Lead Practitioner Science

Information about London Academy

London Academy is an ambitious all-through Academy in North London, serving a multicultural and disadvantaged community. In 2018/2019 we were in the top 42 of all schools nationally in terms of the progress students made achieving a progress 8 score of 1 overall and 0.88 specifically in Science.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Lead Practitioner who is a Science specialist to work closely within our extended leadership team in developing, implementing and evaluating teaching and learning within and beyond the academy. An exceptional practitioner and leader, you will play a key role in continuing our drive towards outstanding outcomes for all students. The ideal candidate would be a Chemistry or Physics specialist and be able to teach up to A level in their specialism. However, we would still welcome and consider applications from Biology specialists.

You would join an existing and growing team of highly skilled Lead Practitioners who are passionate about improving teaching and learning and hence student outcomes within the Academy. The Lead Practitioners are at the forefront of ensuring outstanding teaching and learning across the Academy. This is because Lead Practitioners play an important role in coaching colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and learning and ensuring whole school CPD addresses strategic teaching and learning priorities. 

Our mission is to develop the leadership potential in both our staff and students and we want to be at the forefront of developing the next generation of national school leaders. We can help prepare you for future career opportunities, investing in your development through regular coaching and a wide range of professional development opportunities, such as the NPQSL/NPQH. 

Why work at London Academy?

• The opportunity to work with experienced and value driven colleagues that have a proven track record of raising attainment for a disadvantaged community

• A wide range of professional development opportunities, for example we were one of the first partner schools working with The Institute for Teaching on the Masters in Expert Teaching 

• Experience of working with Ambition School Leadership and supporting colleagues completing Teaching Leaders and Future Leaders

• A commitment to engage with the latest educational research so it that informs all aspects of the Academy, for example curriculum design and pedagogy

• A focus on reducing workload by having centralised behaviour systems, centralised curriculum and a reasonable feedback policy.

Next Steps

To apply, please send your CV and a completed application form to office@londonacademy.org.uk. If you would like to discuss the post in confidence please call 020 8238 1100 extension 247 or email office@londonacademy.org.uk to arrange a time to come in and have an informal conversation with the Principal. 

London Academy is an equal opportunities employer. London Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 

Enhanced DBS, Barred List and Prohibition checks will always be carried out on new employees.

Applications will be viewed on a rolling basis, so early applications are highly recommended. The closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 24 April 2020.

Alex Warburton

Principal

We are committed to the protection of children

We are an equal opportunities employer

All posts will be subject to enhanced DBS checks and prohibition from teaching checks