Lead Practitioner - Early Career Development

Kingsway Park High School, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL16 4XA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  29 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £52,026.00 - £58,857.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner - Early Career Development job summary

• Carry out teaching responsibilities in line with the professional duties of a teacher, modelling consistently high-quality classroom practice.
• Design and develop high-quality teaching resources and exemplification materials to support early career practice
• Ensure all statutory requirements of induction for early career teachers are fulfilled
• Plan and deliver a structured programme of professional development aligned to the Early Career Framework (ECF) and Initial Teacher Training (ITT) requirements
• Demonstrate exemplary teaching and professional practice to support the development of Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and trainee teacher
• Contribute to whole-school improvement, enrichment and leadership initiatives
• Play an active role in the wider life of the school community

What We Are Looking For:

We are looking for a passionate and resilient leader who can motivate others and secure strong outcomes for all learners.

• Qualified teacher (QTS/QTLS)
• Experience leading or developing others and improving teaching and learning
• Skilled in using assessment and data to inform improvement strategies
• Committed to inclusion, high expectations and removing barriers to success
• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills
• Eager to contribute to the wider life and values of the school

What we offer

At Kingsway Park High School and Altus Education Partnership, we invest heavily in our people and provide a supportive environment where staff can develop and thrive.

In return, we offer:

• Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• High-quality CPD and leadership development opportunities
• A strong coaching and collaborative culture
• Opportunities to lead whole-school initiatives and make strategic impact
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing and counselling support)
• Modern facilities and a welcoming, values-driven school community

How to apply

Please click 'APPLY NOW' above.

Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: Tuesday 19th May 2026

Altus EDUCATION Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Kingsway Park High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1320 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsway Park High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsway-park-high-school

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