Leadership Scale London Fringe Teacher Pension Scheme 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service collaborative MAT network additiona l LAT benefits. We're looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated Lead Practitioner - Science to join our vibrant and high-achieving Science department at Leigh Academy Longfield. This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a supportive team and contribute to our students' academic success and personal growth. The Science departement is a flourishing, innovative, and progressive one. We pride ourselves on strong leadership, excellent outcomes, and high expectations for all our students. We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Lead Practitioner to join our exceptional team and help foster a passion for science across the academy. Working at Leigh Academy Longfield can be a rewarding experience for several reasons: Professional Growth: The academy provides numerous opportunities for career development. It is part of the Leigh Academies Trust, which offers a wide range of training, leadership programs, and collaborative projects across its network of schools. Supportive Environment: The school fosters a positive and supportive culture. Staff benefit from a strong sense of community, with a focus on teamwork and mutual respect among colleagues. Focus on Student Success: The academy is dedicated to providing high-quality education and is committed to the success of its students. This mission creates a fulfilling environment for educators who are passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people. Excellent Facilities and Resources: Leigh Academy Longfield is equipped with modern facilities and resources. This includes up-to-date technology and learning spaces, which support innovative teaching methods and enhance both the student and staff experience. Working with us at Leigh Academy Longfield Leigh Academy Longfield offers a friendly and supportive working environment with innovation and collaboration at the heart of everything we do. The academy is recognised as an International Baccalaureate (IB) world school and delivers the Middle Years Programme (MYP) to students in years 7 -9. Our most recent inspection in 2018 confirmed that Leigh Academy Longfield continues to provide strong educational outcomes for students. The richness of our extracurricular activities allows our students to excel in drama, music, sports and STEM. Leaders of the academy are highly ambitious for all of the students. We have a strong drive for school improvement underpinned by a relentless focus on the core business of improving teaching and learning. We do not limit that ambition to the outcomes of public examinations; our students being prepared for life is equally as important to everyone at the academy. Our pastoral system is truly exceptional and we pride ourselves on the quality of care for every student. Our Post-16 provision continues to go from strength to strength, rated in the top 10% for Kent, with our students securing places at top universities. Leigh Academy Longfield benefits from modern, state-of-the-art facilities for learning across all subject areas. We have a thorough and robust approach to school improvement, and the academy is well on course to becoming a truly Outstanding school. The school is heavily oversubscribed in year 7 and year 12. For more information about our academy, please click here. Applying for this Opportunity Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245. To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the full role responsibilities and person specification. This will guide you in preparing a strong application and understanding what we re looking for. Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline. 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 of 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.