Lead Practitioner of Maths

The Methodist Church in Britain; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD and coaching

Collaboration across CreativeEducation

Staff wellbeing focus

Excellent school facilities

Job summary

Abbeyfield School in Nottingham, part of Creative Education Trust, is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Maths to lead classroom teaching across KS3-5 and drive curriculum and assessment development.

The role combines teaching with departmental improvement, coaching colleagues, and analysing performance data to raise outcomes. A relevant degree and QTS are required, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• A relevant degree.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven track record of securing good outcomes for students.
• Analysing student performance data to drive improvement.
• Coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Teach as a strong classroom practitioner, securing good outcomes for students
• Support and coach colleagues to develop their teaching practice
• Lead curriculum development in Maths
• Lead evidence-informed teaching and assessment
• Analyse student performance data to drive improvement
• Lead improvement in Maths across the department and wider school
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and professional standards

Skills

Maths pedagogy

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Education

Relevant degree

QTS

Job description

Lead Practitioner of Maths in the maths department at Abbeyfield School, a school within Creative Education Trust. The post centres on classroom teaching across Key Stages 3 to 5, supporting colleagues to improve their practice and leading curriculum and assessment development. It is a permanent full-time role that combines teaching with improvement work across the department and the wider school. Candidates need a relevant degree and QTS, and visa sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Teach as a strong classroom practitioner, securing good outcomes for students
• Support and coach colleagues to develop their teaching practice
• Lead curriculum development in Maths
• Lead evidence-informed teaching and assessment
• Analyse student performance data to drive improvement
• Lead improvement in Maths across the department and wider school
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and professional standards

Qualifications

• A relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

• Proven track record of securing good outcomes for students
• Analysing student performance data to drive improvement
• Coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues

Skills & knowledge

• Strong knowledge of Maths pedagogy, curriculum and assessment
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach
• Commitment to continuous improvement and high expectations for all learners

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check and separate barred list check
• Right to work in the UK
• References

What's offered

• High-quality CPD and coaching
• Opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools
• Staff wellbeing focus and a calendar that supports work-life balance
• Excellent school facilities