Teaching and Learning Lead Practitioner

Join us in shaping exceptional teaching across our school.

We are seeking a dynamic practitioner to work alongside the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching and Learning, driving excellence in every classroom.

In this influential role, you will model outstanding practice aligned with our Beacon Six strategies, coach and mentor colleagues, contribute to the rigorous monitoring of teaching and learning, and play a key part in delivering our whole‑school Teaching and Learning vision.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a tangible difference within our school community while modelling excellence and driving continuous improvement in Teaching and Learning.

• Understanding of quality in learning and teaching and how to achieve excellence
• Successful experience of raising standards for all with measurable outcomes
• Experience of working in collaboration other educational bodies and the wider community to develop positive relationships
• Knowledge of primary principles and practice
• Be proactive, reflective, and solution-focused, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

The Beacon School is part of the thriving GLF Schools Multi‑Academy Trust. We proudly serve our local community and are, once again, oversubscribed with student applicants. Our core purpose is to strive for exceptional student progress and wellbeing. Our teaching staff are well‑supported in developing an outstanding curriculum alongside a broad range of enrichment and extra‑curricular opportunities.

We know that we get the best out of all our staff when we invest in them. Staff are trusted and their professional development is a key priority. Colleagues have access to an extensive programme of internal and external training opportunities and being part of one of the largest trusts in the country ensures our colleagues’ excellent career opportunities. The school is an exciting and innovative place to work.

• Join an exceptionally warm and welcoming team of staff
• Teach students who want to learn
• Be supported by a highly experienced team in the Faculty
• Have access to an excellent programme of CPD
• Have the opportunity to be coached and/or become a coach
• Be able to collaborate and develop your career alongside other colleagues from across the 43 GLF Schools
• Receive a laptop and the use of IRIS technology to help you shape your teaching

There is a large range of extra‑curricular activities and visits to become involved with and a strong and supportive staff body with a number of staff social events.

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• Founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness
• 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England
• We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity
• Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish.

• Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme
• Flexible working options
• Generous holiday allowance
• Work life and family friendly policies
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Career pathways and talent management
• Access to a staff benefits portal
• Community and collaboration working model

Start Date: April 2026

Salary: GLF LP Point 8 - 12 - £63,272 - £69,674 FTE (Fringe)

Contract: Permanent Part‑Time (50th/100ths)

Closing Date: Saturday 14th March m

Interview Date: TBC