At the Charter Trust, we work together for the benefit of all children in our schools, especially those facing disadvantage. Lead Practitioners play a key role in this work, leading subject networks, sharing best practice and supporting colleagues within, and sometimes beyond, our family of schools.

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We are seeking to recruit Lead Practitioners. We are particularly keen to recruit Lead Practitioners from under-represented groups, particularly those from Black and minority ethnic backgrounds. 

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Lead Practitioners (LPs) are excellent practitioners who not only demonstrate expertise in their field but also lead others to improve their practice, resulting in a positive impact on student learning. A lead practitioner is not a post; it is a professional development opportunity for those seeking to extend their impact, who:

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• Are effective and credible permanent members of staff with the ideas and energy to support others in improving their work to support learning. 
• Are willing to and capable of undertaking Lead Practitioner accreditation. 
• Are committed to improving outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

• To gain the Lead Practitioner accreditation, you will need to plan, deliver and evaluate an evidence-informed project to improve outcomes for a group of disadvantaged pupils.
• The launch event will explain more about the process and four further professional learning sessions will support you to:

• Understand the evidence around disadvantage and identify the specific and actionable barriers to achievement for the group.
• Plan an evidence-informed strategy to address these, underpinned by rigorous use of evidence and the principles of good implementation.
• Monitor and evaluate your approach.
• Support others with their practice through the planning and delivery of effective professional development.

• Assessment for Lead Practitioner accreditation will be based on a project report.

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Successful candidates will present their projects at the Charter Conference.