Lead Practitioner - Science

Welcome from the Science Curriculum Team

Thank you for your interest in this position. The successful applicant will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our Science curriculum, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for Science and Senior Leadership Team.

We have an ambitious and progressive Science team, always seeking new ways and means to help students learn more about science and develop a deep-seated curiosity about the world they live in.

The Science team work extremely well together, focused on delivering the best experiences for young people. The team is friendly and supportive of each other, sharing ideas and experiences that help develop the curriculum and the way it is delivered.

We are members of the RSC, IoP, ASE and Hampshire Science Network to help inform practice and ensure staff are up to date on recent guidance/research.

The Science department has superb facilities and is well resourced, including interactive touch screens and department iPads in our fully equipped classrooms. The team organise trips and visits to enrich the experience of students and work hard to educate them regarding career and educational opportunities in STEM related disciplines in further and higher education.

Science is a core subject in all years. In KS3, students study Chemistry, Biology and Physics with the same teacher. In KS4 students’ study either combined or separate Science. We are working towards a subject specialist model from September 2024.

We wish all applicants the very best of luck with their application and look forward to meeting short listed candidates at interview.

If you are interested in applying and would like to come and visit, please get in touch.

*Job share/part time/family friendly hours considered*

Job Description

We are looking for an aspirational Lead Practitioner of Science to develop and implement Teaching and Learning initiatives and strategies throughout the school which raise the teaching practice of all members of staff and therefore raise student standards and progress.

• Planning high quality lessons and leading the delivery of consistently good and outstanding teaching and to be a model of excellent practice, maintaining a clear focus on outstanding delivery to learners ensuring a centre of best practice and excellence
• Carrying out the day to day duties of a classroom teacher on an exemplary basis
• Leading, inspiring and motivating colleagues in developing their teaching and learning through mentoring, coaching and support
• To take a lead role, working closely with the Leadership team in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practices that lead to school improvement
• To undertake research and evaluate innovative curricular practices and draw on research outcomes other sources of external evidence to inform own practice and that of colleagues
• To develop high quality teaching materials and schemes of learning for mathematics and numeracy
• To support the literacy coordination across the school

For a full job description, please see our application pack.

Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified. Employees will be expected to comply with a reasonable request from the Head Teacher to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.

 Full training and development will be available. The role would suit anyone interested in developing into senior leadership in the future. We have a first-class track record of developing our staff into senior leader positions.

Eggar’s is an innovative and enjoyable place to work, with opportunities for career progression within the school actively encouraged and supported.

How to apply?

Applicants should complete an application form in full before your application can be considered. It is available to download from our website www.eggars.net/vacancies.  

Please submit your application so that it is received no later than the closing date and time to:

Eggar’s School  | London Road |  Holybourne |  Alton |  Hampshire |  GU34 4EQ

FAO: HR Officer

E: joinus@eggars.hants.sch.uk

Please note that we encourage early application, and we may interview and appoint ahead of the deadline if necessary.

Eggar’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to a DBS check and other relevant employment checks.

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