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LEAD PRACTITIONERS - MATHS

Salary:                 LP 9 (£60943) + £5k Recruitment Incentive

Contract Term:  Full-time, permanent

Start Date:          1st September 2025

 

 Are you an outstanding Maths teacher with a passion for teaching and learning with the skills to inspire both students and staff while driving excellence in Maths education?

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Practitioner who wants to make a real difference to teaching and learning in Maths and across the school. We want to appoint an innovative, enthusiastic and talented teacher as Lead Practitioner for Mathematics to play a key role in improving the quality of teaching and learning across the department and improve outcomes for students at GCSE and A-Level.

 

You will lead, develop and deliver professional development to staff, coach and mentor colleagues to ensure consistent, excellent teaching practices and act as a role model by teaching high-quality Mathematics lessons. You will work closely with both the Head of Maths and the Senior Leadership Team to make teaching and learning more effective both in the Maths department and across the school.

 

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner with a track record of getting outstanding outcomes for students and who demonstrates a passion for the teaching of Maths. The successful candidate will have the skills, experience and personal qualities to inspire and develop others. You will have a commitment to student success and be innovative, proactive and able to drive continuous improvement.

 

This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Cumberland Support Trust that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement.

 

To apply, please click on the links below.

Lead Practitioner for Maths

 

Closing Date:      Midday, Wednesday 23rd April 2025

Interviews:         Week beginning 29th April 2025

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We welcome visits from potential applicants via prior arrangement. Please get in touch with the school office on 01228 710044 if you would like a tour. 

All roles involves regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.

Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link: Safeguarding Policy

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.

Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.

 
 
 

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