Lead Practitioner of Maths

We are currently looking to appoint a Lead Practitioner or Aspiring Lead Practitioner (Maths) to join our happy and successful school.

If not yet accredited, we will train you to gain full accreditation within two years. Our training is second to none.

About Us

“I am passionate about three things:

Leading staff to become happy, successful, highly trained professionals who stay in the game and don’t burn out or lose their way.

Creating a fulfilling secondary experience for students where they can grow to become well-rounded, ambitious and successful young adults ready to put a ding in the universe.

My life outside work.

Being great at number 1 and number 2 should not mean we can’t do number 3!” 

- George McMillan, Executive Principal and National Leader of Education.

We are an 11-18 academy with a thriving Sixth Form and a lovely building. ; It is a school where we are as passionate about developing our staff as we are about developing our students.

Our location just outside the M25 means we attract staff not only from Essex but from London.  Indeed, over half our staff live in Kent/Surrey/South East and Central London.  Some of our team even travel from West London because they like the school so much.

Our role here is to help students and staff dream bigger than they ever thought possible, and to make that dream come true through our culture of “work hard, be kind, take responsibility” which beats at the heart of our school.  

We are a lovely secondary school where the students say, “Good Morning”, and actually mean it.  Check out our school via our video.

The Harris Federation is a highly successful group of schools who serve many of the most deprived areas of London and Essex.  We are collaborative, enterprising and share a passion for turning lives around, yet each school is autonomous and free to set its own vision and strategy for how it does that. 

Each Harris school feels completely different in terms of culture and ethos.  Perhaps this is the school you’ve been looking for.

Main Areas of Responsibility 

• Support the Head of Department with the design, implementation and delivery of a great curriculum 
• Train the Maths teachers in the implementation of the curriculum 
• Enjoy teaching great lessons, day in, day out and role-model how you do it 
• Join the Lead Practitioner team, training staff across the academy and supporting them to implement the curriculum really well 
• Take a whole school responsibility, something that rocks your boat and gives you energy, and also helps us get better 
• Communicate skilfully with all stakeholders 
• Contribute to the wider ethos of the academy

Qualifications & Experience

The successful candidate will: 

• Enjoy working with teenagers and helping them succeed 
• Believe in our shared values: work hard, be kind, take responsibility 
• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree 
• Have successful teaching experience at secondary level 
• Understand the theory and practice of effective teaching and learning 
• Understand the importance of high expectations and equality of access for all students 
• Have knowledge of National Curriculum requirements at KS3 and KS4 in particular 
• Be able to work as part of a team and to develop and maintain positive relationships with all staff 
• Be able to create a motivating and safe learning environment for all students 
• Be able to communicate positively with parents, carers and other external agencies where necessary 
• Have good written and spoken communication skills 
• Be able to lead and manage your own work effectively 
• Have excellent time management skills 
• Be able to motivate students and raise their aspirations through a range of strategies

Next Steps

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please contact us via e-mail, or call to arrange a conversation.

Before applying, please download the Job Pack for full details on the job responsibilities and person specification. You will need this when completing your application.

Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date. We only accept applications submitted online via our careers website and which are completed before the closing deadline. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible and advise you check the job information as per the listing on our careers site.

Professional Development & Benefits

Our people are at the heart of our success. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. We invest in our staff with support, coaching, mentoring, and a wide range of top-quality training programmes delivered at every level to senior leadership.

We look for talented individuals who share our vision for creating exceptional places of learning, and are committed to ensuring that every child in London has access to the best possible education.

In addition to the opportunities for career progression, training and development, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package which includes our Harris Allowance, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme, a Wellbeing Cash Plan and many other benefits.

Safeguarding Notice

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.

Equal Opportunities

The Harris Federation is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff.