Science Lead Practitioner

Job Description

Science Lead Practitioner Enfield September 2026

A high-performing secondary school in Enfield is seeking an exceptional Science Lead Practitioner to join their outstanding Science faculty from September 2026. This is a permanent Science Lead Practitioner role within a school rated Outstanding by Ofsted renowned for its evidence-based teaching culture ambitious curriculum and strong commitment to developing classroom excellence across the whole school.

About the School

This Enfield secondary school has established itself as a centre of academic ambition and professional rigour. The Science department delivers a broad and challenging curriculum across KS3 KS4 and KS5 with consistently strong examination outcomes and a thriving culture of scientific enquiry. Behaviour is managed through robust consistent whole-school systems that allow teachers to lead learning with authority and purpose. The school invests meaningfully in its staff research-led CPD cross-departmental collaboration and a genuine commitment to reducing unnecessary workload are hallmarks of its approach. This is a school where outstanding practitioners are recognised developed and retained.

What the School Offers

• A senior TLR-supported Lead Practitioner role with whole-school teaching and learning influence
• Structured CPD programme with access to research partnerships and national networks
• Clear behaviour policy with strong middle and senior leadership support
• Collaborative departmental planning within a high-achieving Science faculty
• A professional culture that values and rewards classroom excellence and instructional leadership

The Role

As Science Lead Practitioner you will combine exceptional classroom teaching with a wider responsibility for driving pedagogical excellence across the Science department and beyond. You will model outstanding practice lead on curriculum and assessment development deliver coaching and professional development to colleagues and use data intelligently to raise attainment across all year groups. You will contribute to whole-school teaching and learning strategy support departmental enrichment including STEM programmes science olympiad preparation and university outreach and play a key role in embedding a culture of high expectations and continuous improvement.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Science Lead Practitioner position is best suited to candidates who:

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Possess a strong academic background a 2:1 degree or above in a Science discipline from a reputable university ideally Russell Group
• Can demonstrate a substantial and successful track record of classroom teaching within a UK secondary school with clear evidence of excellent pupil outcomes
• Have experience of or a clear aptitude for coaching mentoring or leading on teaching and learning at departmental or whole-school level
• Show a deep understanding of curriculum design assessment strategy and evidence-based pedagogy
• Are confident operating within and contributing to whole-school improvement priorities
• Are legally entitled to work in the UK the school is unable to provide visa sponsorship

This is a senior classroom-facing role; candidates without a proven record of outstanding UK secondary Science teaching will not be considered.

Salary & Contract

Outer London MPS: UPS up to 56154. A TLR1 is attached to reflect the whole-school leadership dimension of this role. Exact value confirmed on application.

If you are an experienced high-calibre Science Lead Practitioner or senior Science Teacher ready to take on whole-school influence this Science Lead Practitioner opportunity in Enfield represents a compelling next step. We welcome applications from outstanding practitioners who are passionate about Secondary Teaching and committed to long-term professional impact.

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