Lead Practitioner Science

Irlam and Cadishead Academy, Manchester, M44 5ZR

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  23 January 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 January 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: Monday to Friday 8:00 - 4:00pm
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £47,707 - £54,909

What skills and experience we're looking for

To be the Lead Practitioner for Science, working across the department to leading the development of quality practice in the subject area. To work as part of the whole academy“Teaching & Learning Team” in developing excellence in teaching practice, leading topositive student outcomes.

The Lead Practitioner will support the Science department, providing strategic support by:

• Delivering outstanding Teaching and Learning within lessons and intervention sessions.
• Providing a coaching and mentoring role for staff and students in intervention programmes within the department.
• Providing evaluative feedback on the impact of learning strategies on student progress to senior and middle leaders.
• Providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) to teachers within the department.

What the school offers its staff

Our pledge, to all our academy teachers, is that by working for us you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support.

More pay…

• We pay an average of 5% above national scales – the best rates of pay in the sector
• Cash towards medical treatment
• Generous staff discount scheme

more time…

• Three extra INSET days for planning
• At least one personal day a year

and more support

• Great training for your career
• Exceptional curriculum resources
• Expert subject advice
• Support for your wellbeing

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

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About Irlam and Cadishead Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 775 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Irlam and Cadishead Academy website
• Email address: nilam.raji@irlamandcadishead.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/irlam-and-cadishead-academy

Arranging a visit to Irlam and Cadishead Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nilam.raji@irlamandcadishead.org.uk.

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