Lead Practitioner in Mathematics - Full-time

Cornwallis Academy, Maidstone

• Ref:KCC886-6913-539T
• Posted:05/06/2023
• Pay:LPS 6-10
• Start Date:September 2023 January 2024
• App Close Date:30/06/2023 at 13:00
• Interviews:TBC-Interview may be held prior to closing date

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Cornwallis Academy are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner in Mathematics and warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers who are passionate about the teaching and learning of mathematics, and dedicated to enabling students to make excellent progress. The successful candidate will work alongside the Director of Mathematics to develop outstanding teaching and learning in mathematics. The Lead Practitioner will also form part of a wider team of Lead Practitioners to support the development of outstanding teaching and learning across the school and Future Schools Trust.

Our highly successful Mathematics department consists of a team of skilled and motivated teachers. You will be joining an incredibly well-resourced department that has a relentless drive for improvement as we look to build on our success over the last three years at both GCSE and A-Level. Las summer, 60% of our students achieved 4+ in English and Maths, and an impressive 66% achieved Grade 4+ in Maths, as well as 100% A*-E at A Level.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning and will be able to evidence they currently are, or are working towards, meeting the responsibilities of the Lead Practitioner listed below. A recognised Lead Practitioner accreditation would be desirable.

Main Responsibilities

• To quality assure the teaching and learning in Mathematics and across the school, and to meet regularly with the Director of Mathematics to provide regular feedback and help determine departmental and whole school priorities
• To contribute to the continued professional development for mathematics and the whole school, including the coaching and mentoring of teachers as agreed with the senior leadership team.
• To support with the induction of trainee teachers, early career teachers, non-specialists and those new to the department.
• To help develop and contribute towards high quality materials for teaching and learning in mathematics
• To use tracking data to support the Director of Mathematics when determining the deployment of resources for targeted intervention and strategies
• To coordinate our highly successful outreach programmes and open events whilst liaising with partner primary schools to initiate, lead and evaluate subject-specific improvement work to ensure effective transition from Year 6 to Year 7.
• To take a lead role within the school teaching and learning team and work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to help shape school strategy for improvement in teaching and learning
• To lead on a whole school improvement priority by researching best practice putting in place a development plan and reporting regularly to the Senior Leadership Team on the impact of the initiatives
• To be a model of excellent practice, maintaining a clear focus on outstanding delivery to learners ensuring a centre of best practice and excellence.
• Any other duties commensurate with the post, as directed by the Head of School

In return, we can offer you:

• A vibrant and exciting place to work
• An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and gaining nationally accredited qualifications 
• Innovative teaching spaces with access to state-of-the-art facilities
• The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, primary school and nursery for children aged 3 months to 4 years
• An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Information about the school

Working at Cornwallis Academy is a great opportunity to develop your career by building on your current success with training opportunities available and those that hold a degree or are working towards their degree we will work with you to look at a suitable programme to form your route into teaching if this is the career route you would like to take.

Applications will be considered as they are received and therefore this post may be fulfilled before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

How to Apply:

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including neurodivergent individuals. If you are excited about this opportunity and believe you are a great fit for our team, please complete our School Application Form, we are unable to accept CVs.

If you would like to take a look around our fantastic facilities and meet the staff that you could be working alongside, please email recruitment@futureschoolstrust.com to arrange a visit.

At Future Schools Trust, we are committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those who are differently abled, neurodivergent, LGBTQ+, from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, and from different religious or belief backgrounds. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals bring and believe they make our organisation stronger. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are happy to support you.

All successful candidates will have to meet the person specification and will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

We regret that we are unable to respond to every application individually. If you do not hear from us, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion

Job Contact Information

• Name:Future Schools Trust HR Recruitment Team
• Address:Hubbards Lane, Boughton Monchelsea, Maidstone, Kent, ME17 4HX
• Telephone: 01622 743152
• Email: kellyanne.eagle@futureschoolstrust.com

Fax: (01622) 741866

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