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Lead Practitioner of Mathematics
Leadership Scale L4-L8
Required for January 2025
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for the role of Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to improve student outcomes and engagement by ensuring the quality of teaching and learning is of a strong standard in the Mathematics Department. Mayflower High School is an inclusive secondary school with a very successful Sixth Form centre on site. We are dedicated to providing the best possible outcomes and opportunities for all of our students.
The successful candidate should have:
The ability to inspire and enthuse students
High expectations of students in terms of learning, achievement and behaviour
The ability to take the lead role in developing, implementing and evaluating policies and practises that lead to school improvement
The ability to lead structured monitoring and evaluation of all aspects of teaching and learning through lesson observations, feedback to teaching staff and work sampling.
Accredited Lead Practitioner status or the desire to work towards Accredited Lead Practitioner status
In return we will offer:
A supportive Senior Leadership team and Mathematics Department
Professional development in preparation for further promotion
Staff well-being programme
Information about the School
Mayflower High School is a happy, thriving and inclusive 11-18 comprehensive school which provides all students the opportunities with which to succeed. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS check and positive references. An online check will be carried out on shortlisted applicants.
Staff development, at all levels, is very important with an extensive programme of professional development which offers a whole range of opportunities for colleagues to develop their potential.
Further details are available on the school’s website at www.mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk. Please apply via the Application Form found under Vacancies and note that CVs alone are not acceptable.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications.