Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Are you an enthusiastic individual ready to empower students to achieve, belong, connect, and develop? Do you want to be part of a community where every professional demonstrates compassion and care for all? At HDHS, we are driven by opportunity and a powerful belief that every student matters. Through our Preparedness Agenda, we work to support the young people of Harwich and the surrounding villages, dedicated to maximising their life chances and levelling any inequalities.

We're looking for a dedicated Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to become a vital part of our professional body and help us create an environment where every student knows, understands, and believes that the opportunity is here for them. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, we offer a dynamic and stimulating environment where you can truly thrive.

• Have teaching skills which lead to excellent results
• Develop and implement teaching and learning strategies throughout the Faculty that raise the quality of teaching and learning of all staff, thereby raising student standards and progress
• Take a lead role, working closely with the senior leadership team and other lead practitioners in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practice that lead to school improvement

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
• Successful teaching experience within the secondary sector
• Evidence of recent and appropriate professional development
• Accredited Lead Practitioner status or the desire to work towards Accredited Lead Practitioner status

A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish. Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
• A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision "To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts", where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.