Lead Practitioner Mathematics

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Wigan; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in the United Kingdom is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Mathematics for a full-time, permanent position. In this role, you will shape the quality of teaching and learning within the mathematics department and model exemplary practices to colleagues. The ideal candidate is an experienced teacher with a passion for mathematics and a proven track record of enhancing student achievement. This position offers leadership pay scale L1-L5, and candidates are encouraged to apply early.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with a deep love of mathematics.
• Proven track record of raising achievement across both key stages.
• Demonstrated ability to develop a love of mathematics in young people.

Responsibilities

• Shape the quality of teaching and learning within the mathematics department.
• Drive improvement and support colleagues to deliver high-quality lessons.
• Model exemplary classroom practice.

Skills

Experienced teacher

Proven track record of raising achievement

Ability to develop a love of mathematics in young people

Job description

Overview

Lowton Church of England High School (Newton Road Lowton Warrington WA3 1DU) is recruiting a Lead Practitioner of Mathematics for a full‑time, permanent position at Leadership Pay Scale L1‑L5.

Key Responsibilities

As Lead Practitioner, you will play a central role in shaping the quality of teaching and learning within the mathematics department and across the whole school. You will work closely with the Head of Department, second in Department and the Extended Leadership Team to drive improvement, model exemplary classroom practice and support colleagues to deliver consistently high‑quality, aspirational lessons.

Positive relations and high expectations of our pupils and ourselves are key aspects to the culture of our school, and we are looking for people aligned to our values in all we do.

Qualifications & Experience

You will be an experienced teacher with a deep love of mathematics, a proven track record of raising achievement across both key stages, and a demonstrated ability to develop a love of mathematics in young people.

Application Process

Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is found. The closing date is Midnight 1st February 2026. An interview will be scheduled for the week commencing Monday 9th February 2026. The position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus child barred list check.

Lowton Church of England High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Suitability checks will be undertaken in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

For more information or to discuss this post with a member of the team, please contact Ruth Harrison at harrisonrlowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk. Visit us online at www.lowtonhs.wigan.sch.uk or our Facebook page.

We are committed to delivering the highest standards and our staff are proud to belong to the school. We believe that Lowton Church of England High School is a great place to be. Our school is underpinned by its Christian values of Caring, Learning and Succeeding.