Lead Teacher Practitioner for Maths

The Ferrers School is seeking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic & highly motivated professional to play a key part in our mathematics department. 

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who is an outstanding teacher, able to model excellence in teaching while also securing hearts and minds as a leader. We are looking for someone who can think strategically, working closely with the Curriculum Leader for Maths, to drive up standards across all key stages. We strive to bring about rapid improvement to secure better progress for our learners.

The successful candidate will be a highly committed leader and team player, with a true passion for mathematics and an understanding of the strategies required to motivate and inspire students. They will work in close partnership with middle leaders and the leadership team, embedding The Ferrers Framework and harnessing our research-informed culture to support outstanding classroom practice.

We are looking for someone who understands the value of high-quality assessment and uses this to drive planning and progress. The successful candidate will be expected to draw upon the latest resources and teaching methods in delivering mathematics across the ability range at KS3, KS4 and KS5, incorporating the use of investigational and practical work as well as ICT. 

We would welcome applications from any experienced teacher and leader who is keen to immerse themselves in a hardworking, supportive, forward looking department at a time when education, both in this school and nationally, is undergoing significant changes. We are looking to appoint someone who can manage change, think strategically and lead a team with relentless optimism.

At TFS, we have a strong track record of leadership development and succession planning for an ambitious candidate who is keen to progress to senior leadership in the future.  

This is an exciting time to join the school. We have secured positive student outcomes and the progress made by the school is echoed in our recent OFSTED inspection. From September 2023 we are launching our own independent Sixth Form as we implement our planned withdrawal from a collaborative provision with neighbouring schools. This increased autonomy will serve to enhance our 11-18 provision to ensure that it best meets the needs of our students and local community.

The Ferrers School is part of the Meridian Trust, a successful multi-academy trust founded on its commitment to people and communities.

Our proven approach over more than a decade has elevated us to a respected and admired academy trust, a national leader in education and a source of great pride to the communities we serve. The Trust currently operates 28 schools across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire and has forged strong links within all these communities. We are committed to high quality professional development and career opportunities for all staff. To find out more about the Trust, please visit: www.meridiantrust.co.uk

The Ferrers School, like Meridian Trust, is also driven by our ability to adapt to the changing educational landscape led by determined staff who bring our community alive with their enthusiastic personalities, unshakeable work ethic and their commitment to delivering exceptional learning experiences for our children. What makes The Ferrers School, and the Trust different is that we know how to nurture and bring out the very best in our talented staff.

Benefits of working for us include:

• A philosophy of 100% achievement and inclusion
• A commitment to extending the boundaries of learning enabling all young people to become well- rounded individuals
• A purposeful and caring learning environment, where every individual is known, valued and supported
• Motivated and engaged students, and ambitious, dedicated and professional staff
• Free on-site parking
• Eyecare vouchers
• Access to a free Employee Assistance Programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free tea and coffee making facilities
• Generous sick pay and annual leave

How to apply

Should you wish to join us, please complete the application form and submit a supporting statement. We would highly recommend a visit to the school.

Please contact Alison Davies to make an appointment on 01933 313411.

Closing date for applications is Wednesday 22nd March at 9.00am

Interview date: Monday 27th March

The Trust is committed to diversity and inclusion and equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced check with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS), as well as social media checks.