Lead Practitioner of Science (Leadership Pay)

Lead Practitioner of Science (Leadership Pay)

Lead Practitioner of Science (Leadership Pay)

Location: Watford

Salary: Above Leadership Practitioners Fringe Scale L7 - L11 £57,979.00 - £63,888.00
Job Type: Full Time

Start Date: April or September 2025

Contract Type: Permanent Contract Term: TTO - Term time only Hours per Week: 32.50 Weeks per year

As a Lead Practitioner of Science you will have a unique opportunity to shape and elevate teaching and learning. By modelling and sharing best practices, you will inspire and develop fellow educators, fostering excellence across the department.

In this Lead Practitioner of Science role, you will work closely with the school's leadership team to drive up teaching standards and enhance student outcomes. Your Lead Practitioner of Science expertise will contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that all students receive the highest quality education.

We are a forward thinking, innovative school who support our teachers and their wellbeing. Therefore, we have already put in place the following promises:

• Additional PPA (four per week)
• No formal or grade lesson observations - we trust our teachers!
• No written entry data reports
• Only two formal assessment a year which require data entry
• Whole class feedback - limited or no written marking
• No covering other classes
• No lunchtime or break duties

Our Watford Secondary School recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Mintago - employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Salary sacrifice childcare

Qualifications for Lead Practitioner of Science

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Experience of working in a UK Secondary School
• Ongoing professional development

To apply for this Lead Practitioner of Science, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this Lead Practitioner of Science role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a Lead Practitioner of Science, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful Lead Practitioner of Science candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This Lead Practitioner of Science post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this Lead Practitioner of Science opportunity by sending your CV to Chloe at Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted) for the Lead Practitioner of Science role within 48 hours.

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Lead Practitioner of Science