Head of DepartmentScience

Lead Practitioner - Science

Leigh Academy Minster · Sheerness · Kent

Job description

Leadership Scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an inspiring and ambitious Science specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Minster is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinkingLead Practitioner - Scienceto join our thriving academy from January 2027.

At Leigh Academy Minster, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, creativity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a vibrant Science department at a pivotal stage in our development. As Lead Practitioner, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, inspire a team of committed practitioners, and ensure our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.

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About this school

Leigh Academy Minster

Academy sponsor led · Secondary · Ages 11–18

Not rated

Pupils: 1,070
Avg teacher salary: £52,983
Pupil:teacher ratio: 22:1
Academy trust: LEIGH ACADEMIES TRUST

Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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