Lead Practitioner of Mathematics (Mathematics) - Gloucester Academy

Glos; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking educational institution as a Lead Practitioner of Mathematics. In this role, you will inspire and guide a dedicated team to foster a love for learning in students, preparing them for future challenges. With a commitment to professional development and collaboration, you will play a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of young minds. This position offers a chance to be part of a successful multi-academy trust, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the quality of education. Join us in our mission to create an inclusive and aspirational environment for all students.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching Mathematics at secondary level.
• Strong understanding of current mathematical pedagogy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics department to enhance student learning.
• Develop and implement innovative teaching strategies.

Skills

Mathematics Teaching

Curriculum Development

Pedagogical Knowledge

Assessment Strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Tools

Sparx

Visualiser

Mini Whiteboards

Job description

School: Gloucester Academy (Academy)
Address: Painswick Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Title: Lead Practitioner of Mathematics (Mathematics) - Gloucester Academy
Grade:
Allowances: (Not applicable)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 15/05/2025
Interview Date: 22/05/2025
Start Date: 01/09/2025

The Lead Practitioner (Head of KS4 Maths) is an exciting addition to the Gloucester Academy team. You will work with colleagues, Trustees, and parents/carers, in partnership, sustaining and improving the quality of education;

To enable all students to realise their individual talents to the full
To prepare all students for the changing demands of future adult life
To encourage a view of education as an enjoyable lifelong process

Creating an appropriate working environment which promotes students’ aspirations to climb the mountain to the very best universities or professions.

Gloucester Academy has an exceptional track record of improvement with results last year making us the 11th most improved school in the country. In our latest Ofsted inspection Gloucester Academy achieved Outstanding in Personal Development and Good in every other category putting it above the vast majority of schools in the area. Our Ofsted result is a testament to the dedication of all staff in the school, the students and the support of the community. Gloucester Academy is an exceptional and incredibly successful school and is looking for like minded individuals who are committed to making a difference.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs where our central teams can be based out of. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

To get a feel of life at Greenshaw Learning Trust, please download our ‘Why you should work for GLT’ recruitment brochure on our jobs portal.


The Department:

The Mathematics department is made up of passionate teachers, including one Edexcel examiner (with more in the process of becoming examiners) plus an equally passionate maths HLTA. Improving ourselves as teachers is paramount to the team through weekly PD sessions, subject knowledge enhancements, online courses, and exam conferences. We are always looking to be at the forefront of the latest mathematical pedagogy; this year we ran subject specific PD based on Craig Barton’s “Reflect, Expect, Check, Explain” book. Furthermore, as part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust we are active participants in the GLT Maths Book Club with guest speakers so far including Doug Lemov, Peter Mattock, Mark Mcourt, David Didau and John Mason.

Resources:

In each classroom there is a visualiser which the maths team uses during the input part of every lesson. Each student has their own mini whiteboard enabling teachers to assess their class with ease. There are also textbooks for KS3 and KS4 which are used to support student’s learning.

We use Sparx with our Y7-11s. Students have weekly homework tasks set on these platforms, the tasks are centred around retrieval practice. There are lunchtime drop-in sessions available to support and we also have Sparx Ambassadors who give up their own lunchtime to support other students.

The team works on and embed the latest mathematical pedagogy into our continually developing shared lesson bank. Each lesson has been designed with a retrieval segment to start the lesson, the main body of the lesson focuses on I Do, We Do, You Do, with students completing at least 20 minutes of silent independent work (use of GCSE questions is encouraged for all year groups) the end of the lesson has at least two diagnostic questions which students answer using their mini whiteboards

Please download the recruitment pack for further information.

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Closing date for receipt of applications is Thursday 15th May 2025. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please click on the website link to the right of this advert - click on School Information and then on Vacanciesto apply.