Lead Practitioner – Science & Cross-Phase Innovation

Leighacademiestrust; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Scale

Teacher Pension Scheme

Virtual GP service (24/7)

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo in England seeks a dynamic Lead Practitioner - Science to lead a vibrant Science department from January 2027. You will drive teaching excellence, inspire a team of practitioners, and shape a coherent, ambitious curriculum grounded in strong subject expertise.

In our unique all-through setting, you will work to strengthen maths provision from primary through to secondary, creating a seamless learning journey and contributing to the academy's ongoing transformation

Qualifications

• Lead and shape a vibrant Science department with a high expectations culture.
• Ensure the curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Science department to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.
• Inspire a team of practitioners to deliver high-quality lessons and professional growth.
• Collaborate across phases to strengthen maths provision and create a seamless learning journey.

Skills

Science leadership

Educational leadership

Curriculum development

Cross-phase collaboration

Job description

Leigh Academy Hundred of Hoo in England seeks a dynamic Lead Practitioner - Science to lead a vibrant Science department from January 2027. You will drive teaching excellence, inspire a team of practitioners, and shape a coherent, ambitious curriculum grounded in strong subject expertise.

In our unique all-through setting, you will work to strengthen maths provision from primary through to secondary, creating a seamless learning journey and contributing to the academy's ongoing transformation