Lead Practitioner: Raise Standards in English/Math/Science

Southwold Primary School; Melksham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Melksham Oak Community School is seeking a Lead Practitioner to raise standards in English, Mathematics or Science. The post requires a strong practitioner with the credibility to improve outcomes, working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective assessment, curriculum implementation and targeted interventions.

The role focuses on using data to identify pupils at risk, delivering high-impact support, and promoting excellence across teaching practices within a dynamic school

Qualifications

• Proven ability to raise standards across English, mathematics or science.
• Strong data literacy to identify pupils at risk of underachievement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration with senior leaders and curriculum teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum improvements and ensure high-quality teaching across key subject areas.
• Use data to monitor progress and implement targeted catch-up and keep-up strategies.
• Deliver high-impact intervention including small-group and 1:1 support.
• Collaborate with SLT and Curriculum Leader to drive sustained attainment improvements.

Skills

Subject leadership

Data-driven decision making

Collaborative working

Intervention strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's degree in relevant subject

Job description

Melksham Oak Community School is seeking a Lead Practitioner to raise standards in English, Mathematics or Science. The post requires a strong practitioner with the credibility to improve outcomes, working with the Senior Leadership Team to ensure effective assessment, curriculum implementation and targeted interventions.

The role focuses on using data to identify pupils at risk, delivering high-impact support, and promoting excellence across teaching practices within a dynamic school