Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Heron Hall Academy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Hall Academy seeks an ambitious Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to drive high-quality teaching across the Maths department. You will deliver engaging, inclusive lessons, support pupil progress, and model excellent practice for colleagues.

Collaborating with the Head of Mathematics and curriculum team, you will identify priorities, shape the Maths curriculum, and uphold safeguarding and pupil wellbeing while raising standards across Key Stages 3–5.

Qualifications

• Strong subject knowledge of Mathematics.
• QTS and recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Mathematics across Key Stages 3-5.
• Ability to plan engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Experience using assessment data to improve outcomes.
• Proven classroom management and safeguarding focus.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and school improvement.
• Ability to coach and support colleagues in teaching Mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-quality Mathematics teaching across the department.
• Model best teaching practice and share ideas.
• Support colleagues through mentoring and coaching.
• Collaborate with Head of Mathematics and curriculum team to set priorities.
• Promote high standards of teaching and pupil outcomes.
• Inspire confidence, curiosity and a love of learning in students.

Skills

Maths expertise

QTS

Lesson planning

Assessment data use

Curriculum development

Coaching & mentoring

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

Why join us?

Heron Hall Academy is an ambitious, eight-form entry mixed secondary school and a proud part of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools built on the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support.

At Heron Hall, we share the Trust’s vision - to help every child succeed at school and in life. We live by the values of Education, Community, Opportunity , ensuring every pupil receives an excellent education, feels part of a strong and caring community, and has the chance to grow into a confident, well-rounded individual. As soon as you enter Heron Hall, you feel the pride, purpose and unity that define us. Our high standards and inclusive culture ensure that every pupil is supported, challenged and inspired to reach their full potential. We believe in every child and together, with North Star Community Trust, we help them believe in themselves.

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious and inspiring Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to join Heron Hall Academy and play a key role in developing high-quality teaching and learning across the Mathematics department.

You will deliver engaging, inclusive and challenging Mathematics lessons, creating a positive classroom environment where every pupil is supported to make strong progress and develop confidence in the subject. Through excellent planning, adaptive teaching, effective assessment and strong subject knowledge, you will help pupils develop their mathematical fluency, reasoning and problem-solving skills.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will also have an important role in leading and supporting colleagues, modelling effective teaching practice, sharing ideas and contributing to the continued development of the Mathematics curriculum. Working closely with the Head of Mathematics and wider curriculum team, you will help identify priorities, promote best practice and contribute to high standards of teaching and pupil outcomes.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate Mathematics teacher who is ready to take on a wider leadership role, make a real impact and help create a culture where pupils and staff are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

What we are looking for

We are looking for an experienced, highly effective Mathematics teacher who is passionate about inspiring pupils and ready to make a wider impact across the department.

You will bring:

• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics and a deep understanding of effective mathematical pedagogy.
• QTS and a recognised teaching qualification, with substantial experience teaching Mathematics across Key Stages 3-5.
• A proven ability to plan and deliver engaging, challenging and inclusive lessons that meet the needs of pupils with a wide range of abilities and learning needs.
• Experience using assessment, progress data and intervention strategies to improve pupil outcomes and address underachievement.
• A strong track record of effective classroom management and creating a positive, safe and supportive learning environment.
• Experience contributing to curriculum development and whole-school improvement, with a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning.
• The ability to coach, mentor and support colleagues, sharing best practice and helping to develop teaching across Mathematics.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider academy community.
• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, equality, diversity and pupil wellbeing.
• A passion for Mathematics and the ability to inspire confidence, curiosity and a love of learning in pupils.
• A proactive, reflective and solution-focused approach, with a commitment to continuous professional development and improvement.

If you are an ambitious Mathematics practitioner who wants to lead by example, support colleagues and help shape excellent teaching and learning, we would love to hear from you.

What we offer

We are committed to being a supportive, caring and rewarding place to work and learn, and to being an employer of choice. A full overview of our offer, including staff benefits, our People Plan and what our staff say about working with us, can be found in the supporting documents attached.

Safeguarding statement

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo safer recruitment checks, including enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other pre-employment checks relevant to their role.

Equal opportunities

We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.

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