Maths Lead Practitioner: Inspire & Elevate Learning

Dorset Council UK; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Academy in Portland, Dorset is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Maths to join our thriving and supportive team. This permanent, full-time role starts January 2027 and offers progression on the L1-L5 leadership scale within the local pay structure.

You will lead the Maths department, deliver a curriculum built around curiosity, critical thinking and real world application, and model excellent classroom practice across the academy to raise standards.

Qualifications

• Outstanding maths practitioner with a passion for teaching.
• Experience supporting and developing students.
• Enthusiasm, positivity and optimism in the classroom.
• Commitment, hardworking and collaborative.
• Wants to be valued, continue learning, and make a real difference.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a curriculum built around curiosity, critical thinking and real world application.
• Model excellent classroom practice across the Academy.
• Champion high standards of teaching and learning.
• Support and develop colleagues within the Maths team.
• Play a leading role in strengthening our already successful Maths department.

Skills

Outstanding maths practitioner

Experience supporting students

Enthusiasm and positivity

Commitment and collaboration

Continual learning drive

Job description

Atlantic Academy in Portland, Dorset is seeking a Lead Practitioner of Maths to join our thriving and supportive team. This permanent, full-time role starts January 2027 and offers progression on the L1-L5 leadership scale within the local pay structure.

You will lead the Maths department, deliver a curriculum built around curiosity, critical thinking and real world application, and model excellent classroom practice across the academy to raise standards.