Lead Practitioner - Safeguarding & Curriculum Excellence

Teaching Vacancies; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Allenbourn Middle School invites applications for a Lead Practitioner to join the senior leadership team from April 2027 or sooner. The role includes leading teaching, learning, safeguarding and curriculum development, with opportunities to contribute to the school’s strategic direction and wider life of the Trust.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with excellent curriculum knowledge and the ability to coach and mentor others while maintaining high standards of

Qualifications

• Strategic leadership to drive school development and improvement.
• Ability to lead in teaching, learning, and safeguarding; PSHE or KS3 English leadership desirable.
• Proven track record in school improvement and high standards of attendance and behaviour.
• Professional outlook with the ability to coach and mentor colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Play a strategic role in ongoing development and improvement of the school.
• Lead in safeguarding, inclusion, and curriculum development.
• Work as part of the senior leadership team to plan and shape strategic direction.
• Contribute to extended opportunities and whole-school life.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Coaching & mentoring

Communication

Class teacher excellence

Education

Qualified teacher with leadership experience

Job description

Allenbourn Middle School invites applications for a Lead Practitioner to join the senior leadership team from April 2027 or sooner. The role includes leading teaching, learning, safeguarding and curriculum development, with opportunities to contribute to the school’s strategic direction and wider life of the Trust.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with excellent curriculum knowledge and the ability to coach and mentor others while maintaining high standards of