Job Description

Salary

Teacher Pay scales - PT1 (35000) - EPT3 (51000) plus TLR with additional benefits including: Teachers Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, one personal leave day per year.

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Blackburn

Job category/type

Science

Date posted

11/09/2025

Job reference

REQ003847

LEAD PRACTITIONER -

SCIENCE

Salary:

Teacher Pay scales - PT1 (35000) - EPT3 (51000) plus TLR with additional benefits including: Teachers Pension, Health Care Cash Plan, Generous Staff Discount scheme, 3 extra inset days for planning, one personal leave day per year.

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic and influential Lead Practitioner for Science. The successful applicant must have the drive and desire to be consistently outstanding. You will be someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. You will be passionate about your subject and will inspire our students to be so as well.

The successful candidate must:

Someone who is passionate about Science and who will inspire our students to be. Perfected skills in securing outstanding progress and attainment with all groups, particularly at KS3 and KS4. Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. Evidence of good to outstanding teaching and results. Excellent leadership skills and competencies. Have a commitment to support our enrichment programme by facilitating co-curricular clubs.

Key Requirements:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent. A passion for science with a proven track record of teaching at KS3 and KS4 The ability to inspire and motivate students. A commitment to the personal and professional development of students and staff. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A supportive and collaborative working environment.

Safeguarding:

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.