Secondary School in Thurrock, Essex September 2025
Lead Practitioner - Science (Full-time)
An ambitious and forward-thinking secondary school in Thurrock is seeking to appoint a dynamic and inspirational Lead Practitioner of Science from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent role offering the opportunity to lead on teaching and learning across the Science department and support wider school improvement.
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale (L1-L5) - approx. A£47,417 to A£52,171 per annum
TLR available in addition depending on responsibilities
About the role:
* Leading on the development of high-quality teaching practice within the Science faculty.
* Supporting staff CPD, mentoring colleagues, and modelling outstanding classroom practice.
* Teaching Science across Key Stages 3 and 4 (KS5 available for experienced candidates).
* Contributing to whole-school strategies for curriculum development and student outcomes.
The ideal candidate will have:
* A degree in a Science subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) .
* A proven track record of excellent classroom teaching and impact on student progress.
* Experience in leading or coaching colleagues within a department or whole-school context.
* A passion for Science education and a commitment to raising standards.
This school offers:
* A supportive senior leadership team and a strong focus on staff development.
* Opportunities for career progression and leadership training.
* A well-equipped Science department with modern labs and resources.
* Good transport links and on-site parking.
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