Lead Practitioner - Science

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leadership Scale (England & Wales) + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Are you an inspiring and ambitious Science specialist ready to lead, innovate and make a lasting impact? Leigh Academy Tonbridge is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Lead Practitioner - Science to join our thriving all-through academy from September 2026.

At Leigh Academy Tonbridge, we are more than just a school; we are a rapidly transforming community where high expectations, creativity and collaboration sit at the heart of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead and shape a vibrant Science department at a pivotal stage in our development. As Lead Practitioner, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning, inspire a team of committed practitioners, and ensure our curriculum is ambitious, coherent and grounded in strong subject expertise.

What the school offers its staff

What makes Leigh Academy Tonbridge a special place to work

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Strategic Leadership

Autonomy to design and deliver a high-quality Science curriculum, inspiring students through practical investigation and a deep exploration of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

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Professional Growth

Access to bespoke leadership development within the Leigh Academies Trust, collaborating with expert advisors to set new benchmarks for scientific excellence.

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Team Empowerment

Lead and mentor a talented team of educators and technicians, fostering a culture of collaborative inquiry, mutual respect, and shared ambition.

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World-Class Facilities

Teach in a state-of-the-art environment featuring modern laboratories and dedicated digital suites designed for advanced scientific modeling.

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Student-Centred Mission

Join a team dedicated to empowering the next generation of critical thinkers to understand and influence the world through evidence-based discovery.

If you are ready to join a department with energy, integrity and ambition - and help shape the future of Science education within a flourishing academy - we would love to hear from you.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.