Science Lead Practitioner: Lead, Innovate & Inspire

LeighAcademiesTrust; Minster; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Free 24/7 virtual GP service

Collaborative MAT network

Leigh Academies Trust benefits

Job summary

Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner - Science to lead and transform the Science department from January 2027. You will drive excellence in teaching and learning, and design a coherent, ambitious curriculum across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Join a forward-thinking academy within Leigh Academies Trust, with state-of-the-art labs, collaboration with expert advisers, and a supportive network that values professional growth and high expectations for every pupil.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a science department or team.
• Ability to design an ambitious, coherent science curriculum across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.
• Strong focus on high standards of teaching and learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape the Science department, driving excellence in teaching and learning.
• Inspire and mentor a team of science practitioners and technicians.
• Design and implement an ambitious, coherent curriculum grounded in strong subject expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Science Education

Curriculum Design

Mentoring

Job description

Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a dynamic Lead Practitioner - Science to lead and transform the Science department from January 2027. You will drive excellence in teaching and learning, and design a coherent, ambitious curriculum across Biology, Chemistry and Physics.

Join a forward-thinking academy within Leigh Academies Trust, with state-of-the-art labs, collaboration with expert advisers, and a supportive network that values professional growth and high expectations for every pupil.