Lead Practitioner - Teacher of Science

Selly Park Girls' School; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is searching for a passionate Lead Practitioner to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on enhancing the teaching and learning experience in a high-performing school known for its exceptional student progress. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in curriculum development and classroom management, ensuring that every student receives the support they need to thrive. If you are driven by a commitment to educational excellence and have a background in teaching science, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a vibrant school environment.

Qualifications

• Proven record of teaching science with excellent student outcomes.
• Experience in leading and developing teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate teaching practices to enhance student engagement.
• Collaborate with leaders to improve classroom practices.
• Refine lesson planning and curriculum delivery.

Skills

Teaching Science

Curriculum Development

Classroom Management

Coaching

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Science

Job description

Are you an ambitious, driven, creative Lead Practitioner looking for a position in a good school full of well-behaved and hardworking pupils? We are seeking to appoint an outstanding practitioner with a background in teaching science, committed to creating an engaging curriculum and securing excellent outcomes for students.

About Selly Park Girls’ School

Selly Park Girls’ School is a high-performing 11-16 school in south Birmingham with 820 girls on roll and a proven record of GCSE success. We are a successful, vibrant, happy, and oversubscribed school. Our school consistently ranks as one of the top 10 Local Authority schools in Birmingham for student progress and has been rated as 'good' by Ofsted.

Achievements

• Significantly above the UK average in progress for the past three years
• Top 20% of schools nationally in progress
• 2018 Secondary School of the Year at the Birmingham School Awards
• Winners of the SSAT Educational Outcomes Award 2019 for exceptional student progress

Role and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be a well-qualified, excellent practitioner capable of leading, managing, and developing the provision of teaching and learning across the school. Key responsibilities include:

1. Monitoring, analysis, and evaluation of teaching practices
2. Collaborating with senior leaders to enhance classroom practices through coaching, learning walks, and observations
3. Refining lesson planning and curriculum delivery to improve engagement and attainment
4. Covering Personal Development, Behaviour, and Attendance (PDBA), with a focus on pastoral support and addressing the needs of the entire year group