Lead Practitioner Science- Staffordshire University Academy

Lead Practitioner - Science

Location: Staffordshire University Academy
Contract: Permanent

Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: LP 1-5 (£52,026 - £57,418)
Start date: 1st January 2027

Why here, why now?

Staffordshire University Academy are looking to recruit a lead practitioner to join our experienced and supportive science team. The department is an experienced team who deliver lessons in mixed-ability groups and scaffold learning to ensure the best outcomes for all students. This position would suit an experienced science teacher or someone seeking to further their leadership experience.

We are committed to continually improving the quality of our provision. We have access to high quality facilities and resources and work within a strong team structure that allows best practice to be shared. Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development.

About the role:

• Deliver consistently high-quality, inspiring and engaging science teaching that supports excellent outcomes for all students.
• Demonstrate and promote the vision, values and ethos of Staffordshire University Academy.
• Act as a model of outstanding classroom practice, supporting high standards of teaching and learning across the science's faculty.
• Lead an agreed aspect of faculty development within science, contributing to continuous improvement.
• Support the effective implementation and delivery of the science curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
• Use evidence-informed practice and assessment effectively to improve student progress, attainment and outcomes.
• Support high-quality assessment, recording, tracking and reporting of student progress across the faculty.
• Provide effective leadership, coaching and professional support to colleagues to develop teaching practice.
• Work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, colleagues and leaders to support student achievement and engagement.
• Actively engage with the academy's appraisal and professionaldevelopment processes, including completing an annual evidence-informed research project.

What we're looking for:

• Support and promote the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the academy, acting as a model of excellent professional practice.
• Lead and promote a positive learning culture across the faculty and wider academy, championing highly effective teaching and learning.
• Research and share evidence-informed best practice, drawing on effective approaches from other schools and academies to support continuous improvement.
• Lead and contribute to faculty CPD, encouraging collaboration, professional discussion and the sharing of best practice.
• Act as a teaching and learning coach, proactively supporting colleagues to develop their practice, including supporting ECTs in liaison with the ECF lead.
• Work collaboratively with leaders to support academy priorities and ensure the effective management and use of resources within the curriculum area and across the academy.

Why join Staffordshire University Academy?

• A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
• A rapidly improving academy with a clear vision and strong values
• Modern facilities and access to high-quality resources
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• A positive working environment that prioritises staff wellbeing
• The chance to play a meaningful role in shaping young people's futures

Closing date for applications: Monday 5th October 2026, 9am
Interviews: TBC

We warmly welcome visits to the academy - come and see what makes SUA a great place to work.

Safeguarding statement:

Staffordshire University Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.