Lead Practitioner – Science

We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner to further strengthen our Science department, commencing in January 2025.

Main purpose

• The primary role of a Lead Practitioner is to model exemplary teaching and lead the improvement of teaching and learning across the school                                          
• They will lead on the improvement of teaching skills through modelling high-quality teaching, coaching and training other members of staff.

The Science department runs smoothly and our students achieve well across Key Stages 3–5. Our core purpose is to fully engage all our students and ignite their curiosity and determination so they can achieve their full potential. The Science department has 11 laboratories, all fully equipped for high-quality teaching and learning; we are further supported by three technicians. We teach the AQA and OCR syllabus in KS4 and KS5.

The successful candidate will be offered a full programme of support and development in order to continue to progress their career, including line management guidance, supported by the Head of Science and an Assistant Headteacher.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about science and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.

The main campus for TWGSB is in Tunbridge Wells. However, you will be required to work at other campuses connected to TWGSB. 

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and rapidly improving selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefiting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021.

Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Please note that we will only accept CVs that are accompanied by an application form (see below). We shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.