Lead Practitioner science

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Science to inspire students and enhance teaching practices. This role is pivotal in supporting school improvement and fostering a love for science among students. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional teaching skills, lead curriculum development, and engage a dedicated team to achieve outstanding results. With a commitment to excellence and a thriving educational environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on student achievement and school growth.

Qualifications

• Exceptional and experienced science teacher with a passion for inspiring students.
• Ability to model best practices and lead teaching improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support and challenge school leaders during the next stage of improvement.
• Enhance student achievement and narrow attainment gaps.

Skills

Inspirational Teaching

Curriculum Development

Student Engagement

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science

Job description

Position – Lead Practitioner – Science – L1 – L4

Start date: September 2025

Our school is a place of possibilities, where we recognize the impact that inspirational staff can have on students' life chances. We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in science to support and challenge our school and its leaders during the next stage of improvement and growth.

We are a thriving school committed to providing an 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.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptional and experienced science teacher who can inspire our dedicated team, model best practices, and lead teaching improvements to enhance student achievement across all groups, helping to narrow attainment gaps. Our students love science, and we aim to further ignite this passion through outstanding teaching and enriching opportunities.