Lead Practitioner Of Mathematics – Secondary Academy
Job Overview
A high-performing secondary academy in Swindon, Wiltshire, is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to elevate teaching standards, drive problem-solving frameworks, and boost Sixth Form mathematical outcomes starting in January.
This role combines expert classroom delivery across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher/Foundation), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics / Further Maths) with strategic responsibility for whole-department pedagogy.
Working directly alongside senior leadership and the Head of Mathematics, you will model evidence-based teaching strategies (mastery learning, cognitive load management), lead peer coaching sessions, analyze pupil progress data, and prepare high-attaining Sixth Form students for competitive university entrance papers (STEP/MAT) and national UKMT challenges. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.
Key Responsibilities- Teach high-rigor Mathematics lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Further Maths)
- Lead departmental coaching, peer lesson observations, and staff professional development workshops on math pedagogy
- Audit and refine mathematics schemes of work to build numerical fluency, geometric reasoning, and multi-step problem solving
- Analyze departmental assessment metrics across mock exams to implement targeted academic intervention programs
- Prepare Sixth Form pupils for Oxbridge, STEP, MAT, and competitive STEM university entrance assessments
- Mentor early-career math teachers to build confidence across A-Level pure, mechanics, and statistics modules
- Start Date: January
- Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
- Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
- Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)
- Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics & Further Maths
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Physics
- Demonstrated history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths exam outcomes
- Proven experience in peer coaching, curriculum design, or key stage subject leadership
- Deep subject knowledge and the confidence to stretch mathematically ambitious pupils
- An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
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