Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

A Lead Practitioner in an inspirational teacher for pupils and colleagues alike, with the track record to prove it. They are someone who is ambitious and highly motivated to lead others. The Lead Practitioner will do everything possible to raise the quality of teaching and learning in mathematics and in the wider school.

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career. In our latest inspection, Ofsted found pupils at Swanshurst to be “happy, well cared for and that they secure excellent academic and personal outcomes” they described the girls as “polite, respectful and courteous”. Needless to say, we are incredibly proud of them and of all our staff who contribute to the “purposeful learning culture within the school that characterises the work of staff and pupils”

The mathematics department at Swanshurst is a highly successful one; students make above average rates of progress. We would expect the successful candidate to teach mathematics to the full ability range at key stage 3 and 4. We also offer further mathematics in Year 11, Level 3 mathematical studies, A-level mathematics and A-Level further mathematics. Lead Practitioners are expected to contribute to the work of the department leadership team and to our professional growth curriculum for all teaching staff, through delivery of whole school CPD and instructional coaching.

How have we achieved our current strengths? Quite simply, we employ teachers who are as ambitious, passionate and dedicated. These amazing people work hard to ensure that our pupils make the best progress they possibly can. Whether they are the most able or those requiring additional support, every child deserves nothing less than the very best teaching.

Not surprisingly, there is a real buzz about our school. If you would like to be part of it – and teach children who genuinely want to learn – we would love to hear from you.

For further details and an application form please contact our HR team on recruitment@swanshurst.org Applicants requesting an online application form must also submit a signed copy of their application either at the point of being called for interview or as soon as possible after the closing date. Please submit all completed applications to recruitment@swanshurst.org 

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Swanshurst School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Necessary safeguarding checks will be undertaken. Conditions relating to amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, 1975 (2013 and 2020) are set out within our application form.