Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

eTeach UK Limited; Newport; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPA time above statutory minimum

Professional development opportunities

Induction programme

Pension scheme (LGPS or TPS)

Onsite facilities (gym & padel courts)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

St Julian’s School in Newport is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to drive excellence in the Maths Department and to support colleagues in developing outstanding classroom practice. You will play a key role in shaping teaching and learning across the school and contribute to our ambitious improvement journey.

We are looking for an innovative, inspirational teacher with outstanding subject knowledge and a passion for improving outcomes for all learners.

Qualifications

• Outstanding subject knowledge in Mathematics.
• Ability to lead, coach and inspire colleagues to improve practice.
• Commitment to continuous school improvement and outcomes for all learners.

Responsibilities

• Lead on pedagogical excellence within the Mathematics Department.
• Support colleagues to develop outstanding practice and student outcomes.
• Contribute to wider teaching and learning development across the school.

Job description

Governors at St Julian’s School are seeking to appoint an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to join our ambitious and rapidly improving school. This is an exciting opportunity for a highly effective, innovative and inspirational teacher with outstanding subject knowledge and a passion for improving outcomes for all learners. As a Lead Practitioner, you will play a key role in driving excellence within the Mathematics Department, supporting colleagues to develop outstanding practice and contributing to the wider development of teaching and learning across the school. At St Julian’s, we have high expectations, a strong culture of collaboration and a relentless commitment to continuous improvement. We are looking for a practitioner who shares our ambition to provide the very best educational experience for our students.

Why join St Julian’s School?

• Remuneration on the Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1-5).
• For teaching staff, above the statutory minimum PPA allocation, with main scale teachers receiving approximately 14% PPA time.
• Excellent training, coaching and professional development opportunities.
• A comprehensive induction programme for all new staff.
• Generous pension provision through the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Exclusive staff access to our onsite padel courts and fully equipped gymnasium outside school hours.
• Excellent onsite catering facilities.
• Access to salary sacrifice car and cycle schemes, alongside a range of health and wellbeing benefits through the Local Authority Vivup Service.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a school on a strong improvement journey, where staff development is valued, wellbeing is prioritised, and there are genuine opportunities to shape the future of teaching and learning.

For further information, please contact Nia Dale, School Business Manager.

ReferencesApplicants should provide the details of two referees, one of whom must be their current employer. References for shortlisted candidates will be sought prior to interview.

The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory pre-employment health clearance.

Closing Date: 22 November 2026

Interview: 26 November 2026

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