Lead Practitioner of Science

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Kingswinford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Lead Practitioner of Science in a thriving Multi Academy Trust. This role involves collaborating with the Head of Science to enhance teaching and learning across the department while ensuring students engage in enriching extra-curricular activities. The successful candidate will be instrumental in analyzing performance data and implementing strategies that foster student success. Join a dedicated team committed to educational excellence and make a significant impact on students' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified instructional coach or willingness to complete training.
• Experience in developing teaching and learning strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop quality teaching and learning across the Science department.
• Support planning and delivering high-quality lessons.

Skills

Instructional Coaching

Teaching and Learning Development

Data Analysis

Pedagogy Improvement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Relevant Degree

Job description

Lead Practitioner of Science

Start Date: September 2025

Permanent, full-time

L7-L11

We are a Multi Academy Trust comprising six secondary schools and one primary school, with over 750 employees and more than 5,500 students, based in Dudley, West Midlands.

This is an exciting and new opportunity to work alongside the Head of Science. The successful candidate will be a qualified instructional coach or be prepared to complete this training, to develop teaching, learning, and pedagogy across the department and wider school.

The Lead Practitioner of Science is part of a team responsible for developing the quality of teaching, learning, and pedagogy across the department and the wider school. The Lead Practitioner is also accountable for ensuring students have opportunities for and experiences of extra-curricular Science activities.

The Lead Practitioner works closely with the Head of Department, senior staff, and the central team. Lead Practitioners help accelerate improvement and raise standards in their subject area.

They will support in planning and delivering high-quality lessons, improving outcomes, and ensuring student engagement in extra-curricular activities. They will analyze performance data to support students in achieving their best possible outcomes.

Please see the attached job description for more details.

Closing Date: 9am on Monday 19th May

Interview Date: Wednesday 21st May

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

For more information or to book a viewing, please contact Zoe Trevis at [e-mail].

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024, as part of our recruitment process, we will conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates to identify any content that could cause reputational damage or pose safeguarding concerns. Any findings will be discussed during the interview.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken, and a satisfactory outcome is required. Details of these checks can be found at KCSIE 2024.

This role involves regulated activity and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and Children’s Barred List Check.

It is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Certain convictions are considered 'protected' and do not need to be disclosed. Guidance is available at MOJ guidance.

Appointments are conditional upon a satisfactory police records check via the DBS. Further guidance can be found at DBS filtering guidance.

We are committed to equal opportunity and will ensure no applicant is disadvantaged or discriminated against based on protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.