Science Lead Practitioner

4 weeks ago

Brixton, United Kingdom Ark Evelyn Grace Academy Full time

Reporting to: Assistant Principal for Science

Salary: Ark Lead Practitioner Pay Scale: LEAD1 - LEAD6                                      

Start Date: September 2024

Contract: Full time, permanent


Closing date: 9am, 25th April 2024

Interviews: Wednesday 01 May 2024 (exceptional candidate may be interviewed as applications are received).


Key Responsibilities

To develop and improve the practice of teachers so that inadequate teaching and teaching that requires improvement is eradicatedTo observe your coachees and provide high quality, diagnostic feedback that enables rapid improvementTo alter your coaching method/style depending on the teacher you are working withTo analyse and deconstruct the teaching and provide strategies that will impact on the areas for improvementTo motivate and inspire your coachees to want to be outstandingTo plan and lead inset to staff in line with the requirements of the academyTo evaluate and measure the impact of the inset and provide follow up sessions that is informed by the evaluationTo carry out learning walks with staff and to measure consistency across the academy - you will then use this to inform further training for staff.To develop and support effecting planning for schemes of learning.  


Outcomes and Activities

Creativity

To experiment and innovate exciting and effective new teaching and learning strategies.To conduct relevant research related to new practice.To strategically plan the coaching programme for each coachee.Sustain outstanding practice in your own classroom by constantly reflecting and refining.To create new and exciting resources.

Teamwork

To model the outstanding practice and to be observed as necessary so that staff can develop their own understanding of what good or better learning looks like.To work collaboratively and creatively with the teaching and learning coaching team and SLT Lead.To seek out exceptional practice from other institutions so that we continually develop our practice.Use your learning to develop new and effective approaches to teaching and learning across the Academy.Deliver high quality training and inset sessions to new staff (all levels).

Disseminating best practice based on educational research

Identifying educational research to enhance existing practices.Support teachers in creating positive behaviour management through good teaching.Co-ordinating the assessment and analysis of data and information and developing action planning.Co-ordinating the assessment strategies to address underachievement and reducing disaffection.

Teaching and Learning

Work with the Head of Department to establish a subject development plan, target setting and reviewImplement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all timesParticipate in preparing student for external examinationsKeep abreast of any developments within their subject area

Curriculum Setting and Assessment

Develop high quality syllabuses and schemes of learning for all students that are inspiring for learners and teachersWork with the Head of Department to monitor and assess teaching and learning within the subjectSet regular, measurable and significant assessments for the studentsMaintain accurate student data that can be used to make teaching more effectiveTo ensure the regular setting and completion of high-quality home learning activities

Academy Culture

Support the Academy’s culture, values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies practicesSupport and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required


Qualification Criteria 

Qualified to degree level and aboveQualified to teach and work in the UKEvidence of professional development

Experience

Experience of raising attainment in a challenging classroom environmentExperience of contributing to a high achieving department within a large secondary school environmentExperience of delivering consistently outstanding lessons to students of all ages and abilitiesExperience of implementing behaviour management strategies consistently and effectivelyExperience of supporting students of all ages and abilities to make excellent progress and achieve impressive examination outcomesExperience of leading successful enrichment and extracurricular activities which inspire and motivate learnersExperience of providing professional development to teachers, including coaching, mentoring and trainingExperience of designing and developing resources to support learning across different subject areasExperience of preparing and leading training sessionsEvidence of continually improving the teaching and learning in their subject area though schemes of work, assessment and extra-curricular activities etc.

Knowledge

Knowledge of the latest educational research, findings and best practicesExcellent knowledge of the National Curriculum for KS3, KS4 and ideally KS5 and a solid grounding in the assessment processes used to support planning and raise student attainment across these Key StagesUnderstanding of the strategies needed to establish consistently high aspirations and standards of results and behaviour.

Leadership

Effective team player and leaderAbility to coach and manage staffDemonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievementActs as a role model to staff and studentsGenuine passion and a belief in the potential of every studentMotivation to continually improve standards and achieve excellenceCommitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all pupils

Leading the Curriculum

Able to establish curriculum development, assessment, coordination and coachingHas good communication, planning and organisational skillsHigh expectations for accountability and consistencyAbility to design, implement and evaluate effective, imaginative and stimulating Schemes of learning

Teaching and Learning

Excellent classroom practitioner – ensures that their own classroom practice models best practiceEffective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewardHas good communication, planning and organisational skillsDemonstrates resilience, motivation and commitment to driving up standards of achievementActs as a role model to staff and pupilsCommitment to regular and on-going professional development and training to establish outstanding classroom practice.


Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.

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