Lead Practitioner – Maths

MPS/UPS (Inner London) + Local Government Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.Are you seeking a new opportunity to join a highly successful comprehensive school that provides an outstanding education of excellence for all? Would you thrive when working with other committed and innovative members of staff who embody sector-leading educational practice? Would you like to be a successful Lead Practitioner who would thrive when working with other committed and innovative practitioners? Leigh Academy Halley is now recruiting a Lead Practitioner – Maths to join us from September 2026.This is a truly fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to become part of a well-established, highly collaborative and successful maths department that works hard to ensure that students enjoy a challenging, dynamic and rewarding curriculum. All of the maths team are subject-specialists, two of whom are on the Academy Leadership Team. We have a Director of Learning for Maths, 1 Lead Practitioner and a Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator for Maths. One of our Directors of Progress is also part of the maths team. All students study Maths in Key Stage 3 through the IB Middle Years Programme. The subject is popular and successful at both GCSE and sixth form, where we offer IB Mathematics – Applications and Interpretations. In addition to this, we have an active and popular STEM extra-curricular programme that is well attended by students after school.This permanent opportunity offers a competitive MPS/UPS, commensurate with experience + Inner London Allowance. We welcome applications from prospective colleagues who would wish to work part-time, as well as full-time.Suitable and interested candidates are encouraged to make contact with the Principal, Ben Russell, by contacting him at ben.russell@halley.latrust.org.ukWe deem this to be a great position on the basis that;We offer a vibrant and committed Maths Department, passionate about maths and dedicated to supporting students throughout their learning experience and securing the best possible outcomes for them.We offer pupils the very best in maths learning opportunities by delivering high-quality teaching via our bespoke curriculum, alongside inspiring extracurricular opportunities.We believe in developing staff into outstanding practitioners through our excellent CPD programmes.This is further supported through our membership of the Leigh Academies Trust which provides regular teach-meets and co-operative training sessions within the trust to facilitate staff and student growth.Key responsibilities, as outlined in the job description, include;Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students.Promote good progress and outcomes by students.Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge.Plan and teach well-structured lessons.Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students.Make accurate and productive use of assessment.Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment.Applying for this OpportunityThank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk / 01634 412 245.To support your application, we recommend viewing the Job Pack by clicking here, which outlines the