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Lead Practitioner of Science
EdEx – Education Recruitment
London
On-site
GBP 60,000 - 71,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Science to join their dynamic team in Wandsworth. This permanent position offers a unique opportunity to lead a strong Science department, working closely with the Director of Science to enhance teaching quality and student outcomes. With a reduced timetable, you can focus on your specialism and contribute to a school recognized for its outstanding results. If you are a passionate Science educator with leadership experience, this role is a fantastic chance to make a significant impact in a supportive and innovative environment.
Qualifications
- Qualified Science Teacher with substantial teaching and leadership experience.
- Experience in inner city schools is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Lead and shape the Science department to improve results.
- Model outstanding teaching and learning for the team.
Skills
Education
Job description
Lead Practitioner of Science - Wandsworth - September 2025
A 'Good' graded secondary school in Wandsworth is searching for a Lead Practitioner of Science to join their team on a permanent basis in September. The Science department has a strong team of teachers, including Trainees and ECTs that will benefit from a Lead Practitioner of Science to model outstanding teaching & learning in the team.
You will work in tandem with the Director of Science to help shape the Science department, improving on their current above average results. As a Lead Practitioner of Science, you will benefit from a heavily reduced teaching timetable, as well as flexibility to focus on your specialism as well as key stage.
Please read the full details of this Lead Practitioner of Science position before applying:
- Lead Practitioner of Science
- Reduced timetable for Lead Practitioner duties.
- Inner London Lead Practitioner Payscale
- L2 - L9, £60,735 - £70,401 per annum
- September 2025 start
- Permanent Contract
- Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS
- Experience teaching in an inner city school beneficial
- Substantial Science teaching & middle leadership experience
- Physics, Chemistry, or Biology specialisms equally welcomed.
- Ofsted Outstanding, 11-18 school
- Mixed Sex
- Strong results across the board
- Popular uptake of all three sciences at KS5
- Modern Science labs supported by 3 Science technicians
- Based in Wandsworth, SW London
If you're a strong Science Teacher / Lead Practitioner of Science interested in this Lead Practitioner of Science position for September, please apply today.
If shortlisted, you will be contacted (confidentially) within 12hrs to discuss the school in greater detail before progressing your application further.
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