Lead Practitioner science

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner in Science to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving teaching excellence and enhancing student achievement across all groups. With a strong commitment to fostering a love for science, the successful candidate will model best practices and lead initiatives that address attainment gaps. The school, rated as Good by Ofsted, values belonging, aspiration, and respect, ensuring a supportive environment for both staff and students. If you are an experienced science teacher ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in improving student outcomes in science.
• Experience in leading teams and mentoring other teachers.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead teaching improvements in science.
• Support staff and school leaders in ongoing development.

Skills

Science Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Science

Job description

Position – Lead Practitioner – Science – L1 – L4

Start date: September 2025

Our school is a place of possibilities, where we believe that inspirational staff can significantly impact students' life chances. We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in science to support and challenge our staff and school leaders during our ongoing improvement and growth.

We are a thriving school committed to providing excellent education. Our core values of belonging, aspiration, and respect—"raise the bar"—are embedded in all our activities. Rated as Good by Ofsted, our school has experienced a significant increase in applications, leading to oversubscription. Kings Heath Secondary School is a maintained 11-16 school with seven forms of entry.

We are looking for an exceptional and experienced science teacher to join our dedicated team as a Lead Practitioner. In this role, you will inspire our staff by modeling and leading teaching improvements to enhance student achievement across all groups and address attainment gaps. Our students love science, and we aim to foster this enthusiasm through outstanding teaching and learning opportunities.