Lead Practitioner of Science

Salary
United Learning Pay Scale

Contractual hours
37\.5

Basis
Full Time

Region
Manchester

Job category/type
Science

Date posted
22/05/2026

Job reference
REQ005284

Are you an experienced and outstanding Science teacher ready to lead, inspire, and elevate practice across a team?

Manchester Academy High School is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Practitioner of Science to drive excellence in teaching, learning, and student outcomes across our Science department. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven classroom practitioner who is passionate about sharing their expertise, developing colleagues, and enhancing the quality of education for all students.

As Lead Practitioner, you will model outstanding teaching and play a key role in raising standards across the department. Through coaching, mentoring, and collaboration, you will support colleagues to refine their practice and deliver high‑quality lessons that secure strong outcomes for every student. Working closely with department leaders, you will also contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and professional learning.
What we’re looking for:

• An experienced, high‑performing Science teacher with a track record of strong outcomes


• A commitment to developing others through coaching and mentoring


• The ability to raise the quality of teaching across a team


• A passion for evidence‑informed practice and continuous improvement

• A role with real influence on teaching and learning across the school


• A strong culture of coaching, CPD, and collaboration


• The opportunity to shape practice and improve life chances through Science

• More pay: Around 5% above national scales, plus medical cash plan and staff discounts.


• More time: Three additional INSET days for planning and at least one personal day per year.


• More support: Exceptional training, expert subject guidance, high‑quality curriculum resources and strong wellbeing support.

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