About this Role

Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more 

Be part of a team where passion meets purpose, as we work together where the challenge is greatest to change the lives and build the futures of children and young people. 

About this role 

Join us at Ormiston Academies Trust as Senior Lead Practitioner for Science.

As we move into an exciting new phase, we are looking for an experienced, confident leader who can support all our schools to raise standards and improve outcomes. Through modelling, coaching, mentoring and problem solving you will ensure that every child is achieving their potential in science.

Our five-year strategy includes ambitious goals to raise outcomes above the national average with our disadvantaged outcomes in the top 20% nationally. We know that a high-quality curriculum taught by expert teachers is critical to achieving that vision.

In this role, you will be instrumental as a strategic leader in ensuring that our high-quality science curriculum is taught excellently in all our schools and iterated to always get better, with all teachers having the subject knowledge and pedagogical skills to bring that curriculum to life and to achieve excellent outcomes for all pupils, especially the most disadvantaged. 

You’ll lead a team of regional lead practitioners, ensuring that all central support is of the highest quality, aligned to our vision and goals, and raises standards. In this role, you will be pivotal in ensuring that our collective knowledge of teaching science is sector leading.

About Ormiston Academies Trust

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.  

There’s nothing more important than educating the next generation, and our teams across Ormiston are continuing to undertake excellent work to make sure that the opportunities we provide have the greatest impact for every child and young person. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning. 

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys… 

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive 
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve 
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities 
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits 

About you

We are looking for an experienced leader with a proven track record of securing sustained excellent outcomes for students, personally and as a leader of a team. You will have significant expertise in raising science outcomes across multiple schools.

An up-to-date knowledge of curricula, assessment requirements and the national picture of science education is essential, as well as experience of curriculum development and implementation of curriculum at scale across multiple schools.

The successful candidate will have a highly effective leadership style, with the drive and energy to bring a wide group of stakeholders on a journey of development and improvement. You will demonstrate excellent communication skills and the ability to report to senior stakeholders.

This is an exciting role for someone able to manage complexity working across multiple schools and projects at one time, and able to drive real improvement. 

Benefits that care for you 

When you join us at Ormiston, you can be certain that your work will have purpose and meaning. You can also expect robust and holistic support from us to enable you to excel in your role.

You will have access to an attractive benefits package including;

• Generous pension and life cover.
• Access to health and well-being programmes, including counselling service.
• Discounts on retail, travel, and leisure through our benefits platform.
• Free and confidential legal, tax and health 24/7 helpline.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Automatic pay progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

And much more as part of a leading multi-academy trust. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact our recruitment team at recruitment@ormistonacademies.co.uk.

If you are passionate about shaping the future of education and can lead with vision and purpose, we would love to hear from you. The closing date for applications is 12pm on 23 January with interviews being held on Thursday 29 January 2026. 

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity.  Flexible working opportunities will be considered. 

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974