Lead Practitioner – Science – L1 – L4

Kings Heath Boys; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a Lead Practitioner in Science to join their dynamic team. This role is pivotal in driving the development of teaching practices and enhancing student achievement. With a commitment to professional growth, the successful candidate will have access to excellent CPD opportunities and be part of a thriving science department equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The school prides itself on fostering a nurturing environment that values character and experiences alongside academic success. If you are passionate about science and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Passionate about science and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.
• Committed to continuous professional development and providing a safe, caring environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and lead the improvement of teaching skills in science.
• Contribute to the strategic direction of science across the school.

Skills

Science Teaching

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Resilience

Tenacity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Science

Job description

Kings Heath Secondary School

Chamberlain Road, Kings Heath, Birmingham, B13 0QP

TEL: [phone]

Headteacher: Mrs M Orton

www.khss.org.uk

Do you want to be part of a fantastic team at a school going through an exciting period of expansion and development?

Do you believe that character & experiences are just as valuable as personal achievements?

Do you want to be part of a school with excellent CPD opportunities for growth and development?

Then Kings Secondary School is for you.

Position – Lead Practitioner – Science – L1 – L4

To start September 2025.

Our school is a place of possibilities and we never underestimate the impact inspirational staff can have on the life chances of our students. We are now seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in science to support and challenge us and our school leaders through the next stage of improvement and growth.

We are a thriving school with a strong focus on providing an excellent education for our students. Our values of belonging, aspiration and respect – raise the bar are embedded in all that we do and we support our students to embody these values. We are rated as Good by Ofsted and have seen a huge increase in the number of families applying to join our school, which is now oversubscribed. Kings Heath Secondary School is a maintained 11- 16 school with seven forms of entry.

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced science teacher to join our dedicated and talented team as a Lead Practitioner. In this role, you will help to inspire our committed and supportive staff, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement across all groups and narrow any gaps in attainment. Students at Kings Heath love science and we want to harness this with more exceptional teaching and opportunities for our students.

We have a thriving science department with fully equipped brand new labs, excellent GCSE results and a dedicated science technician. We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQs and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. This post comes with the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of science across the school, the opportunity to work at whole school level, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.

We believe in education the whole child having a comprehensive programme of trips, visits and extracurricular activities which we believe to be just as important as their timetabled lessons.

If you are passionate about science and are committed to delivering outstanding teaching and learning we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic and forward thinking school.

Visits to the school are encouraged to see us in action

You will need to be:

• Passionate about science and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress
• Ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve
• Committed to continuous professional development
• be fully committed to providing a safe, caring and inclusive environment for everyone
• have excellent communication skills, emotional intelligence, resilience and tenacity

For further information or an informal discussion about the position, please e-mail Mr Harchowal (Head of Subject on [e-mail] or Mrs C Holmes (HR & Cover Manager) on [e-mail] , applications to be e-mailed to [e-mail]

Please note we do not accept CVs

Closing date: Friday 16th May.

Candidates are warmly invited and encouraged to visit the school, please contact Mrs C Holmes (HR & cover Manager) on 0121 675 5964 or [e-mail] to make arrangements.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake and enhanced DBS check. Any offer of appointment will be subject to successful DBS clearance and 2 satisfactory references.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and is eligible for an enhanced DBS check including a Children’s Barring List check. If you are barred from working with children you are breaking the law if you apply for this post.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Please ensure application forms are signed if sending via e-mail. If you provide an e-mail address all correspondence will be by e-mail.

An online search will be carried out for all shortlisted candidates. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and you will have an opportunity to discuss any issues of concern that may arise from this search at interview.

Application forms can be found on our website www.khss.org.uk Completed applications can be sent to [e-mail]