Lead Practitioner of Mathematics
Christ's College Guildford
Surrey
- £51,403 - £56,314 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- Lead Practitioner GST 1-5
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- ASAP
- Apply by:
- 28 March 2025
Job overview
Main Duties & Responsibilities
1. Teaching and Learning
Deliver outstanding and engaging Maths lessons across KS3 and KS4. Model and promote best teaching practices, ensuring high-quality mathematical understanding among students. Lead on curriculum planning and delivery to ensure progression and challenge for all learners. Develop and implement effective intervention strategies to support students who are underachieving. Foster a love of mathematics through innovative teaching methods and enrichment activities. Support the school in achieving outstanding GCSE results
2. Leadership and Coaching
Lead on whole school teaching and learning strategy and implementation, alongside the SLT and other Lead Practitioners. Support and mentor teachers across the school, including ECTs and non-specialists, to improve classroom practice. Provide professional development through CPD sessions, workshops, and coaching. Observe lessons and provide constructive feedback to enhance teaching and learning. Act as a role model for outstanding pedagogy within the department and across the school.
3. Curriculum Development
Collaborate with the Head of Maths to design, review, and improve the Maths curriculum. Ensure that the curriculum is ambitious, engaging, and aligned with national standards. Integrate technology, problem-solving, and real-world applications into Maths lessons. Lead the implementation of mastery approaches and research-based teaching strategies.
4. Assessment and Data Analysis
Monitor and track student progress, using data to inform teaching and interventions. Support the development of effective assessment practices, including formative and summative assessments. Work with the Head of Maths and SLT to set departmental targets and action plans for improvement.
5. Whole-School Contribution
Lead whole-school initiatives related to numeracy and mathematical thinking. Support cross-curricular links between Maths and other subjects. Organise Maths-related events and enrichment clubs. Promote inclusion and ensure all students, including SEND and disadvantaged learners, can access and excel in Maths.
6. External Engagement and Professional Development
Keep up to date with national developments in Maths education and pedagogy. Engage with external networks, such as SAFE and STSN
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About Christ's College Guildford
Christ’s College is a thriving school serving the non-Christian and Christian community of Guildford, Woking and the surrounding areas. We are proud of our Church heritage which has helped us to create an environment that is inclusive and supportive of all. Our aim for the children at Christ’s College is that they should develop the Core Values of Service, Respect, Stewardship, Co-operation and Love. We know that success only comes through hard work and perseverance; life can be difficult, and therefore we all need resilience, but we need to work with optimism and believe that our hard work will open up great opportunities for us.
Over the last few years Christ’s College has continued to grow. We have seen a significant rise in the percentage of children gaining 5 or more GCSEs. We are determined to build upon our high standards and ensure that students at Christ’s College achieve excellent outcomes.
Pupils are rightly proud of their successes nationally, for example winning a national handball competition, and winning the University of Manchester’s Alan Turing cryptography competition.
“Pupil’s personal development is promoted effectively and staff care deeply about their wellbeing.” (OFSTED report October 2022)
Outcomes are significantly improved year on year, with structures and processes in this area implemented to secure sustainability and continuous improvements.
Advantages of working at Christ’s College
· A collegiate, warm and welcoming environment where all are valued.
· A values driven educational establishment which underpins all areas
· There is a real sense of support, belonging, camaraderie and mutual respect within the whole community
· Parents/carers and governors are highly supportive of the College
· Students are aspirational and committed to their studies
· Staff are dedicated, skilful and hard-working
· There are good opportunities for internal promotion which has a tradition of acknowledging and rewarding hard work
· As a relatively small school which offers a full suite of extra-curricular activities, it is easy to be involved in a wide range of enrichment activities in Sport, Performing Arts and elsewhere
· High quality CPD
Our recent OFSTED report was enthusiastic about the effective teamwork and “impressive curriculum”.
Safeguarding statement
Christ's College is part of the Good Shepherd Trust. The Good Shepherd Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure all our employment practices reflect this commitment.
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