Lead Practitioner (Assessment and Achievement) - Lee Mount Academy

Kirklees Council are advertising this role on behalf of Lee Mount Academy

Lead Practitioner – Assessment and Achievement Location: Lee Mount Academy (with Trust-wide responsibilities)

Closing date: Tuesday 19th of May at 9am

Interview date: Thursday 21 May 2026

Shape practice. Raise standards. Influence beyond your classroom.

Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is seeking an exceptional practitioner to take on the role of Lead Practitioner for Assessment and Achievement. This is a unique opportunity to work across our Trust while maintaining a teaching commitment at Lee Mount Academy (Year 6), driving improvements in teaching, learning and outcomes for pupils.

This role has been created as part of our continued growth and ambition to secure consistently high standards across all our academies. You will play a key role in shaping assessment practice, supporting colleagues and ensuring that all pupils, particularly the most disadvantaged, achieve highly.

About the role

As a Lead Practitioner, you will: 

• Lead and develop high-quality assessment practice across the Trust
• Drive improvements in pupil achievement through effective use of data and assessment
• Model outstanding teaching and provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues
• Work with leaders to quality assure teaching, curriculum and outcomes
• Design and deliver impactful professional development
• Contribute to curriculum refinement to ensure it is ambitious, inclusive and effective

You will also teach a Year 6 class at Lee Mount Academy and contribute to the wider leadership of the school.

About you

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a reflective and dedicated practitioner who thrives as part of a collaborative team
• Has a strong understanding of assessment and uses this effectively to secure high levels of pupil achievement
• Demonstrates effective leadership, with the ability to inspire, coach and influence colleagues at all levels
• Is research-informed, reflective in their practice and driven by continuous improvement

You will be an experienced upper Key Stage 2 teacher with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes and the ability to influence practice beyond your own classroom.

Why join Impact Education?

Impact Education is a growing Trust serving almost 5,000 pupils across Calderdale and Kirklees. We are driven by a clear moral purpose: to improve life chances, challenge disadvantage and champion inclusion. 

We offer:

• High-quality professional development through our Trust-wide Canopy programme
• Opportunities to work collaboratively across a network of schools
• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
• Access to a range of employee benefits and support services 

Lee Mount Academy is a vibrant and inclusive school, recently judged to meet the expected standard in all areas, with a strong commitment to both academic success and wider pupil development.

Find out more / Apply

To arrange a visit or discuss the role, please contact Lee Mount Academy on 01422 352856 or email the Executive Headteacher lheathcote@i-mat.org.uk

To apply, please visit MyNewTerm at the following link: My New Term Link

Impact Education Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check.