Trust Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Creative Education Trust; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational trust in the UK is seeking a Trust Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to drive excellence in teaching and learning across its schools. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Mathematics, strong leadership skills, and a proven track record in education. This role involves mentoring teachers and using data to improve student outcomes. The trust is dedicated to high standards and supporting communities. Competitive compensation offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with a strong track record of successful teaching.
• Experienced leader in mathematics education with mastery approaches.
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching, inspiring teachers.

Responsibilities

• Drive excellence in teaching and learning across the Trust.
• Support schools to raise standards and develop best practices.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Curriculum design

Mentoring and coaching

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Job description

Overview

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility. All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview. The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. CET is committed to developing, maintaining, and supporting an inclusive culture and environment for the benefit of its employees and the communities it serves.

As a Trust Lead Practitioner of Mathematics at Creative Education Trust, you will drive excellence in teaching and learning across the Trust, supporting schools to raise standards, develop best practice, and ensure the highest outcomes for all students. Our ideal candidate will be:

Responsibilities and qualifications

• A qualified teacher with a degree in Mathematics and a strong track record of successful teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5.
• An experienced leader in mathematics education, with a deep understanding of curriculum design, mastery approaches, and effective teaching strategies.
• Skilled in mentoring and coaching others, with the ability to inspire and develop teachers at all career stages.
• Confident in using data to inform decisions, close attainment gaps, and drive continuous improvement.
• A strategic thinker with high expectations of self and others, committed to promoting equity, ambition, and opportunity for every learner.
• A collaborative professional with excellent interpersonal skills, resilience, and a passion for helping others succeed.

At Creative Education Trust, we believe that every child can achieve, and high expectations are the cornerstone of equity. Since our foundation 2010, we have worked in England's post-industrial cities and coastal towns: areas of economic disadvantage and with a history of academic underachievement.

Our experienced education team provides high quality school improvement, school development and leadership support to our schools, working closely with school leaders to ensure our schools achieve the highest outcomes for our students. The team includes former school leaders and HMI, with phase experts from EYFS to Post-16 working with staff and students to ensure strong practice and collaboration. In secondary schools, core subject experts support departments in improving teaching, learning, and assessment. Our subject leaders regularly develop the curriculum and manage assessment moderation across the network. Our work is tailored to the needs of individual schools, practical and efficient, yet responsive to the changing needs of schools committed to continuous self-improvement. Supported by the Education Standards Committee, the Primary Head Teachers' Group, and the Secondary Principals' Group, work together to regularly assess progress and design strategies to move our schools forward.