Lead Practitioner - Full-time

St George's CEP School, Sevenoaks

• Ref:KCC886-3089-66L
• Posted:09/02/2026
• Pay:UPS
• Start Date:1 September 2026
• App Close Date:05/03/2026 at 23:00
• Interviews:Tuesday 17 March and Wednesday 18 March 2026

Advert

St. George’s CEP School is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Practitioner to join our primary team. This is an exciting opportunity for a high-quality classroom practitioner with leadership experience to contribute to whole-school improvement and excellent pupil outcomes.

The Role

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver high-quality teaching in line with the National Curriculum
• Model outstanding classroom practice and high expectations for all pupils
• Play a key role in assessment, tracking, and pupil progress, ensuring strong outcomes
• Support curriculum development and consistency across the primary phase
• Mentor and support colleagues, including Early Career Teachers
• Contribute to school self-evaluation and continuous improvement
• Promote positive behaviour, inclusion, and pupil well-being
• Provide leadership and operational oversight of the school in the absence of the Headteacher, ensuring the smooth and safe running of the school and adherence to policies and procedure

Assessment & Progress

You will:

• Lead or support effective assessment for learning practices
• Use data to inform planning, intervention, and impact
• Support moderation to ensure accurate and consistent judgements
• Contribute to statutory and internal assessment requirements

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Substantial experience teaching within the National Curriculum
• Evidence of strong pupil progress and high-quality teaching
• Experience in mentoring, subject leadership, or phase leadership
• Secure understanding of Ofsted expectations and safeguarding requirements
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A positive school culture with a clear focus on teaching and learning
• Enthusiastic pupils and a committed staff team

Safeguarding Statement
St. George’s CEP School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to undergo enhanced DBS checks and all relevant pre-employment checks.

Tours of the school actively encouraged, arrange a time and date via

reception@st-georges-wrotham.kent.sch.uk or call 01732 882401/ 01732 884003

Information about the school

At St. George's Church of England Primary School we value each pupil as an individual and ensure that they reach their full potential by Letting Their Light Shine (Matthew 5:16) through our Christian Values of Respect, Honesty, Courage, Kindness, Forgiveness and Hope. By Bringing Faith and Education Together; we aspire for all our children to become confident, secure, caring individuals who achieve personal success and develop a love of learning. They are supported to develop morally, spiritually, socially, culturally and academically.

We are very proud of our warm and welcoming school with its friendly, caring atmosphere; enthusiastic children; experienced and dedicated staff and supportive parents and governors. We have high expectations of the children's achievements and behaviour and the children have high expectations of themselves.

The school does extremely well in providing support and encouragement for our most vulnerable children. Children feel safe and well cared for and are positive and happy to be here. We are lucky to have extensive grounds allowing opportunities for creative and engaging lessons to be planned.

In December 2022 Ofsted described the school as a Good school in all areas; where staff feel motivated and valued. They love working in the school and speak highly of the support and professional development leaders provide. Parents and carers also greatly value the school. The comment of one parent that ‘My child is very fortunate to be part of this wonderful school,’ was typical of the views of many parents who submitted comments during the inspection survey.

St George's (VC) CE Primary school is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Elizabeth Rye
• Address:Old London Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7DL
• Telephone: (01732) 882401
• Email: reception@st-georges-wrotham.kent.sch.uk

Fax: (01732) 884003

Documents

Below are documents that have been added to this vacancy.

• Lead Practitioner Job Description
• Lead Practitioner Job Advertisement