Lead Practitioner of Maths

The Methodist Church in Britain; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High-quality CPD

Collaborative network across CET

Work-life balance focus

Job summary

Abbeyfield School, part of Creative Education Trust, seeks a permanent part-time Lead Practitioner in Mathematics across Key Stages 3–5. The role focuses on modelling outstanding teaching, coaching colleagues, and driving curriculum and assessment improvements within a supportive trust-wide network of 17 schools.

You will analyse student data to inform strategies, raise attainment, and champion evidence-informed approaches while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree and QTS.
• Proven ability to analyse student performance data.
• Experience coaching or mentoring colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead improvement in mathematics across the department and wider school.
• Model outstanding classroom teaching and secure excellent outcomes for students.
• Support and coach colleagues to enhance teaching practice.
• Drive curriculum development in mathematics.
• Champion evidence-informed teaching.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and professional standards.

Skills

Maths pedagogy

Collaboration

Coaching

Professional standards

Education

Relevant degree

QTS

Job description

This permanent post leads mathematics practice at Abbeyfield School, part of Creative Education Trust, and spans Key Stages 3 to 5. The core of the work is modelling outstanding classroom teaching while coaching colleagues and driving curriculum and assessment improvement across the department and wider school. The role is term-time only and sits within a trust-wide network of 17 schools. Applicants need a relevant degree and QTS, and all offers are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

What the job involves

• Lead improvement in mathematics across the department and wider school
• Model outstanding classroom teaching and secure excellent outcomes for students
• Support and coach colleagues to enhance their teaching practice
• Drive curriculum development in mathematics
• Champion evidence-informed teaching
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and professional standards

Qualifications

• Relevant degree
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience

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

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
• Separate barred list check
• Prohibition from teaching search
• References
• Online checks for shortlisted candidates

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