Lead Practitioner of Science

Lead Practitioner of Science | Leading Croydon School | Outstanding Behaviour

EdEx are working closely with a school in the London Borough of Croydon who are looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Science to take their Science department to a new level for a start in September 2025!

If you are interested in this Lead Practitioner of Science role, an informal chat with the Headteacher can be arranged first to answer any questions you might have!

They've now got a perfect mix of young, experienced and Teach First Teachers. This is alongside multiple Science graduate Teaching Assistants who help raise attainment across KS3,4 & 5.

This unique Lead Practitioner of Science role provides the successful candidate with considerable scope to shape the delivery of the science curriculum, whilst also being a part of a supportive and experienced department. The overarching purpose of the role of Lead Practitioner of Science will be to consistently model high quality teaching and learning in the teaching of science at KS3, KS4 and KS5, whilst also supporting as a member of the department.

Benefits of working as Lead Practitioner of Science - Leadership Pay Scale:

• Leadership pay scale - L3-L5
• Permanent contract employed and paid directly by the school
• September 2025 - Full Time - Long Term
• Bespoke CPD opportunities
• Free Parking onsite
• Fantastic approach to professional development so the school can promise to provide the successful candidate with a positive and rewarding journey of growth
• Large number of training days
• Positive work life balance
• Work in a school where the behavior is exemplary
• The school have invested heavily in the science department so you will have access to state of the art resources and equipment

The ideal candidate for Lead Practitioner of Science - Leadership Pay Scale will have:

• Must have UK QTS!
• Experience of leading, coaching and managing staff
• Experience of raising attainment in a leadership role
• Evidence of consistently improving overall teaching and learning
• Evidence of leading and or teaching KS5 is desirable
• Experience of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and training
• Experience of supporting students of all ages and abilities to make progress and achieve impressive exam results
• Able to teach and lead Science across the Key Stages and will be committed to raising standards

Key Responsibilities of Lead Practitioner of Science

• To develop and improve the practice of teachers, keeping them inspired to provide the best possible education for students
• Observe staff and provide high quality feedback that encourages improvement
• To develop and support effective planning for schemes of learning
• Act as a role model to staff and pupils
• Providing constant support to the Science Department
• Must be committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

School Details for Lead Practitioner of Science

• Graded 'Outstanding' in latest Ofsted report
• Impressive Progress 8 results
• Large investment into ensuring facilities are modern & creative throughout
• Impeccable behaviour throughout the School
• Plenty of additional support
• Located in the Borough of Croydon
• Good Transport Links
• Takes Staff Wellbeing and Mental Health very seriously

If you are interested in this Lead Practitioner of Science opportunity, apply today to avoid missing out!

Apply for this Lead Practitioner of Science opportunity by sending your CV to Alex at EdEx. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!

Lead Practitioner of Science

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