Lead Practitioner – Maths (Permanent, Full-Time)
Start Date: September 2026
Salary: Lead Practitioner Scale LP1 – LP6 (£52,026 – £58,857 FTE)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Closing Date: 4th May 2026 (12:00pm)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Positions Available: 1
About the Role
We are recruiting on behalf of a successful academy seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner for Maths to join their team from September 2026.
This is a senior teaching and learning role for an individual who combines outstanding classroom practice with a strong commitment to developing others. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in strengthening Maths teaching across the academy by modelling excellence, coaching colleagues, and leading high‑quality professional development rooted in evidence and impact.
This role is ideal for an experienced practitioner with deep subject expertise, high expectations, and a collaborative approach who believes passionately in the power of great teaching to transform outcomes.
The Role: Lead Practitioner – Maths
As Lead Practitioner for Maths, you will work closely with teaching staff and leaders to embed consistently high‑quality pedagogy across the department and wider school.
You will support colleagues through coaching, mentoring, and professional learning, helping to shape a culture where strong teaching practice, reflection, and ambition drive pupil achievement in Maths.
What You Will Do
- Model consistently high‑quality Maths teaching across the classroom
- Develop and share high‑quality teaching resources and exemplars of best practice
- Lead coaching, mentoring, and training to support staff development and appraisal
- Use attainment and progress data to identify teaching and pupil needs
- Implement targeted strategies to raise standards and improve outcomes
- Coordinate monitoring and evaluation activities, including lesson observations, learning walks, and work scrutiny
- Research and promote evidence‑informed teaching approaches
- Design and deliver high‑quality professional development for Maths and wider teaching staff
Professional Conduct and Responsibilities
- Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
- Maintain public trust in the teaching profession
- Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels
- Promote inclusive, ambitious, and pupil‑centred practice
- Contribute positively to whole‑school improvement priorities
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Extensive experience teaching Maths with proven classroom excellence
- Strong subject knowledge and pedagogical expertise
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop other teachers
- Confidence using data and research to inform teaching improvements
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to raising achievement and supporting high‑quality teaching
Why This Role Is Exciting
- Opportunity to shape teaching and learning at a strategic level
- Senior leadership‑level influence without full SLT responsibility
- Strong emphasis on evidence‑informed practice and professional growth
- Chance to make a significant impact on Maths outcomes academy‑wide
- Clear pathway for leadership development and wider influence
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a competitive leadership benefits package, including:
- Access to high‑quality leadership and professional development
- Supportive and collaborative working culture
- Employee wellbeing and benefits schemes
- Membership of a generous pension scheme
- Opportunity to drive meaningful, lasting improvement in teaching and learning
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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