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Lead Practitioner of Science

Lead Practitioner of Science

Wellfield School

Durham, County

  • £52,301 - £57,831 per year
  • New
Salary:
LPS
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
01/04/2025
Apply by:
17 November 2024

Job overview

Lead Practitioner of Science

Leadership Scale L3-L7

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational Lead Practitioner of Science to join our Science Department. As part of this department, you will focus on the development of the teaching and learning of Science across the school. 

This is an excellent opportunity for an exceptional and experienced classroom teacher to make a significant contribution to the school on our journey to outstanding.

The successful candidate will be a motivated and inspirational teacher and will:

·                    Be an outstanding practitioner

·                    Be keen to share and develop your own excellent practice

·                    Have the skill to maximise children’s learning

·                    Share our high expectations of achievement for all students

 Informal visits to the school are welcomed. Please contact the Headteacher’s PA, Ms K Jobes at k.jobes@wellfieldschool.net to arrange this. 

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About Wellfield School

+44 1429 838 783

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Wellfield School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school without sixth form situated in Wingate, County Durham. It is a community state school that provides 1,200 places for students between the ages of 11 and 16 when fully subscribed.  Wellfield School is part of New College Durham Academies Trust.

Acting Head of School

Louise Colquhoun

Values and vision

Wellfield School’s motto is “Go the extra mile”. It is a learning community that aims for high achievement and success for all. The secondary school prides itself on being a happy and caring environment, an exciting centre of learning for the community, and a place where all children feel respected for their individual talents.

Wellfield School holds mathematics and computing specialist status. A recent £8.5m investment led to a rebuild of school premises.

Ofsted report

“The achievement of students is good and continues to improve rapidly because of the successful and relentless drive by governors and senior leaders to increase the proportion of good and outstanding teaching. There are excellent relationships between students and staff and this helps to build a purposeful environment for learners where all feel valued. Students feel safe and are very proud of their school.”

View Wellfield School’s latest Ofsted report

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