Lead Practitioner Of Mathematics – Secondary Academy In Bristol (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is partnering with a prominent secondary academy in Bristol to appoint a Lead Practitioner of Mathematics. The role focuses on elevating teaching quality, mathematical fluency, and problem-solving across KS3–KS5, starting in January.

You will model evidence-based practices and contribute to high-attaining student outcomes. You will lead staff coaching, analyze progress metrics, and design schemes of work, while coordinating with SLT to drive numeracy across the school.

Qualifications

• QTS with degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or Physics.
• Proven GCSE and A-Level results.
• Experience coaching peers or leading KS maths delivery.
• Deep subject knowledge and ability to stretch mathematically gifted pupils.
• Active DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Teach high-rigor Mathematics across Key Stage 3, 4 and 5.
• Design and implement whole-school numeracy strategies and staff development programs.
• Coach, observe and mentor mathematics teachers to elevate teaching standards across the department.
• Lead on mastery learning frameworks, problem-solving pedagogy, and digital math platform integration.
• Analyze departmental assessment data to identify attainment gaps and lead targeted intervention programs.
• Prepare high-attaining Sixth Form students for Oxbridge and competitive STEM university entrance assessments.

Skills

Mathematics teaching

Curriculum design

Coaching peers

Data analysis

Education

QTS

Math degree

Job description

An ambitious secondary academy in Bristol is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to lead whole-school numeracy strategies, staff mentoring, and high-attaining student performance starting in January.

Job Overview

The Lead Practitioner of Mathematics will take responsibility for elevating teaching quality, mathematical fluency, and problem-solving methodologies across the department. You will teach across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher Tier), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics / Further Maths), while modeling evidence-based teaching strategies like mastery learning and cognitive load management.

Working alongside the Head of Mathematics and Senior Leadership, you will lead staff coaching sessions, analyze pupil progress metrics, and prepare students for STEP/MAT exams and national UKMT challenges. This is a full-time, permanent position.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-rigor Mathematics lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Further Maths)

• Design and implement whole-school numeracy strategies and staff development programs

• Coach, observe, and mentor mathematics teachers to elevate teaching standards across the department

• Lead on mastery learning frameworks, problem-solving pedagogy, and digital math platform integration

• Analyze departmental assessment data to identify attainment gaps and lead targeted intervention programs

• Prepare high-attaining Sixth Form students for Oxbridge and competitive STEM university entrance assessments

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Bristol, South West

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics & Further Maths

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Physics

• Demonstrated history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths exam outcomes

• Experience coaching peers, designing schemes of work, or leading key stage math delivery

• Deep subject knowledge and confidence stretching mathematically gifted pupils

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)