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Teaching Vacancies; Sheerness; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership Scale

Teacher Pension Scheme

24/6 virtual GP access

Collaborative MAT network

LAT benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner - Science to join our academy from January 2027. This role involves leading and shaping a vibrant Science department, driving excellence in teaching and learning, and inspiring a team of practitioners within a rapidly transforming school community.

The post offers opportunities to design an ambitious curriculum across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, with collaborative support from the Leigh Academies Trust and

Qualifications

• Experience leading a Science department or team
• Strong collaborative leadership and mentoring skills
• Proven ability to drive teaching and learning excellence

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a vibrant Science department within Leigh Academy Minster.
• Drive a rigorous, ambitious and coherent curriculum across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Inspire and develop a team of practitioners and technicians to deliver high-quality lessons.

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leadership Scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/6 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an inspiring and ambitious Science specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinkingLead Practitioner - Scienceto join our thriving academy from January 2027.

At Leigh Academy Minster, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, creativity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a vibrant Science department at a pivotal stage in our development. As Lead Practitioner, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, inspire a team of committed practitioners, and ensure our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.

What the school offers its staff

What makes Leigh Academy Minster a special place to work:

• Strategic Leadership:Autonomy to design and deliver a high-quality Science curriculum, inspiring students through practical investigation and a deep exploration of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
• Professional Growth:Access to bespoke leadership development within the Leigh Academies Trust, collaborating with expert advisors to set new benchmarks for scientific excellence.
• Team Empowerment:Lead and mentor a talented team of educators and technicians, fostering a culture of collaborative inquiry, mutual respect, and shared ambition.
• World-Class Facilities:Teach in a state-of-the- art environment featuring modern laboratories and dedicated digital suites designed for advanced scientific modeling.
• Student-Centred Mission:Join a team dedicated to empowering the next generation of critical thinkers to understand and influence the world through evidence-based discovery.

If you are ready to join a department with energy, integrity and ambition - and help shape the future of Science education within a flourishing academy - we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.