Lead Practitioner of Science

We are currently looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner or Aspiring Lead Practitioner (Science) to join our happy and successful school. If not yet accredited, we will train you to gain full accreditation within two years. Our training is second to none. Lead Practitioners are paid on the Lead Practitioner Scale.

At Harris Academy Ockendon, we are passionate about three things:

• Creating a remarkable school for the community we serve – a place where students are inspired, challenged, and supported to grow into well-rounded, ambitious, and successful young people.
• Your path to professional excellence – we believe in nurturing talent, growing together, and empowering futures.
• Work-life balance matters – being an exceptional school should not come at the cost of well-being.

We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form, set in a modern, welcoming building designed to ignite curiosity and ambition. In February 2024, Ofsted rated us 'Outstanding' in every category.

Our culture helps our students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible and supports them in turning those dreams into reality. At HAOC, three values shape everything we do: Work Hard. Be Kind. Take Responsibility.

Your role will include:

• Supporting the Head of Department with the design, implementation and delivery of a great curriculum.
• Training the Science teachers in the implementation of the curriculum.
• Enjoying teaching great lessons, day in, day out and role-model how you do it.
• Joining the Lead Practitioner team, training staff across the academy and supporting them to implement the curriculum really well.
• Taking a whole school responsibility that gives you energy and helps us get better.
• Communicating skilfully with all stakeholders.
• Contributing to the wider ethos of the academy.

The successful candidate will:

• Enjoy working with teenagers and helping them succeed.
• Believe in our shared values: work hard, be kind, take responsibility.
• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level.
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning.
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students.
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4 in particular.
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff.
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students.
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary.
• Have good written and spoken communication skills.
• Be able to lead and manage your own work effectively.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies.

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation. Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Teachers Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme, and many other benefits.

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.