Lead Practitioner for Mathematics

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Lambeth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Loyalty Bonus

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development

Coaching and mentoring

Training programmes

Job summary

Harris Academy Clapham, part of the Harris Federation, seeks a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics to drive teaching and learning improvements across the faculty. You will monitor standards, report performance to the governing body, and support school-wide initiatives.

The role covers before/after school duties and KS3/KS4 focus. A strong track record in KS3/KS4 outcomes and DBS checks are required. January start.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Responsibilities

• Lead the improvement of teaching, learning and achievement across the mathematics faculty
• Lead the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning in the faculty or across the academy
• Account for students' performance in line with academy procedures
• Provide the governing body with accurate information on faculty performance and development
• Ensure the subject knowledge of faculty staff is exemplary
• Ensure behaviour in the faculty is exemplary
• Ensure Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of high quality
• Contribute to academy policies and procedures and ensure their consistent implementation
• Collaborate in the Lead Practitioner Team to build a shared vision of excellence and high standards
• Support and take part in Harris Federation work, including strand or subject groups
• Take part in duties at lunch, break, and before and after school

Skills

Subject knowledge

Teaching quality

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

Education

QTS or equivalent

Relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

This Lead Practitioner post sits in the mathematics faculty at Harris Academy Clapham, part of the Harris Federation. The work centres on raising teaching and learning across the faculty, monitoring standards and reporting on performance to the governing body. It is a visible leadership role that also covers duties before and after school and at break and lunch, with KS3 and KS4 results central to the brief. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts in January.

What the job involves

• Lead the improvement of teaching, learning and achievement across the mathematics faculty
• Lead the monitoring, evaluation and review of standards and provision in the subject
• Ensure high quality teaching and learning in the faculty or across the academy
• Account for students' performance in line with academy procedures
• Provide the governing body with accurate information on faculty performance and development
• Ensure the subject knowledge of faculty staff is exemplary
• Ensure behaviour in the faculty is exemplary
• Ensure Schemes of Learning and Independent Work books are of high quality
• Contribute to academy policies and procedures and ensure their consistent implementation
• Collaborate in the Lead Practitioner Team to build a shared vision of excellence and high standards
• Support and take part in Harris Federation work, including strand or subject groups
• Take part in duties at lunch, break, and before and after school

What’s required

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent
• Relevant undergraduate degree

Experience

• Lesson observation and giving robust feedback
• Improvement planning and strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
• Proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and KS4
• High quality pupil tracking and feedback practices

Skills & knowledge

• Strong subject knowledge in mathematics
• Outstanding teaching practice
• Excellent behaviour management
• Contributing to improving the quality of learning, teaching and curriculum

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Experience of teaching to KS5
• Experience of working with governors
• Experience of working in more than one school

What’s offered

• Harris Allowance, usually £2,000 for Inner London or £1,500 for Outer London
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and progression
• Support, coaching and mentoring
• Training programmes at every level