Lead Practitioner - Science

Lead Practitioner - Science

Lincroft Academy - Salary: Leadership Band 1 Point 1-5 - Contract: Full time, Permanent - Start Date: September 2026

One position available - linked with advert - EDV/2026/LA/47055

At Lincroft Academy, our community thrives on the values of CARE - Community, Aspiration, Respect and Excellence. We are proud to offer a rare and exciting opportunity for an exceptional Lead Practitioner in Science to join our ambitious Senior Leadership team.

This role is perfect for a strong leader who is passionate about shaping high quality teaching and learning, supporting whole school improvement, and making a meaningful impact on the lives of young people.

Responsibilities

• Model our CARE values and inspirational expert teaching within Science and across the wider curriculum.
• Work within the Quality of Education Team to drive whole school improvements in teaching and learning, raising standards for every student.
• Promote research informed practice and contribute to strategic thinking.
• Design and deliver high impact professional development, coaching and mentoring.
• Support curriculum development with the Curriculum Leads.
• Shape and contribute to the Whole School Development Plan.
• Maintain regular, high quality classroom teaching and pastoral responsibilities within our vertical tutoring system.
• Please note this is not a Head of Department role; the Science team is well led by the Head of Science and two Assistant Principals of Science.

Qualifications

• A leader who CAREs.
• An outstanding Science teacher with excellent subject and curriculum expertise.
• Passionate about pedagogy, professional development and research led teaching.
• A positive and collaborative colleague who builds strong relationships with staff, students and families.
• Committed to inclusion, safeguarding and maintaining the highest expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Reflective, resilient and proactive, with a desire to continually develop yourself and others.

What We Offer You

• A highly supportive senior leadership team who value your expertise.
• Opportunities to lead meaningful, whole school improvement.
• A culture of research informed practice and continuous development.
• Access to trust wide professional networks, CPD and leadership opportunities.
• A collaborative, supportive staff body committed to student achievement.
• Brand new facilities opening May/June 2026, to include 2 new laboratories and a Science preparation room, in addition to the 6 refurbished laboratories and preparation room we already enjoy. We are also fortunate for each member of the Science team to have the use of their own room.

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

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as online searches.