Lead Practitioner in Maths

Job Title: Lead Practitioner – Maths

Location: Cumbria

Salary: L1-L5

Start Date: As soon as possible

Contract Type: Full time   

Contract Term: Permanent

We seek to appoint an enthusiastic, committed and inspirational Lead Practitioner in Maths to develop a growing department into excellent teachers. This post would be ideal for an individual with the drive and ambition to take on a leadership role. The suitable candidate will have a good track record of excellent classroom practice, sustained added value outcomes for students and be passionate about inspiring our students, with the ability to lead a successful and evolving team. We are committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for students in maths and preparing our students for the skills gaps of the future. 

At Energy Coast UTC our intent is to deliver academic excellence alongside a world class technical and skills based practical education, ensuring our students also excel in employability skills and work directly with employers on a range of projects. Our outstanding 14-19 college, located on the edge of the Lake District National Park in an area of outstanding natural beauty, is a thriving educational setting which has nurtured partnerships between industry and education. We prepare students to meet the demand for highly skilled engineers and civil engineers in Cumbria and the world.

Our industry partners who work on a range of projects alongside our students include the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, Sellafield Ltd, Morgan Sindall, the University of Cumbria, McMenon and the Royal Navy. Pastoral care is of paramount importance to us and, as a small college, we ensure that we support the well-being of all of our students and staff.

With our new £6m industry standard, state-of-the-art workshops (opening May 2022) this role also provides significant career development opportunities as we continue to grow and respond to the needs of the local community. We are currently heavily over-subscribed for September 2023 admissions. As a school we offer opportunities for a comprehensive programme of individualised evidence based CPD as well as encouraging colleagues to further their personal professional development through courses such as the National Professional Qualifications, Masters level degrees, supporting extra-curricular qualifications such as the Duke of Edinburgh or CCF and also courses held in collaboration with other UTCs nationally.

We have been recognised at both local and national level for our excellence in education. Our accolades include: ‘Best Industry Engagement’, ‘Best Teaching Assistant’, ‘Best Apprentice’ and ‘The Well Being Award’ at the Golden Apple Awards 2022, ‘Secondary School of the Year’ in 2021 and 2019 at the Golden Apple Awards, Silver award winners for ‘Secondary School of the Year’ and ‘Headteacher of the Year in a Secondary School’ in the Pearson National Teaching Awards, Gold award winners for ‘Teacher of the Year in a Secondary School’ in the Pearson National Teaching Awards and TES finalists for ‘Best New Teacher’ and ‘Teacher of the Year’. We support staff to excel in their teaching which has resulted in Energy Coast UTC being recognised by local universities as an excellent training centre for trainee teachers.

If you believe that this is an environment where you can thrive, develop and substantially contribute to an exciting and expanding future with Energy Coast UTC then please visit our website for more information www.energycoastutc.co.uk.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, to arrange a visit to look around the UTC or for an application pack please contact Cam Walker on 01900 606446 or by email – Cam.Walker@energycoastutc.co.uk.  

The closing date for this post is 09:00am on Friday 6th October 2023. Your completed application form and supporting information should be returned via email to the email address above and not directly to the school.  

We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Criminal self-disclosure

All shortlisted candidates will be provided with a criminal history self-disclosure form to complete and return no later than one day prior to interview. Failure to return the self-disclosure will result in the interview being withdrawn.

Once the self-disclosure form is received in school, any disclosed information will be checked to ensure it is relevant. Relevant criminal history will be shared with the chair of the recruitment panel prior to interview to allow time to assess relevance and agree what questions should be asked during the interview process. Any shortlisted candidate who discloses criminal or other suitability information will be given an opportunity to discuss the context and relevance with the recruiting panel.