Lead Practitioner - Science
Fir Vale Academy
Sheffield
- £50,025 - £55,209 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- Lead Practitioner
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- April or September 2025
- Apply by:
- 27 January 2025
Job overview
Start date: April or September 2025
Salary: Lead Practitioner Pay Range 1 – 5 (£50,025 - £ 55,209)
Contract Type: Full Time
Contract Term: Permanent
Fir Vale School is looking to appoint the full-time post of Lead Practitioner of Science to complement our existing department. We are seeking to appoint someone who has passion for teaching and learning and who will work closely with our SLT to improve the educational outcomes of all our students at Fir Vale School. As a Lead Practitioner of Science, you will excel in the classroom – but, just as importantly, you will be instrumental in supporting not only your departmental colleagues to be the best they can be, in the classroom and beyond, but also be involved in mentoring, coaching, professional development and challenge.
The ideal candidate will be an ambitious classroom practitioner with a desire to achieve strong outcomes. We need someone who wants to become a beacon of excellent practice in a classroom environment, whilst posing the muscularity of intellect and professional credibility to drive up standards in the classroom for all our young people.
You will be:
- A highly effective professional with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise, who can deliver exceptional outcomes.
- Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
- Someone who is passionate about Science and who will inspire our students to be so as well.
For further information and to obtain an application form, job description and person specification, visit www.firvale.com.
All applicants are required to complete a Fir Vale application form. Please DO NOT use the Sheffield City Council application form. Do not use AI to write your application/personal statement.
Applications to be submitted to: goxley@firvale.com
The closing date: Monday 27th January 2025
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About Fir Vale Academy
Fir Vale Academy is an inclusive and ambitious 11-16 secondary school on a significant journey of improvement. We are continually looking to expand our talent base to provide our students with the best possible educational experience. We are a vibrant, diverse community where every young person is known, valued and supported to work hard, aim high and succeed.
Within our Trust, we work collaboratively with our local Cluster schools, including Barnsley Academy, Sheffield Park Academy, Sheffield Springs Academy and others, which provide exceptional development opportunities and the strength of a wider network committed to sharing expertise, raising aspirations, and delivering the very best for our pupils.
Fir Vale Academy is located in north Sheffield with excellent public transport links and easy access to the M1 and Meadowhall. Our modern, purpose-built facilities provide a welcoming and dynamic environment, right at the heart of the community we serve.
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