Science Lead Practitioner Opportunity – High-Achieving Secondary Academy In Manchester

Marchant Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Science for a Manchester secondary academy to drive practical inquiry, required practical compliance, and A-Level outcomes. The role blends expert classroom delivery across Biology, Chemistry or Physics with strategic leadership of STEM pedagogy.

You will model evidence-based teaching, mentor early-career teachers, lead departmental moderation, and support curriculum sequencing and university outreach.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics.
• Proven track record of outstanding GCSE and A-Level outcomes.
• Experience in peer coaching, staff development or subject leadership.
• Deep practical laboratory expertise and strong quantitative explanation skills.
• Enhanced DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Model exemplary practical and theoretical Science teaching across KS3-KS5.
• Lead whole-department coaching and professional development workshops in STEM.
• Audit science schemes of work and ensure progression in practicals and quantitative skills.
• Oversee CLEAPSS health and safety compliance and equipment usage.
• Analyze student performance to inform targeted interventions.
• Coordinate university STEM outreach and Oxbridge/Medicine applications.

Education

Honors degree in Biology

Honors degree in Chemistry

Honors degree in Physics

Tools

Laboratory safety management

Laboratory equipment handling

Job description

A high-achieving secondary academy in Manchester is seeking an ambitious Lead Practitioner of Science to drive practical inquiry, required practical compliance, and A-Level STEM outcomes on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

This role combines expert classroom delivery across Biology, Chemistry, or Physics with strategic leadership in faculty pedagogy. The successful candidate will model evidence-based teaching strategies, mentor early-career teachers, lead whole-department moderation, and ensure CLEAPSS safety excellence across all laboratories.

Working alongside senior leadership and the Head of Science, you will refine curriculum sequencing, elevate quantitative problem-solving frameworks, and coach non-specialists delivering key stage modules. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Model exemplary practical and theoretical Science teaching across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Combined & Separate Science), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level)

• Lead whole-department coaching, peer lesson observations, and professional development workshops on STEM pedagogy

• Audit and refine science schemes of work, ensuring seamless progression in required practicals and quantitative skills

• Oversee CLEAPSS health and safety compliance and practical equipment usage across all laboratories and prep rooms

• Analyze student performance metrics across mock exams to implement targeted academic interventions

• Coordinate university STEM outreach, scientific competitions, and Oxbridge/Medicine application preparation

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: AQA / Edexcel Science

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, or a related field

• Proven track record of consistently outstanding classroom teaching and top-tier GCSE and A-Level outcomes

• Experience in peer coaching, staff development, CLEAPSS safety management, or subject leadership

• Deep practical laboratory expertise and strong quantitative explanation skills

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)