Regional Lead Practitioner for Science (South Yorkshire)

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Astrea Academy Trust in South Yorkshire seeks a Regional Lead Practitioner for Science to support our secondary schools while continuing to teach the subject you love.

You will lead on KS4 science, help shape the curriculum, and work with the Secondary Education Team to raise standards and student outcomes.

This role offers impactful classroom practice, collaborative professional development, and a clear path for career growth within the Trust.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering impact and outstanding results in Science.
• Experience in curriculum design and knowledge-rich instruction.
• Ability to lead and collaborate with specialists and Heads of Department.

Responsibilities

• Raise achievement in KS4 Science by teaching excellent lessons, delivering impactful specialist support, and cultivating a scholarly culture.
• Support the design and implementation of an exceptional KS4 curriculum.
• Provide subject-specific curriculum expertise to the wider Astrea Secondary Curriculum Team.
• Lead on the improvement of scholar outcomes in your subject and drive forward the improvement of teaching standards.

Skills

KS4 Science teaching

Curriculum design

Educational leadership

Data-driven improvement

Job description

Join Our Team as a Regional Lead Practitioner for Science at Astrea Academy Trust!

Are you an outstanding teacher who wants your expertise to be recognised without moving into senior leadership or stepping away from the classroom? This role offers the opportunity to develop your career, increase your impact and continue teaching the subject you love, and remain working directly with children.

If yes, then we might just have the role for you as a Regional Lead Practitioner for Science to support our South Yorkshire Secondary Schools.

About the Role:

We are building an exceptional team of enthusiastic and highly skilled Regional Lead Practitioners, committed to driving excellence and transformative change in our schools. If you have a deep passion for Science, a proven track record of delivering impact and outstanding results, and the expertise to break down barriers to success, empowering scholars and driving social mobility, this could be the role for you.

As a Regional Lead Practitioner, you will teach consistently excellent lessons aligned with our Trust-wide approach of delivering a knowledge-rich curriculum through explicit instruction (inspired by Rosenshein and Lemov). You will work alongside our Secondary Education Team, benefiting from the guidance of leading subject and educational experts who will provide unmatched support, constructive feedback, and meaningful opportunities for growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Raise achievement in KS4 Science by teaching excellent lessons, delivering impactful specialist support, and cultivating a scholarly culture.
• Support the design and implementation of an exceptional KS4 curriculum.
• Provide subject-specific curriculum expertise to the wider Astrea Secondary Curriculum Team.
• Lead on the improvement of scholar outcomes in your subject and drive forward the improvement of teaching standards.

Accountable for:

• High-quality leadership of projects and delivering on agreed targets.
• Securing exceptional scholar outcomes across the Trust schools.
• Providing high-quality support in the specified subject area, and liaising with other Regional Lead Practitioners, National Subject Leads, and Heads of Department to develop curriculum plans, resources, and policies.

As a Teacher:

• Follow programmes of work, schemes of learning, and exam specifications.
• Take part in the review, development, and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions of the school.
• Ensure the effective/efficient deployment of classroom (TA) support.

Please note that the above lists are not exhaustive, and further information can be found within the Job Description attached.

Why Join Us?

At Astrea Academy Trust, we are committed to providing an inclusive, aspirational and academically rigorous education for every scholar. We believe that all young people deserve access to powerful knowledge within a culture that is warm, disciplined and joyful.

Our values-driven approach creates calm, purposeful classrooms where impeccable behaviour allows teachers to focus on teaching and scholars to focus on learning. This commitment is delivering real results. This summer, Astrea achieved its strongest outcomes to date, with all secondary schools performing above the national average across key measures, including Basics 4+, 5+ and 7+, as well as EBacc attainment. We have also seen significant improvements for disadvantaged scholars, who are now achieving above national averages across a range of measures.

These achievements reflect the dedication and expertise of our colleagues across the Trust. While we are proud of how far we have come, we remain ambitious about what comes next. This is an exciting time to join Astrea as we continue to raise standards, improve outcomes and transform the life chances of the scholars we serve.

Interested in Applying?

If you are interested in working with us, we would strongly encourage you to attend our upcoming event: Teaching at Astrea: Bringing Booklets to Life - 6pm - 7.30pm on the 30 September at Astrea Academy Sheffield. For further information or to confirm your attendance please do so via the Astrea website - Astrea Academy Trust or alternatively, email [e-mail]

The session will provide practical professional development on using booklets effectively in the classroom, as well as an opportunity to meet the team, understand our approach to teaching and learning, and find out more about working in our academies.

Attending an event is the best way to get to know us. If you are unable to attend, please contact us to arrange an informal conversation.

Completing your application:

We’re looking for individuals who can make a genuine impact so do share your achievements in disrupting disadvantage and please use your supporting statement to show how you have disrupted disadvantage in your current role. Share clear data that evidences your impact and explain the specific interventions you used to remove barriers for disadvantaged students. Highlight your strongest achievements by telling us exactly what difference you made, and how you made it.

Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI:

Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All posts are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and enhanced DBS checks. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates who are underrepresented in our workforce. As a Disability Confident employer, we are committed to promoting a culture that ensures there are no barriers to the recruitment, development, and progression of disabled staff across the trust. We provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process to ensure disabled job applicants have the best opportunity to demonstrate their abilities.

Flexible Interview Dates:

Please note that interview dates are flexible to accommodate your schedule. We reserve the right to close this position early if we receive a high volume of candidates, so do not delay, apply today.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!