Are you an inspiring and ambitious Science specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner - Science to join our thriving all-through academy from September 2026.
At Leigh Academy Tonbridge, 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 makes Leigh Academy Tonbridge 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.
Our Commitment to Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity
Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about it on our Careers site. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.
As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.
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