Lead Practitioner of Science
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value attributed to leadership role in delivering effective science education.
- Leadership position in a vital educational area.
- Opportunities to engage and inspire students in science.
- Collaborative teaching role with focus on development.
Pros
- Engaging leadership role in a dynamic educational environment.
- Opportunities to shape science teaching and inspire students.
- Strong emphasis on professional development and teamwork.
Cons
- Leadership roles can be demanding and stressful.
- Expectations for high student outcomes may add pressure.
- Vague salary information could affect some applicants.
Who it's for
Mid to Senior-level • Full-time on-site
Good fit
- Experienced science teachers ready to lead.
- Innovative educators with passion for curriculum design.
- Those eager to support fellow teachers in delivering quality science education.
Not recommended for
- New educators without science teaching experience.
- Candidates averse to leadership responsibilities.
- Individuals seeking less intensive teaching roles.
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
To provide outstanding teaching and learning and leadership of Science to secure high attainment of students. To collaborate effectively with colleagues to design and deliver an engaging curriculum.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher to join Bishop Justus, a large and dynamic Church of England community school in the busy suburb of Bromley. The position is being offered on the Outer London Leadership pay scale.
Our school vision and ethos are at the centre of what we do, we care about and educate the whole child, combining excellent education with a firm and moral grounding so our learners can give back to their communities.
Our ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent Teacher of Science;
- Be confident teaching their subject at key stages 4 & 5;
- Have a love of the subject and desire and ability to convey this to students;
- Be enthusiastic, energetic and open to innovation;
- Possess effective communication skills and be emotionally intelligent;
- Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace;
- Be committed to extra-curricular activities including lunch time activities;
- Be committed to continuing professional learning;
- Have integrity, optimism and a good sense of humour;
- Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.
Benefits
TLR 1B
