Lead Practitioner for Maths

Main Purpose of the Job: 

·         To be an exemplary classroom practitioner, modelling consistently high‑quality teaching in Maths and contributing to outstanding outcomes for students across the school.

·         To play a central role in improving teaching and learning, supporting colleagues through coaching, collaboration and evidence‑informed practice.

·         To contribute to whole‑school priorities for teaching, learning and curriculum development, working closely with senior leaders and subject leaders to secure continuous improvement.

Responsibilities & Duties: 

Expert Teaching & Modelling

·         To consistently deliver outstanding Maths lessons and model highly effective practice, setting aspirational standards for teaching and learning.

·         To exemplify excellent behaviour management, clarity of explanation and strong subject knowledge.

Coaching & Professional Development (UL‑style language)

·         To support colleagues through instructional coaching, lesson study, joint planning and feedback, helping to refine and strengthen classroom practice.

·         To contribute to the design and delivery of whole‑school CPD, particularly in areas linked to pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.

Curriculum & Standards

·         To work with the Head of Maths to evaluate and improve curriculum planning, sequencing and assessment practice in line with school priorities.

·         To support the implementation of strategies designed to close attainment gaps and secure strong progress for all groups of students.

Whole‑School Contribution

·         To act as a lead professional for teaching and learning, working with the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning to monitor, evaluate and strengthen classroom practice across the school.

·         To engage positively with school self‑evaluation and improvement activity.

Safeguarding & Professional Conduct

·         To ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.

·         To work in line with United Learning and school policies, upholding high professional standards at all times.

Key Experience

·         Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management

·         Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback

·         Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success

·      Evidence of improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum

·      Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and, ideally, experience of teaching to KS5

·      Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices

General Accountabilities: 

·         Be responsible for one’s own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace. 

·         Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Cluster, and its commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding. 

·         Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation/standards.