Lead Practitoner

Outstanding Teacher and Lead Practitioner Required

Newbury Park Primary School, London

Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale

Contract: Permanent or Fixed Term (by agreement)

Newbury Park Primary School is seeking to appoint an outstanding teacher and Lead Practitioner to model exemplary classroom practice, lead a subject and a phase, and play a key role in driving whole school improvement.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious, reflective practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and ready to extend their impact beyond their own classroom. The successful candidate will work closely with senior and middle leaders to strengthen pedagogy, support colleagues, and contribute strategically to the continued development of the school.

Our Values

At Newbury Park Primary School, our values of compassion, courage, curiosity, creativity and collaboration underpin everything we do. We are looking for a Lead Practitioner who lives these values through their teaching, leadership and relationships, and who is committed to nurturing them in pupils and staff alike.

The Role

As a Lead Practitioner, you will:

• Model consistently high-quality teaching and learning to raise outcomes across the school

• Lead a subject area and a phase, ensuring strong curriculum design, consistency and high standards

• Coach, mentor and support teachers, including ECTs and trainees, through professional dialogue and modelling best practice

• Contribute to school improvement priorities and work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team

We Are Looking For Someone Who:

• Is an exceptional classroom practitioner with a proven track record of impact

• Has experience in leading a subject and supporting phase-level improvement

• Has the credibility and interpersonal skills to influence practice and inspire others

• Is committed to inclusion and securing strong outcomes for all pupils, including SEND, EAL, Pupil Premium and higher attainers

• Is reflective, collaborative and driven by continuous improvement

Role / Area of Experience

Please indicate the phase and subject area you are applying for as a Lead Practitioner at Newbury Park Primary School (for example EYFS, Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, and relevant curriculum leadership).

You may be asked to provide further details relating to curriculum responsibility, phase leadership and professional practice.

Why Join Us?

• The opportunity to lead meaningful change in a forward-thinking, inclusive school

• A supportive and collaborative leadership culture

• Access to high-quality professional development and leadership opportunities

• A school community committed to excellence, wellbeing and shared values

• If you are a passionate and ambitious teacher ready to lead, inspire and make a lasting difference, we would welcome your application.