Science Lead Practitioner: Elevate STEM Teaching & Safety

Marchant Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a progressive academy in Bristol to recruit a Lead Practitioner of Science. The post involves leading practical inquiry, ensuring required practical compliance and delivering strong A-Level STEM outcomes. Start in January, full-time and permanent.

The role blends expert classroom delivery across Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with strategic leadership in pedagogy, coaching colleagues, and driving safety excellence in laboratories.

Qualifications

• QTS with an honours degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Proven track record of outstanding GCSE and A-Level outcomes.
• Experience in peer coaching, staff development, CLEAPSS safety management.

Responsibilities

• Model practical and theoretical Science teaching across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
• Lead whole‑department coaching, peer observations and professional development workshops.
• Audit and refine science schemes of work, ensuring progression in practicals and quantitative skills.
• Oversee CLEAPSS health and safety compliance and lab equipment usage.
• Analyze student performance metrics to implement targeted interventions.
• Coordinate university STEM outreach and Oxbridge/Medicine application preparation.

Skills

Outstanding classroom teaching

Mentoring staff

Curriculum leadership

Education

Honours degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or related field

Tools

CLEAPSS safety management

Job description

Marchant Recruitment is assisting a progressive academy in Bristol to recruit a Lead Practitioner of Science. The post involves leading practical inquiry, ensuring required practical compliance and delivering strong A-Level STEM outcomes. Start in January, full-time and permanent.

The role blends expert classroom delivery across Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with strategic leadership in pedagogy, coaching colleagues, and driving safety excellence in laboratories.