Lead Practitioner - Science

Lead Practitioner Physics Salary Range: £60,145 to £66,368 Contract type: Full Time | Permanent Start date: 01 January 2027 Closing date: 4pm on Friday 12 June 2026 Interview dates: Shortly following the closing date Are you passionate about Physics and ready to take a leading role in shaping an outstanding science provision? Join The King Edmund School as our new Lead Practitioner Physics and help us build a remarkable Physics curriculum and culture. As Lead Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in raising standards and delivering outstanding Science teaching across all key stages. You’ll work closely with our talented team, sharing your expertise, modelling best practice and driving innovation both within the classroom and beyond. You will play a key role in building a department recognised for challenge, clarity and ambition, aligned to our vision of being a remarkable school where great teaching transforms lives. This role is ideal for a passionate Science specialist who wants to influence practice beyond their own classroom and help build one of the strongest Science teams in Essex. We are determined to become the school of choice in Essex—a place where every young person is challenged, supported, and inspired to thrive. This isn’t a dream - it is a promise and you will be at the centre of delivering and creating this. The Role · Lead and develop our Physics curriculum across KS3-5 · Mentor and coach colleagues within a supportive science team · Drive innovative teaching strategies to inspire students · Collaborate with local universities and STEM partners · Play a key part in our ambition to be the very best Who we’re looking for Someone with: · Experienced in teaching Physics, including at KS5 · Skilled in curriculum development and staff mentoring · Ambitious, collaborative, and committed to achieving excellence · Outstanding classroom practitioner, with a track record of strong student outcomes · Ability to model and share effective teaching strat