Lead Practitioner Raising Standards - Science Oak Community School

About this Role

About this Role

Salary: L4 - L8

Hours:

Full time

Contract:

Permanent

The White Horse Federation is a large Multi-Academy Trust in South West and South East England, committed to providing the very best education for our students. We believe in empowering our staff to be the very best they can be, which is why you will find a wide range of professional development opportunities available when you join us.

Melksham Oak Community School is a large, thriving 11-18 secondary school where students of all abilities, aptitudes and social backgrounds are nurtured, encouraged and challenged to achieve their very best.

In our most recent Ofsted inspection, the school was rated GOOD in all areas, reflecting the dedication, ambition and commitment of our staff and wider school community.

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective teacher to join Melksham Oak Community School as a Lead Practitioner Raising Standards in English, Mathematics or Science. This is an exciting opportunity for a strong practitioner with the expertise, credibility and determination to improve outcomes for pupils across a key subject area.

Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team and Curriculum Leader, the successful candidate will play a central role in securing excellent curriculum implementation, effective assessment practice and targeted catch-up and keep-up provision. They will use data intelligently to identify pupils at risk of underachievement, lead evidence-informed strategies to raise standards, and personally deliver high-impact intervention including small-group support, one-to-one tuition, examination preparation and before- or after-school provision.

This role would suit a teacher who combines excellent subject knowledge with a clear commitment to inclusion, high expectations and measurable improvement. You will model strong classroom practice, support colleagues through collaboration and professional learning, and contribute directly to the school's ambition for sustained improvement in attainment, progress and achievement.

We are particularly interested in candidates who are motivated by the opportunity to remove barriers to success for pupils, strengthen subject outcomes, and contribute to a culture of academic excellence. The post is available in English, Mathematics or Science.

You will be a highly organised and proactive operational leader with experience of managing a range of business and support functions within a complex organisation. With excellent communication and relationship-building skills, you will be confident working collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, acting as a trusted link between school teams and central services.

You will bring strong organisational and problem-solving abilities, enabling you to manage competing priorities, drive continuous improvement and ensure that high standards of compliance and service delivery are maintained. You will be comfortable leading teams, influencing others and embedding efficient processes that support the smooth running of the school.

Most importantly, you will share our commitment to providing the very best environment for students and staff, recognising that outstanding operational support plays a vital role in delivering exceptional educational outcomes.

• Experience in operations, business management or professional services leadership
• Strong knowledge of compliance, health and safety, facilities, finance or administrative functions
• Excellent organisational, planning and project management skills
• The ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of…