LEAD PRACTITIONER - SCIENCE

Salary – Lead Practitioner Range, £52,026 to £57,418

Commencing – September 2026

Are you an experienced teacher, who delivers exceptional Science lessons that inspires and has a significant impact on the progress of students?

Are you ready to take the next step of your career, with a whole school role supporting Teaching and Learning?

The Role

Watling Academy is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Science to join our team and take a leading role in shaping the future of Teaching and Learning at our school. As a Lead Practitioner of Science at Watling Academy, you will:

• Model outstanding teaching practice, delivering dynamic and creative lessons that inspire students, exploring topics such as Forces, Chemical Reactions, and Genes to leading real-world investigations into local sustainability issues, such as Milton Keynes’ green initiatives.
• Support the effective implementation of teaching strategies across the department to empower learners to express themselves with confidence and creativity. 
• Mentor and coach colleagues, helping to raise the quality of teaching within your department and across the whole school, ensuring that students benefit from consistent and high-quality learning experiences.
• Collaborate as part of the Teaching and Learning team, under the leadership of the Deputy Headteacher, to evaluate and support Teaching and Learning across the whole school through initiatives such as learning walks, delivering quality training and conducting comprehensive reviews to drive excellence in every classroom.

About Watling Academy

Watling Academy is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ secondary school situated on the western edge of Milton Keynes, encompassing the Whitehouse and Fairfields developments. Opening in September 2020, our school is a new and vibrant learning community for students aged 11-18. We are excited to have opened the Watling Academy Sixth Form to our first cohort of Year 12 students in September 2025, which will provide further educational opportunities. Our core values of Respect, Responsibility and Kindness embody the ‘Watling Way’ and are integral to the way we interact, learn and grow together as a community.

For more information about our school, please explore our website: www.watling.academy

Learn more about why you should join us by downloading the attached Watling Academy Recruitment Pack

About The Alliance Schools Trust

The Alliance Schools Trust is driven by our mission of Care, Education and Opportunity. We prioritise care by ensuring that no student or staff member ever feels anonymous. Everyone is recognised, valued and supported, creating a strong sense of belonging within our community. Our commitment to education is reflected in our proven track record of academic success, consistently outperforming both Milton Keynes and national averages. We offer opportunity through supportive and dynamic learning environments, where every student can thrive and be well-prepared for future success in higher education or employment. For staff, we offer extensive opportunities for professional development and progression within our growing network of schools, empowering you to advance your career within a united, forward-thinking Trust.

We are recognised as leaders in raising educational standards both within our Trust and in the schools we support. We are proud to appoint motivated, highly qualified staff who thrive in a culture where collaboration and the spirit of partnership are central to everything we do.

How to Apply

Due to our commitment to safer recruitment practices, we can only accept applications through My New Term. Please do not submit CVs.

The Alliance Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all successful applicants.

E-mail: hr@tastrust.org.uk 

Headteacher: Mrs Emma Anderson

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 13th May 2026, 9am