Lead Practitioner 6 - 10 (Salary) £57,979 - £63,888
Lead Practitioner of Science – Secondary Academy in Bushey
Location: Bushey
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale (Fringe) – Competitive for the area
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Start Date: September start
Job Overview
A high-performing and supportive Secondary Academy in Bushey is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Science to join the school from September. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Science teacher who is passionate about teaching and learning and ready to have a wider impact across the department and school.
As Lead Practitioner of Science, you will play a key role in raising standards of teaching and learning across the Science department. Working within a successful and collaborative Trust, you will support colleagues, drive innovation in the classroom, and help ensure students achieve excellent outcomes at KS3 and KS4, with KS5 opportunities available.
This position would suit an exceptional practitioner looking to step into a leadership-focused role while continuing to teach and inspire students.
Responsibilities
1. Lead the development of high-quality teaching and learning in Science, ensuring consistently high standards across the department
2. Monitor student progress and work with the Quality of Education Team to raise attainment and close achievement gaps
3. Provide coaching, mentorship and instructional support to colleagues to improve classroom practice
4. Contribute to the design and implementation of engaging and effective Schemes of Learning
5. Promote excellent behaviour for learning and high expectations within Science lessons
6. Work closely with the Head of Science and United Learning Subject Advisors to support curriculum development and whole-school improvement
7. Model outstanding classroom practice and support staff through lesson observations, feedback and professional development
Qualifications and Experience
8. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent with a relevant Science degree
9. Proven track record of outstanding teaching in Science at KS3 and KS4
10. Ability to support colleagues through coaching, modelling lessons and constructive feedback
11. Strong behaviour management and classroom leadership skills
12. Evidence of improving student progress and raising attainment
13. KS5 teaching experience desirable but not essential
What We Offer
14. Fringe Lead Practitioner Scale with competitive salary and benefits
15. Excellent professional development including NPQML, NPQSL and leadership training
16. Opportunities to collaborate across a successful multi-academy trust
17. A supportive leadership team committed to staff development and wellbeing
18. Modern facilities and well-resourced Science department
19. A positive and ambitious school culture focused on student success