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

Cornwallis Academy is a ‘Good’ school on the outskirts of Loose, Maidstone with over 1300 students on roll aged 11 to 18. Cornwallis’ aim is to provide all students with the best educational provision.

It is a fully inclusive school, enabling all students to be the best they can be by having ‘ambitions for all’. Believing all students should be given every opportunity to achieve not only academically but also personally.

In line with the Cornwallis ‘SMILE’ ethos, the aim is to motivate, inspire, excite and engage all students so that they can be successful in their learning. Placing students’ wellbeing at the heart of everything. A strong community ethos permeates, throughout the school, focusing on learning and progress as well as the whole child.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of who we are and what we do. At Future Schools Trust we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual's unique talents and perspectives are valued and can thrive. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities and industries and we are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that you require.

What's In It For You? A vibrant and exciting place to work A friendly and supportive environment An excellent CPD programme, with opportunities for action research and nationally accredited qualifications The support of a Trust that currently encompasses two Secondary Schools and one Primary School. Alongside Tiger Cubs, our term time only Day Nursery, for children aged 3 months to 4 years, with great benefits to education staff. A well-resourced department with schemes of work and resources available. An opportunity to join various schemes such as the Benenden corporate healthcare scheme

Job Contact Information

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

Fax: (01622) 741866

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