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Lead Practitioner of Science
- Posted 26 March 2025
- Salary £60000 - £75000 per annum, Benefits: Inner London Salary / Pension / Health
- LocationNewham
- Job type Permanent
- Discipline Teachers & ECT's, Heads of Department & Middle Leaders
- ReferenceV-100839
Job description
Lead Practitioner of Science – Outstanding East London School
A high-achieving school in East London is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Science to drive excellence in an already outstanding department.
This Lead Practitioner of Science is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Science teacher to lead by example, improve teaching standards, and inspire both students and colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
Lead Practitioner of Science
About the School – Lead Practitioner of Science
The Role – Lead Practitioner of Science
Benefits & Perks - Lead Practitioner of Science
Apply Now!
Ribbons & Reeves is London’s leading education recruitment agency, specialising in securing long-term and permanent roles for outstanding educators.
If you’re an ambitious Science teacher ready to take on a Lead Practitioner of Science role in an Outstanding East London school, apply today!
For more opportunities like this, visit our website and search "Ribbons & Reeves". We look forward to supporting you in your application.
A high-achieving school in East London is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Science to drive excellence in an already outstanding department.
This Lead Practitioner of Science is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and ambitious Science teacher to lead by example, improve teaching standards, and inspire both students and colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
Lead Practitioner of Science
- Outstanding school in Newham, London
- Salary: Inner London Leadership Scale L1–L15
- Focus: Raising teaching standards and outcomes in GCSE and A-Level Science
- Starting September 2025
About the School – Lead Practitioner of Science
- Outstanding 11-18 school in Newham with a diverse student body and a strong reputation for academic excellence.
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in both 2012 and 2018.
- High academic achievement combined with exceptional pastoral care and support.
- c.80-120 students receive offers from Oxford and Cambridge annually, many from ethnic minority backgrounds, highlighting their resilience and determination.
- Large and dynamic Science department with outstanding teachers and diverse teaching styles.
- Commitment to continuous improvement, despite consistently excellent results.
- Lead Practitioner of Science role is crucial in refining teaching strategies and showcasing best practices at GCSE and A-Level.
The Role – Lead Practitioner of Science
- The successful candidate will:
- Be an outstanding classroom teacher, with a proven track record of raising attainment and delivering excellent exam results.
- Have experience teaching London students, with an understanding of the challenges and barriers to learning faced by students from deprived backgrounds.
- Be a visionary leader, capable of implementing innovative strategies to improve student performance in Science.
- Inspire and mentor colleagues, helping to develop their teaching practice and drive overall departmental success.
- Hold a strong honours degree in Science and QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
Benefits & Perks - Lead Practitioner of Science
- Highly competitive salary (Inner London Leadership Scale)
- Excellent staff development and career progression opportunities
- Generous TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) allowance
- Recruitment & Retention allowance
- Employee Assistance Programme (including counselling and legal support for family members)
- Free lunch and drinks
- Interest-free computer loan and iPad for all staff
- Free car parking and electric charging bays
- On-site gym and fitness suite
Apply Now!
Ribbons & Reeves is London’s leading education recruitment agency, specialising in securing long-term and permanent roles for outstanding educators.
If you’re an ambitious Science teacher ready to take on a Lead Practitioner of Science role in an Outstanding East London school, apply today!
For more opportunities like this, visit our website and search "Ribbons & Reeves". We look forward to supporting you in your application.