Lead Practitioner of Science

ALL SAINTS; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and leadership development

Staff wellbeing

Career progression

Job summary

All Saints Academy, Weymouth, seeks a Lead Practitioner of Science to join our ambitious team. This full-time permanent role spans leadership across the Science department, driving high-quality teaching and learning to raise achievement.

The post reports at Leadership Scale LPS1–LPS4 and starts 1 January 2027 (or ASAP). You will coach colleagues, develop curriculum, and contribute to school improvement within a religiously affiliated academy managed in partnership with United Learning.

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practice in Science.
• Ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve practice.
• Lead development of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in Science.
• Support curriculum development and raise achievement across key stages.

Responsibilities

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with proven Science outcomes.
• Coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve practice.
• Lead on development of high-quality teaching and learning strategies in Science.
• Support curriculum development and raise achievement across all key stages.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional development and evidence-informed practice.
• Share the ambition that every student can achieve their full potential.

Skills

Outstanding teaching

Leadership

Coaching

Mentoring

Curriculum development

Evidence‑informed practice

Professional development

Job description

Lead Practitioner of Science at All Saints' Church of England Academy

11 Days Remaining

11 Days Remaining

Job Reference

EDV/2026/ASCEA/22484

Job Category

Teaching & Lecturing | Secondary

Location

Sunnyside Road, Wyke Regis, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9BJ

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£53,847.00 - £57,984.00 Annually (Actual)

LPS1 to LPS4

Closing Date

Midnight, Sun 1st Nov, 2026

Start Date

1st January 2026 or ASAP

Positions Available

1

Interview Date(s)

TBC

About this Role

Lead Practitioner of Science

Full Time | Leadership Scale LPS1 - LPS4 | Required from 1st January 2027

Are you an outstanding Science teacher with a passion for raising standards and developing excellent classroom practice? Do you have the expertise and drive to inspire both students and colleagues? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Science to join our ambitious and high-performing team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and highly effective practitioner to play a key role in improving teaching and learning across the Science department and the wider academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of securing excellent outcomes in Science.
• Have the ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve their practice.
• Lead on the development of high-quality teaching and learning strategies within Science.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to raising achievement across all key stages.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence-informed practice.
• Share our ambition that every student can achieve their full potential.

In return, we offer:

• Enthusiastic and motivated students who are keen to learn.
• A supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities through United Learning and our wider professional networks.
• A culture that values innovation, professional growth and staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on teaching and learning across the academy.

As a proud Church of England school, All Saints Academy is committed to providing an education that enables every student to flourish academically, personally and spiritually. We work closely with the Diocese and United Learning to ensure the highest standards of education and professional development.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers with a track record of outstanding practice who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

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Are you an outstanding Science teacher with a passion for raising standards and developing excellent classroom practice? Do you have the expertise and drive to inspire both students and colleagues? If so, we would love to hear from you.,

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven record of securing excellent outcomes in Science.
• Have the ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues to improve their practice.
• Lead on the development of high-quality teaching and learning strategies within Science.
• Support curriculum development and contribute to raising achievement across all key stages.
• Demonstrate a commitment to professional development and evidence-informed practice.
• Share our ambition that every student can achieve their full potential., We welcome applications from experienced teachers with a track record of outstanding practice who are ready to take the next step in their leadership journey. In return, we offer:
• Enthusiastic and motivated students who are keen to learn.
• A supportive and collaborative team of dedicated professionals.
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities through United Learning and our wider professional networks.
• A culture that values innovation, professional growth and staff wellbeing.
• The opportunity to make a significant impact on teaching and learning across the academy.

As a proud Church of England school, All Saints Academy is committed to providing an education that enables every student to flourish academically, personally and spiritually. We work closely with the Diocese and United Learning to ensure the highest standards of education and professional development.