Lead Practitioner - Physics

Welcome to Nuneaton Academy, where transformation and the pursuit of excellence are at the heart of our educational journey. We are a dedicated team that strives to bring out 'the best in everyone.' Guided by Our Nuneaton Norms, we are committed to creating a learning environment that is not only academically enriching but also emotionally supportive.

Nuneaton Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. 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.

ey Responsibilities of role:

• To lead on the development of appropriate syllabuses, resources, schemes of work, marking policies and teaching strategies in the Department
• Develop and prepares learning materials
• Delivers learning
• Monitors and assess performance
• Reports progress against targets
• Manages pupil behaviour and standards
• Manages Health and Safety
• Contributes towards department tasks
• Is responsive to the Schools agreed policies
• Contributes towards the work of project groups established to guide and monitor school development
• Contributes towards the work of project groups established to guide and monitor school development
• Provides guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters, on their further education and careers
• Communicate and consult with outside agencies, parents or guardians as appropriate
• Participates in directed meetings related to the curriculum, pastoral arrangements or administration of the school
• Participates in staff development programmes as agreed with the Senior Management Team and colleagues
• Keeps up to date with relevant initiatives and development in area of expertise.
• To adhere to and to help to implement Academy quality procedures. 
• To lead on the process of monitoring and evaluation of the department in line with Academy procedures, including evaluation against quality standards and performance criteria 
• To identify improvement required to the teaching and learning demonstrated within the department and hold staff to account for the improvement. 
• To take part, as may be required, in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the Academy. 
• To quality assure and complete the relevant documentation to assist in the tracking and intervention of pupils across the department 
• To track the progress of assigned pupils and use this information to inform teaching and learning and intervention programmes across the department with the support of other leaders in the department. 

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification
• Postgraduate professional Qualification e.g. Postgraduate Certificate in Education 2. Communication

Person Specification

• Applies effective verbal communication skills
• Presents information and ideas clearly, by using language appropriate to audience
• Positively influences the opinions of others through factual discussion
• Adapts personal style to suit individual situation and needs
• Creates an environment of trust by delivering on promises
• Utilises report-writing skills to accurately reflect a situation through positive language 3. Other Skills Required for Role
• Exercises flexibility to accommodate changes in work priorities
• Balances tasks and resources in the organisation of a wide range of activities
• Provides contingencies to deal with the unexpected
• Thinks clearly and logically in working through a problem making referrals as appropriate
• Anticipates workload and plans ahead
• Monitors progress against key performance indicators
• Makes routine decisions based upon guidelines and procedures laid down in the established framework
• Contributes towards the effective delivery of performance targets, objectives and standards set at department level
• Lead by example in standards of behaviour in the work environment
• Assume responsibilities as agreed with their Head of Department

For more information on this role please email Natalie.blair@nuneatonacademy.org.uk