Maths Lead Practitioner

Birches Head Academy has recently become part of the Frank Field Education Trust and we work collaboratively with others in our FFET family, allowing our students and staff many opportunities to develop. This is embodied in the FFET vision: ‘Social Justice through Excellence in Education’ and in the Academy motto: ‘Aspire to be More’.
Birches Head Academy is looking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced Maths Lead Practitioner who will play a vital role in helping us to ensure our students receive a world-class education, thereby enabling each child to reach their full potential.
The Lead Practitioner will be an exemplar of implementation and aspiration in the classroom, leading the development of teaching skills across the Maths department.
The successful candidate should be an outstanding practitioner, experienced in teaching both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4. You should have a proven track record of successful outcomes and delivering on your plans. An innovative teacher, you should be passionate about teaching and learning research and practice.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to demonstrate their ability to champion the Academy’s development and to be part of our exciting journey.
We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake.
Closing date for applications: Monday 19th April 2021, 9:00am
Interviews to be held week commencing Monday 26th April 2021
For further information, including the recruitment pack and application form, please visit our website at: www.bircheshead.org.uk. Alternatively, you can contact the school for an information pack.
Completed application forms should be emailed to jbracegirdle@bircheshead.org.uk
Birches Head Academy requires an application form to be completed in order to be considered for this role. Please note that CVs alone will not be accepted.
Birches Head Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants will, therefore, be subject to stringent vetting and induction processes, including an enhanced DBS disclosure. References will be requested prior to interview.
All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of age, sex, race or disability.
Social Justice through Excellence in Education

Birches Head Academy
Stoke-on-Trent
- Mainstream school with state - academy funding
- Secondary School
- Students of mixed gender, age 11 - 16 years