Lead Practitioner (Head of Department): Science

Bishop Milner Catholic College, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 3BY

28 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  14 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  17 December 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £60,443.00 - £66,695.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner (Head of Department): Science job summary

As Lead Practitioner and Head of Science, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the vision, strategy, and delivery of science education across the department. You will lead by example, modelling outstanding classroom practice and inspiring colleagues to continually raise standards of teaching and learning.

Key aspects of the role include:

Strategic Leadership - Driving the development of a forward-thinking science curriculum that engages, challenges, and excites students.

Teaching Excellence - Demonstrating high-quality pedagogy and supporting staff to embed best practice across all key stages.

Staff Development - Coaching, mentoring, and guiding teachers to enhance their professional growth and confidence.

Student Outcomes - Ensuring progress and attainment are consistently high, with a focus on closing gaps and promoting inclusivity.

Innovation & Collaboration - Leading initiatives that integrate STEM opportunities, cross-curricular projects, and partnerships with external organisations.

Operational Management - Overseeing departmental resources, assessment strategies, and quality assurance processes to maintain high standards.

This is a role for an ambitious and passionate science educator who thrives on challenge, values collaboration, and is committed to making a lasting impact on both staff and students.

Invites to the College are warmly welcomed and can be organised through the College reception.

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

St John Bosco Catholic Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK. All shortlisted candidates are now subject to an online check and if there is anything concerning, then the shortlisted candidate will be asked to comment on it either prior or at interview.

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 Bishop Milner Catholic College

• School type: Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 837 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Bishop Milner Catholic College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/bishop-milner-catholic-college

Bishop Milner Catholic College is a high achieving college where; results are consistently above the national average, with strong leadership and is committed to the success of all students. We are a heavily over-subscribed 11-18 mixed Catholic Comprehensive College with excellent students and supportive parents

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