Lead Practitioner Maths
The Elms Academy
Lambeth
- Expired
- Salary:
- Inner London United Learning Teachers’ Pay Scale
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01 September 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 January 2026
Job overview
Accountable to: Head of Maths
About the Role
We are seeking an exceptional and experienced Maths teacher to join our team as a Lead Practitioner. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a proven track record of raising achievement and driving excellence in teaching and learning.
As Lead Practitioner, you will not only deliver outstanding lessons across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5, but also play a pivotal role in shaping the teaching practice of others. You will inspire colleagues, lead innovation, and support the development of high-quality teaching across the department and beyond—striking the right balance between challenge and support while holding others to account for improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging, high-quality lessons that challenge and motivate students across Key Stages 3–5.
Design and implement a well-structured, stimulating curriculum aligned with national standards.
Lead and support the development of teaching practice within the Maths department, introducing innovative approaches to curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy.
Mentor and coach colleagues at all career stages, sharing best practice and fostering a culture of continuous improvement—providing both challenge and support to drive professional growth.
Monitor and analyse student progress, implementing strategies to maximise attainment and progress in Maths at KS3 and KS4.
Contribute strategically to whole-school priorities as part of the Teaching & Learning team.
Inspire a love of Maths in all students through creative and impactful teaching.
About You
The ideal candidate will:
Hold QTS and a good honours degree in Maths or a related subject.
Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and evidence of excellent student outcomes.
Have experience in coaching and developing colleagues, inspiring and motivating them to improve their practice while maintaining accountability.
Demonstrate a commitment to raising standards and ensuring every student reaches their full potential.
Lead by example, inspiring both staff and students through passion and professionalism.
Safeguarding Commitment
The Elms Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff are expected to share this commitment. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be required for all successful applicants.
About United Learning
United Learning is a subsidiary charity of United Church Schools (UCS), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to managing schools that provide students with high-quality education.
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About The Elms Academy
- The Elms Academy
- Elms Road
- London
- SW4 9ET
- United Kingdom
At The Elms Academy, we live by our school motto to ‘be exceptional’. To achieve this, we need the best staff to bring out the best in every single student. For many of our children, this means equipping them with the knowledge, ambition and skill to attend university and go on to have a meaningful career.
We have a relentless focus on high standards, whether this is on the learning in classrooms, our students’ interactions around the Academy, or in raising their aspirations. We don’t overcomplicate things: teachers teach, and students learn. Anything that takes away from this core focus has to come second. We believe exceptional learning is about determining the simple things that work, doing them well, and doing them all the time. If you’d like to join us on this mission, please come and visit us – we’d be delighted to welcome you.
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