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Lead Practitioner - Maths

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

Kent

  • Expired
Salary:
Leadership scale based on experience
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2025
Apply by:
20 May 2025

Job overview

Ready to make a real impact in Maths? At Ebbsfleet Academy, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner - Maths to elevate our Maths department and inspire the next generation.  Following our recent Ofsted news, where we were praised for being on track for an Outstanding rating, this is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is moving forward at an exceptional pace!

Click here to find out more about our recent Ofsted visit.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver high-quality Maths lessons that engage and challenge students.
  • Lead curriculum development and share best practices to improve teaching across the department.
  • Use data and innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in Maths.
  • Provide leadership and support to colleagues, helping them to grow in their teaching practice.
  • Work with the senior leadership team to lead on aspects of whole school improvement with the Teaching & Learning Team.


What We’re Looking For:

  • A qualified teacher with expertise in Maths.
  • A strong track record of improving teaching and learning.
  • A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.


Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of Maths teaching. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

This is a permanent opportunity which offers a salary on the leadership scale and we would like our successful candidate to join us from September 2025.

If you have any queries or would like to arrange a call with the academy, please contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor) on 01634 412 245 or charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk.

Do you know a great teacher who would like to hear about opportunities with Leigh Academies Trust? If so, make a referral today for the chance to receive £100 as a 'thank you'. Simply complete the referral form by clicking here. T&C's apply.

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust

As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Currently, 16 of our academies are considered to be “Outstanding” which is 53% of those which have been inspected whilst part of the Trust. The Trust is establishing three ‘clusters’ of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region’s biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

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About Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

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Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is a dynamic and inclusive 11–18 school, rated ‘good’, and proudly serving a diverse local community. Our students come from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, all contributing to a rich and vibrant school culture. At the heart of everything we do is a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, underpinned by our core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice. We are dedicated to helping every student achieve their full potential in a safe, supportive, and stimulating environment.

Our curriculum is carefully designed to meet the needs of all learners, offering a balanced mix of academic and vocational qualifications. This is enhanced by excellent learning resources, including modern, well-equipped classrooms, specialist labs and workshops, and outstanding sports and ICT facilities. Beyond academic achievement, we place strong emphasis on personal development, encouraging students to grow socially, behaviourally, and emotionally at their own pace through a wide range of extracurricular and leadership opportunities.

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet works closely with parents, carers, and the wider community to create a collaborative and innovative learning environment. We provide targeted support and challenge to ensure every student can succeed and leave us prepared for university, training, or the career of their choice. As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we also benefit from shared expertise, leadership development, and a strong culture of continuous improvement across all levels of the academy.

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