Job Description
About the role: We are looking for a Lead Practitioner - Maths for Easter 2023 or earlier (dependent on the successful candidates availability), and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about maths and are dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress.
As the Lead Practitioner for Maths, you will work in a large team with a wide range of experience. The department continues to successfully train and develop ECTs as a means of investing in the future of the department. With senior leaders also in the department, you will be able to rely on the expertise of established practitioners who will play a part in working with you to drive standards higher. This is a fantastic role where you will have a direct impact in developing the maths department to make it even better.
Achievement for all students regardless of background is our key objective. We offer stimulating learning environments where effective teaching and learning are underpinned by high-quality interpersonal relationships. If you are ambitious for yourself and the learners you serve, then you are the person we need. As a lead practitioner you will also support the Assistant Principal and existing Lead Practitioners in driving whole school initiatives linked to teaching and learning, pedagogy and assessment. You will also support the school’s approach on life long learning with all in the community through coaching of staff and CPD offer on our dedicated Wednesday afternoons.
What we are offering:
For our successful candidate, being a member of staff at Strood Academy and the wider Trust means you’ll receive access to a great range of employment benefits from day one. Click here to view the current benefits package, and be mindful that the list is always growing.
We’d like to hear from candidates who are:
- An excellent leader who is passionate about learning and has strong subject knowledge within the maths remit
- Collaborative, able to build strong professional relationships
- Able to motivate and inspire students and staff to achieve their full potential
- Energetic and have a can-do attitude
- Confident and has strong career aspirations
- Committed to safeguarding and the happiness and wellbeing of everyone at the Academy
- Prepared to be involved in leading co-curricular activities either within or outside of their teaching subject
If you would like to arrange to discuss the role with a member of the team, please contact Rachel Cribben (Recruitment Team) on 01634 412 258 or rachel.cribben@latrust.org.uk.