Lead Practitioner_Science
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About this Role
The Sir John Colfox Academy is looking for a Lead Practitioner_Science to lead our fantastic team.
Actual Salary £55,208-£60,942 per annum (Lead Practitioner Range LP5 to LP9.
This job is Full Time.
It is offered on a Permanent basis .
Approximate start date 01-Sep-2025.
Lead Practitioner in the Science Faculty (Biology)
Competitive salary (LP 5-9)
Required for September 2025, a well-qualified and excellent classroom practitioner to teach Science across KS3 to KS5 and lead enhancing the existing Biology curriculum, with a particular focus on developing the Biology curriculum, and to support an established department.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated colleague who can add value to our already successful Science team, made up of 6 teachers including Head of Science (Chemistry specialist) and a Lead Practitioner in STEM (Physics specialist).
As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a pivotal role in enhancing the Biology curriculum, working collaboratively with the Head of Science and the Lead Practitioner in STEM. We aim to strengthen the profile of Science within the school, inspiring students and supporting colleagues to deliver high-quality, engaging Science education.
We are an outwardly facing school in a beautiful part of the country, and this is a great time to join us. As part of the Initio Learning Trust, you will have the opportunity to work closely with colleagues across our three local schools, sharing best practice and developing innovative teaching strategies to enhance the Science curriculum and improve student outcomes. This collaborative approach offers a unique opportunity to broaden your professional experience and contribute to a wider community of learning.
As a Lead Practitioner, you will be at the forefront of developing and sharing best practice in teaching, as well as leading innovation to maximise student engagement and achievement. Colfox's focus is on developing teaching and learning strategies that make a real difference to students’ progress. We believe that action-based research is the key to improving the learning experience of our students.
If you want to work with a successful department in a school that values its staff and is at the heart of the community, we look forward to receiving your application. This post is suitable for an ambitious and forward-thinking candidate, and we welcome applications from teachers with at least departmental leadership experience (eg Second in Science) and at least three years’ classroom experience.
We offer a mentoring system to support leadership skills development for those who may not yet have had opportunities in this area. This is a fantastic opportunity to move into a senior leadership role for an existing middle leader looking to broaden their experience in a whole school area. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Biology teacher who is willing to embrace new technologies and is a strong team player with innovative classroom practice.
For further information, please contact the Headteacher, Adam Shelley, at shelleya@colfox.dorset.sch.uk or 01308 422291. Visits to the school are also warmly welcomed.
Would you like any additional emphasis on professional development or opportunities within the Trust?
Please refer to the attached job description for more details about the role.
If you have any further questions, please contact the recruiting manager Amanda Tuck on 01308 422291 or by emailing recruitmentwest@initiolearning.org
About our School
Set in a stunning location overlooking Bridport and the surrounding rolling hills, the Sir John Colfox Academy was built in 1999 and offers a lovely environment for staff to work in and where students can achieve their maximum potential.
‘Inspiring learners, Achieving Excellence is our aim’, and we are proud of our wonderful team of teaching and support staff who do their very best to bring this to life for all of our students.
Whilst we are very proud of our record of excellent exam results, and our recent ‘Good’ Ofsted rating, we believe a first class education is about much more than this, and aspire for all our students to have a school experience that gives them access to a wide range of extracurricular activities and cultural enrichment.
For more information please visit our school website: https://www.colfox.org/
We welcome visits to our school - if you would like to arrange a visit please refer to the contact details above.
Initio Learning Trust offers a welcoming and supportive environment and can provide:
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a genuine commitment to supporting professional development
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a supportive and flexible working environment which offers equal opportunities for all
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free onsite parking
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access to the local government or teachers pension scheme
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a range of employee benefits including Cycle to Work and Health Cash Plan
About Initio Learning Trust
Initio Learning Trust comprises 19 schools across Dorset, with our head office based in Wimborne. Formed in February 2023 from the merger of The Minerva Learning Trust and Wimborne Academy Trust, we offer outstanding education through every stage of schooling, from nursery through to upper sixth form. We believe in enabling every person to thrive within their role, and our core values of Ambition, Collaboration and Respect underpin the pride we take in offering genuine professional development opportunities for all our staff; and in our focus on staff wellbeing.
Working for Us
Initio Learning Trust is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and aims to provide an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process. If you would like to discuss any changes or support you may need as part of this process, please call or email the recruiting manager (see contact details above).
Initio Learning Trust values and respects the diversity of our workforce, and encourages employees to be their unique selves. Having a diverse and inclusive workforce underpins our core values of collaboration, ambition and respect, and we welcome applications from all sectors of the community regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion or belief. Applicant shortlisting is done without reference to any personal data including your name.
Applying for a job with us - other things you need to know
This role is UK based and your Right to Work will need to be verified.
Initio Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
In line with current safer recruitment guidance, we may collect further information for applicants who are shortlisted for interview including criminal record and social media checks, references and verification of qualifications.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and, where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2023). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974.
Fluency in English is required for all student and public-facing roles, in accordance with the “fluency duty” (Immigration Act 2016). Please refer to the Job Description for further details.
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