Lead Practitioner - science

Kings Heath Secondary School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0QP

10 days remaining to apply

Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
16 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
6 May 2025

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: 32.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: L1 - L4

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional and experienced science teacher to join our dedicated and talented team as a Lead Practitioner. In this role, you will help to inspire our committed and supportive staff, modelling and leading the improvement of teaching skills to raise student achievement across all groups and narrow any gaps in attainment. Students at Kings Heath love science and we want to harness this with more exceptional teaching and opportunities for our students.

What the school offers its staff

We have a thriving science department with fully equipped brand new labs, excellent GCSE results and a dedicated science technician. We have a flourishing teaching and learning group that staff are welcome to apply to join. Our CPD and induction package is excellent, with many staff enrolled on NPQs and courses through the Chartered College of Teaching. This post comes with the opportunity to contribute to the strategic direction of science across the school, the opportunity to work at whole school level, alongside strong opportunities for development and progression. There are also many opportunities to collaborate and develop through the South Area Network and our challenge partner links.

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.