.