Lead Practitioner of Science (Physics)

Wellfield School, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AX

22 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  16 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  20 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Science
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £54,394.00 - £60,145.00 Annually (Actual)

Lead Practitioner of Science (Physics) job summary

Lead Practitioner of Science (Physics)

Leadership 3-7

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Lead Practitioner of Science (Physics) to join our Science Department. As part of this department, you will focus on the development of the teaching and learning of Science across the school.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and exceptional classroom teacher to make a significant contribution on our journey to outstanding.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and inspirational teacher and will:

• Be an outstanding practitioner
• Be keen to share and develop your own excellent practice
• Have the skill to maximise children's learning
• Share our high expectations of achievement for all students

Informal visits to the school are welcomed, please contact the Headteacher's PA, Ms K Jobes at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net to arrange this.

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 Wellfield School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 914 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wellfield School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wellfield-school-wingate

Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed. Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

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