Lead Practitioner - Science

TN United Kingdom; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Science to elevate teaching standards and inspire both students and staff. In this pivotal role, you will design engaging science lessons, mentor fellow educators, and lead the science curriculum to foster a culture of excellence. This full-time position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of science education within a supportive and collaborative environment, where your contributions will make a meaningful impact. If you are passionate about education and ready to lead, this role is your chance to shine.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of outstanding classroom practice in science.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement innovative strategies for science teaching.
• Mentor colleagues and create a culture of high expectations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Science curriculum knowledge

Classroom practice

Mentoring

Innovative teaching strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Become a Lead Practitioner - Science at Leigh Academy Minster!

Are you ready to take your teaching career to the next level? As Lead Practitioner in Science, you’ll be at the forefront of driving excellence across the academy, shaping exceptional teaching and learning, and inspiring both students and staff. You'll play a key role in translating our academy’s vision into vibrant, engaging science lessons that make a real difference.

In this exciting role, you’ll develop and implement innovative strategies for science teaching, mentor colleagues, and create a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement. You'll also have the chance to lead and shape the science curriculum while ensuring that our students are challenged and inspired to reach their full potential.

What we’re looking for:

1. A passionate science educator with a track record of outstanding classroom practice.
2. Strong leadership skills and a proven ability to inspire and support colleagues.
3. A commitment to raising achievement and delivering exceptional learning experiences.
4. Knowledge and experience of the science curriculum, with a desire to innovate and inspire.

This is a full-time, permanent role with a leadership salary scale, based on experience.

If you're ready to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact in Science education, we'd love to hear from you!

Leigh Academy Minster is a very special place to work and pre-application visits or phone calls are both encouraged and welcomed. If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Amy Wenban, Recruitment Advisor.

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of leadership scale commensurate with experience.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.