Lead Practitioner in Science

Durham Academy, Durham, DH7 7NG

6 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  19 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: Leadership 4-8. FTE (£55,747 - £61,534)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Person:

•Exhibits the highest of expectations.
•Demonstrates exceptional listening skills and outstanding verbal and written communication
abilities.
•Displays outstanding expertise in organisational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and
effectiveness in all tasks.
•Exemplifies the values and ethos of the Trust as a positive role model.
•Displays an ability to lead and motivate a team and foster a culture of collaboration.
•Collaborates as a team player, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to contributing actively to a
full program of extra-activities.
•Exhibits excellent people management skills.We are looking for an enthusiastic and
outstandingLead Practitioner of Science who is able to inspire every child through their passion for
their subject and our school values.

Specific Responsibilities:

• To raise standards of attainment and achievement in the subject
• To assist the Subject Leader in the Leadership and development of the subject.
• To be responsible for agreed aspects of the subject (negotiated annually).
• To be responsible for an agreed area of whole school responsibilities, negotiated annually with the Headteacher.

What the school offers its staff

A Culture of Excellence and Collaboration

•Our ethos, ‘Your child is our child,’ underpins everything we do. We’re proud to provide an environment where every decision prioritises the success of our children and the wellbeing of our team.

•As a Times 100 Best Places to Work 2024 and Investors in People Platinum Employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and inclusive workplace. We were proud to be named Medium Employer of the Year 2024 by Investors in People, highlighting our dedication to our employees.

Exceptional Benefits

•Pension Scheme with Generous Employer Contributions

•Flexible and Hybrid Working Opportunities

•Generous Annual Leave Entitlement

•Family-Friendly Policies

Wellbeing First

•Employee Assistance Programme including counselling and financial wellbeing advice.

•Health and Wellbeing Support including benefits like mental health support, physiotherapy, free flu jabs, and 24/7 GP services.

•Occupational Health Services ensuring you’re looked after both physically and mentally.

Investing in Your Development

•Professional Growth: We’re passionate about helping our staff develop. From bespoke CPD programmes to leadership pathways, we’ll support you to achieve your career goals.

•Leadership Opportunities: Whether you’re just starting out or ready to take the next step, we offer leadership development programmes to help you succeed.

Added Benefits

•Discount Schemes: Enjoy savings on shopping, travel and entertainment.

•Salary Sacrifice Options which include our electric car and cycle-to-work schemes.

Why Now?

This is an exciting time to join ALP. We are a growing organisation with a clear vision for the future, and our commitment to excellence means you’ll be working in a dynamic, inclusive and forward-thinking environment.

At ALP, your contribution will make a real difference—not only to the lives of our children but also to your own personal and professional growth.

Join us and be part of something truly special.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Lead Practitioner in Science - Durham - Candidate Information Pack.pdf - 694 KB (opens in new tab)

Application-Form-ALP (9).docx - 260 KB (opens in new tab)

About Durham Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 396 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Durham Academy website
• Email address: contact@durhamacademy.org.uk
• Phone number: 01913730336
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/durham-academy

Secondary school - teaching children 11-16

Arranging a visit to Durham Academy

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