Lead Practitioner of Science, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in Wandsworth seeks a Lead Practitioner of Science to enhance their teaching team. This role offers a reduced timetable and the chance to focus on your specialism. The school has strong results and modern facilities, making it an ideal environment for a dedicated educator. Join a supportive team and contribute to shaping the future of Science education in a thriving school.

Qualifications

• Substantial Science teaching & middle leadership experience.
• Experience teaching in an inner city school beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Model Outstanding teaching & learning in the Science department.
• Help shape the Science department and improve results.

Skills

Teaching

Leadership

Education

Qualified Science Teacher with UK QTS

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 full details of this Lead Practitioner of Science position before applying:

Job Description - Lead Practitioner of Science

• 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

Candidate Specification - Lead Practitioner of Science

• 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.

School Information - Lead Practitioner of Science

• 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.

Lead Practitioner of Science - Wandsworth - September 2025

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