The Hyndburn Academy
Lancashire
£35,000 - £51,000 per year
Salary:
Teacher Pay scales – PT1 (£35000) – EPT3 (£51000) plus TLR with additional benefits including: Teachers Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, one personal leave day per year.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01 January 2026
Apply by:
30 September 2025
Job overview
LEAD PRACTITIONER - SCIENCE
Salary: Teacher Pay scales – PT1 (£35000) – EPT3 (£51000) plus TLR with additional benefits including: Teachers Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, one personal leave day per year.
The Role:
We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Lead Practitioner for Science. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. You will be passionate about your subject and will inspire our students to be so as well.
The successful candidate must:
* Someone who is passionate about Science and who will inspire our students to be.
* Perfected skills in securing outstanding progress and attainment with all groups, particularly at KS3 and KS4.
* Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
* Evidence of good to outstanding teaching and results.
* Excellent leadership skills and competencies.
* Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.
Key Requirements:
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
* A passion for science with a proven track record of teaching at KS3 and KS4
* The ability to inspire and motivate students.
* A commitment to the personal and professional development of students and staff.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Safeguarding:
United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.
Recruiter contact:
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About The Hyndburn Academy
The Hyndburn Academy
Stourton Street, Rishton, Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 4ED
United Kingdom
Welcome to The Hyndburn Academy
At The Hyndburn Academy, we are committed to providing an exceptional educational experience for every student. As part of the United Learning Trust, we are proud to be rated Good in all areas by Ofsted, reflecting our dedication to academic excellence, personal development, and the well-being of all our students.
Over the past four years, we have experienced significant growth, doubling in size, and we are thrilled to have been selected for the Department for Education schools rebuilding programme, which is due to begin this year, this will ensure our facilities match the high standards we set for ourselves and our students.
Our ethos, "Every Child Matters," is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in nurturing each student's unique potential, ensuring that they feel valued, supported, and empowered to succeed. With our motto, 'The Best in Everyone,' we strive to inspire every student to reach their full potential, both academically and personally, as we continue to build a thriving, inclusive community.
Both our ethos and motto are underpinned by the core values of:
Ambition – to achieve the best for ourselves and others
Confidence– to have the courage of our convictions and to take risks in the right cause
Creativity – to imagine possibilities and make them real
Respect– for ourselves and others in all that we do
Enthusiasm– to seek opportunity, find what is good and pursue talents and interests
Determination– to overcome obstacles and reach success
At the heart of everything at The Hyndburn Academy is ambition and we know that by working together with parents and carers, our students can achieve anything and everything that they desire.
If you believe that your experience and skillset will help us on our journey, then we would love to receive your application.
I hope you find the information you need in the accompanying pack and on our website useful for the role for which you are applying. However, if you need to know anything further or wish to arrange a visit to the school then please do not hesitate to contact us by telephone on or via email on
With kind regards
Miss N J Palmer
Headteacher
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