Lead Practitioner of Science, EdEx

EdEx

Location:
United Kingdom, Croydon, London

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Job Description:

Lead Practitioner of Science | Leading Croydon School | Outstanding Behaviour EdEx are working closely with a school in the London Borough of Croydon who are looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Science to take their Science department to a new level for a start in September 2025! If you are interested in this Lead Practitioner of Science role, an informal chat with the Headteacher can be arranged first to answer any questions you might have! They’ve now got a perfect mix of young, experienced and Teach First Teachers. This is alongside multiple Science graduate Teaching Assistants who help raise attainment across KS3,4 & 5. This unique Lead Practitioner of Science role provides the successful candidate with considerable scope to shape the delivery of the science curriculum, whilst also being a part of a supportive and experienced department. The overarching purpose of the role of Lead Practitioner of Science will be to consistently model high quality teaching and learning in the teaching of science at KS3, KS4 and KS5, whilst also supporting as a member of the department.

Job Responsibility:

To develop and improve the practice of teachers, keeping them inspired to provide the best possible education for students
Observe staff and provide high quality feedback that encourages improvement
To develop and support effective planning for schemes of learning
Act as a role model to staff and pupils
Providing constant support to the Science Department
Must be committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students

Requirements:

Must have UK QTS!
Experience of leading, coaching and managing staff
Experience of raising attainment in a leadership role
Evidence of consistently improving overall teaching and learning
Evidence of leading and or teaching KS5 is desirable
Experience of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and training
Experience of supporting students of all ages and abilities to make progress and achieve impressive exam results
Able to teach and lead Science across the Key Stages and will be committed to raising standards

What we offer:

Leadership pay scale – L3-L5
Permanent contract employed and paid directly by the school
Bespoke CPD opportunities
Free Parking onsite
Fantastic approach to professional development so the school can promise to provide the successful candidate with a positive and rewarding journey of growth
Large number of training days
Positive work life balance
Work in a school where the behavior is exemplary
The school have invested heavily in the science department so you will have access to state of the art resources and equipment

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 06, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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