Lead Practitioner in Mathematics

Overview

Lead Practitioner in Mathematics – Secondary School | Full-Time, Temporary to Permanent | September 2026 Start

Contract: Temporary to Permanent, full-time
Start Date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an outstanding and inspiring Lead Practitioner in Mathematics to play a central role in driving excellence in teaching and learning across the Maths department and wider school.

This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom practice at scale, supporting colleagues in delivering consistently high-quality Maths education for all learners.

Your New Role

• Model consistently excellent classroom practice in Mathematics.
• Support the development of a well-sequenced and ambitious Maths curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4.
• Coach and support colleagues to strengthen pedagogy and improve student outcomes.
• Work closely with the Maths leadership team and senior leaders to embed best practice.
• Contribute to whole-school teaching and learning priorities.

This role does not involve formal line management but carries significant instructional leadership influence across the department and wider school.

• A passionate and expert Mathematics teacher with a track record of excellent classroom practice.
• Ability to coach and influence colleagues to raise teaching standards.
• Strong understanding of curriculum design, assessment, and pedagogy in Mathematics.
• Enthusiasm for contributing to whole-school improvement initiatives.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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