Lead Practitioner in Science

To support the continuous improvement of our science department, an exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding practitioner to join us. We would be excited to hear from you if:

• you are an experienced middle leader with a proven track record of excellence in your science specialism seeking a new challenge, e.g. to just focus on curriculum development and developing teaching, OR,
• if you have experience leading a Key Stage within science and are looking for a promotional opportunity that offers new challenges, greater responsibility, and the opportunity to have a wider impact on developing others teaching
• you are an exceptional practitioner with a proven track record and are seeking to have a wider influence on other teachers practice.

Potential candidates will:

• have a demonstrable passion for the subject, with the ability to help children successfully master an ambitious science curriculum;
• possess the qualities to grow into a highly effective leader, such as the ability to influence others, be highly reflective, possess an unwavering work ethic, have high levels of emotional intelligence and professional integrity;
• be a lifelong learner, always striving to be a better teacher, who is personally ambitious and able to pick things up quickly;
• want to work in a fully inclusive, diverse and ambitious school, providing a first-class education to our children, where you can really make a difference to young people.

Benefits include:

• As a developing or experienced leader you will have access to excellent leadership opportunities and support within the Trust.
• You'll get being a Co-op member, you'll get a Co-op colleague discount card. This gives you a 10% discount in our Co-op Food stores.
• Co-operative flexible benefits (discounted line rental and broadband package, family care advice and cycle to work scheme)
• Co-operative Credit Union: save directly from your salary and receive a competitive dividend. Borrowers can benefit from very competitive interest rates & terms (in comparison with other high street lenders)
• Co-op Funeralcare benefit
• Season ticket and rental deposit loans

And More!

The Trust is also committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnerships.

Co-op Academies Trust as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority. This commitment to robust recruitment, selection and induction procedures extends to organisations and services linked to the Trust on its behalf.

Co-op Academies Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all its employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS and satisfactory references. All our colleagues are expected to demonstrate a commitment to co-operative values and principles.