Lead Practitioner - Science

Do you have what it takes to support the science team and the Deputy Headteacher (curriculum) and bring our shared vision to life at Newmarket Academy?

We are looking to appoint an inspirational leader to the position of Lead Practitioner for Science.  We are inviting candidates who have the skills and experience to build on established success and support staff, as they contribute and influence the school’s development. We are looking for a solutions-driven, proactive and highly influential and effective leaders who are committed to whole school improvement.

Newmarket Academy is a good school (Ofsted 2017) with a commitment to excellence. We aim to be the best we can be in all areas and are committed to being the best school in the area. We are looking to appoint an inspirational Lead Practitioner in science to help us take the next step in our journey. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting science and wider school teaching and learning and for creating a world class beacon STEM offer at Newmarket Academy, engaging local, national and international STEM sector stakeholders to inspire young people to pursue careers in the STEM sector and to develop a talent pipeline for the STEM sector in Newmarket and the surrounding areas.

 Newmarket Academy is part of Unity Schools Partnership a forward-thinking academy trust of 30 schools (10 secondary). We value our people and we have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice. You will be part of our trust’s senior leaders’ network and will have development opportunities at regular intervals including our leadership events and other trust network opportunities. Unity Schools Partnership celebrates both professional development and career progression. The Teaching school which is part of Unity will support the successful candidate in this post and their future career.

You will:

• Support the Deputy Headteacher and the Head of Science in delivery of the school vision, for all learners
• Take ownership of evidencing our improvement of outcomes for all learners
• Manage and motivate members of the Science team and the wider school team
• Have a full understanding of processes involving children in care, child protection and safeguarding and be committed to working in partnership.
• Have an innovative and creative approach.
• Be committed to high standards of teaching and learning and the professional development of staff.
• Have high expectations that motivate, support and challenge teachers and students alike.
• Have excellent communication skills

In return we will offer:

• Support CPD required to be able to fulfil the role
• Refurbished learning spaces with state of the art interactive white boards and sound systems.
• A supportive and friendly working environment with well-established well-being programmes.
• An excellent programme of induction into the Academy with supportive and dynamic staff.
• Well-being day each Academic year.

We would encourage an informal discussion and visit to the school with Martin Witter, Headteacher prior to submitting your application, please contact the school on 01638 664412 or email martin.witter@newmarketacademy.co.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date: 9:00am, Monday 17th April 2023

To apply, please visit https://candidate.unitysp-careers.co.uk/203574TES

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

We care deeply about inclusive working practices and diverse teams. If you’d prefer to work part-time or as a job-share, we’ll facilitate this wherever we can – whether to help you meet other commitments or to help you strike a great work-life balance. We’re keen to ensure we’re designing an organisation that works for everyone, so we particularly encourage applications from different under-represented groups.

Unity Schools Partnership is committed to safer recruitment, equal opportunities, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check will be required. 

Unity Schools Partnership, welcoming diversity.