Lead Practitioner of Maths

Lead Practitioner of Maths.

Tes is currently supporting a friendly and supportive secondary academy, based in Middlesbrough. The school is looking to add a Lead Practitioner of Maths to their progressive and supportive Maths Department ideally starting in September 2021.

The role will include coordinating and co-managing the delivery of Mathematics at KS3 and GCSE across year groups 7 to 11. You will support the Head of Mathematics to enhance provision and will get the chance to get involved with exciting project work throughout the year. Project work will include revising schemes of work and ensuring the curriculum is engaging to all learners alongside projects that support student attainment, well-being and engagement within the wider school. You’ll also lead by example, supporting learners to achieve to the best of their ability and you’ll enjoy that great feeling when your learners achieve grades beyond their dreams.

The Lead Practitioner will primarily support with curriculum and scheme of work review, ensuring that learners are engaged by the subject syllabus. You may also take lead on exciting provision methods such as: managing intervention groups and extended revision classes.

“We are within easy access from Middlesbrough and the Tees Valley and close to the A19 motorway. We take from a very diverse catchment area which means that our students are at the heart of everything we do, and we challenge and support them to achieve their full potential. You will find our students to be engaging, proud to live in and give back to their community, and are ready to learn – all we need is you!

We are seeking an outstanding Mathematics Specialist to join us at the academy. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about teaching maths and inspires young people to achieve remarkable outcomes. This Curriculum Leader post will enable the successful candidate to gain important leadership experience. 

You will be able to draw on the support of the central maths team who will work collaboratively with you to develop and strengthen the curriculum and teaching and learning which will impact positively on outcomes.”

The school is offering:

• A super supportive and highly visible SLT team and Headteacher;

• on-going CPD with programmes of study such as NPQML and MA in Educational Leadership

• progression support throughout the school and wider group

• support package for NQT’s/RQT’s including CPD and NQT mentorship;

• the chance to take on further responsibility such as Leadership roles in the future.

The school expects:

• A UK teaching qualification such as PGCE/PGDE, SCITT, BEd or MEd with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• a relevant Maths Degree or a related subject

• experience of delivering Maths up to GCSE pushing and engaging learners to progress within the subject

• experience supporting your existing Head of Department with curriculum and scheme of work review to enhance student engagement

• a love and passion for education.

Please include REF: 1424705 in the email subject line.

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To learn more about this role please email tom.nutley@tes.com for an information pack that includes the school's name, role specifics (JD/PS) and context. Please include REF: 1424705 in the email subject line.