Lead Practitioner - Science

Location Irlam and Cadishead Academy

Welcome to Irlam & Cadishead Academy, a school of Standard and Character for Years 7 to 11. Through setting high standards of academic achievement and delivering an education with character, we strive to bring out ‘the best in everyone’. Our approach is underpinned by our six core values:

• Ambition – to achieve the best for ourselves and others
• Confidence – to have the courage of our convictions and to take risks in the right cause
• Creativity – to imagine possibilities and make them real
• Respect – for ourselves and others in all that we do
• Enthusiasm – to seek opportunity, find what is good and pursue talents and interests
• Determination – to overcome obstacles and reach success

Irlam & Cadishead Academy is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life-changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

Start Date:

September 2026

To be the Lead Practitioner for Science, working across the department to leading the development of quality practice in the subject area. To work as part of the whole academy “Teaching & Learning Team” in developing excellence in teaching practice, leading to positive student outcomes.

Irlam and Cadishead is part of United Learning, one of the country’s leading multi‑academy trusts. We serve more than 64,000 pupils and support around 10,000 staff in our schools, and we offer a growing range of additional services, including teacher training, professional development programmes, and a full curriculum package for schools. Everything that we do is geared towards improving life outcomes for young people.

We also believe in offering our staff ‘more pay, more time and more support’.

United Learning: A place where you can thrive

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful applicants.

Closing date for applications is 23rd January, Interviews 29th January.