Key Role Information

Salary
£Lead Practitioner Pay Scale LP3 - LP7 (£56,577-£62,559)
Job type
Part Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
16/10/2026 08:00
Interview
21st October 2026
Pay grade
L.E.A.D Lead Practitioner | LP3 - LP7
Department
Lead Practitioners
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Join Noel-Baker Academy as a Lead Practitioner of Science and play a pivotal role in shaping exceptional teaching, learning and outcomes for young people. We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational practitioner who is passionate about Science education and committed to ensuring every pupil can achieve their full potential. This is an exciting opportunity to influence practice beyond your own classroom, working with colleagues to develop outstanding teaching, raise standards and deliver a rich, ambitious curriculum that inspires a love of learning.


As part of L.E.A.D. Academy Trust, Noel-Baker Academy is on a journey towards excellence, driven by high expectations, inclusion and a belief that every child deserves an exceptional education. Working collaboratively with leaders and colleagues across the academy and Trust, you will support professional development, share evidence-informed practice and contribute to whole-school improvement. Whether your specialism is Physics, Chemistry or another area of Science, this role offers the opportunity to make a lasting difference to pupils' lives while developing your own leadership expertise within a supportive and forward-thinking academy community.


Please find full vacancy details and the Job description within the attached candidate pack.

About Us

Noel-Baker Academy

HR Team

HR@noelbakeracademy.co.uk

Noel-Baker Academy
Bracknell Drive,
Derby,
Derby,
DE24 0BR

Safeguarding Information

L.E.A.D Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.


L.E.A.D Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.