Lead Practitioner of Science

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Employee development programmes

Job summary

Harris Academy Beckenham is seeking a Lead Practitioner for the Science Faculty to drive teaching, learning and achievement across the subject area. The role includes monitoring standards and reporting to the governing body, within a Lead Practitioner team, with duties before and after school and at break and lunch.

Visa sponsorship is not available and an enhanced DBS check is required. The academy offers progression opportunities, competitive pay, wellbeing support and access to professional

Qualifications

• Excellent teaching practice with proven impact on student outcomes.
• Strong behaviour management and classroom environment control.
• Ability to contribute to improving learning, teaching and curriculum across the faculty.

Responsibilities

• Lead the improvement of teaching, learning and achievement across the Science Faculty.
• Monitor, evaluate and review standards and provisions in Science.
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning across the Faculty and Academy.

Skills

Outstanding teaching practice

Excellent behaviour management

Curriculum development

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

Harris Academy Beckenham, part of the Harris Federation, is seeking a Lead Practitioner for its Science faculty. The post drives teaching, learning and achievement across the subject, monitors standards and reports faculty performance to the governing body. It is a leadership role within a Lead Practitioner team, carrying duties before and after school and at break and lunch. Visa sponsorship is not available, and an enhanced DBS check is required.

What the job involves

• Lead the improvement of teaching, learning and achievement across the Faculty
• Monitor, evaluate and review standards and provision in the subject area
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning across the Faculty or Academy
• Ensure subject knowledge of Faculty staff is exemplary
• Ensure behaviour in the Faculty is exemplary
• Account for students' performance in line with Academy procedures
• Report accurate information on Faculty performance and development to the governing body
• Work in the Lead Practitioner Team to build a shared vision of high standards
• Contribute to Academy policies and procedures and ensure their consistent implementation
• Support and take part in Harris Federation work, including strand or subject groups
• Ensure Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of high quality
• Take part in duties at lunch, break, before and after school

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Lesson observations and giving robust feedback
• Improvement planning and strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Proven track record of excellent KS3 and KS4 results
• High quality pupil tracking and feedback practices

Skills & knowledge

• Outstanding teaching practice
• Excellent behaviour management
• Contributing to improving the quality of learning, teaching and curriculum

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of teaching KS5
• Experience of working with governors
• Experience of working in more than one school

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression pathways
• Teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership