Lead Practitioner of Maths

Start date: September 2025

Closing date: 22 April 2025

Location:  Kettering Science Academy

Salary: £53,867 - £60,943 (LP4 – L9)

Hours per week:  Full time, Permanent

We are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates who can offer A-level and higher tier GCSE mathematics.

Inspire. Coach. Transform.

Join a school where Maths is a subject on the rise, and where the ambition is to build a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. As a Lead Practitioner at Kettering Science Academy, you will play a pivotal role in realising this vision—not only through your own classroom practice, but by supporting and developing others to deliver high-quality lessons that have real impact. With recent improvements recognised by Ofsted and an ambitious curriculum journey underway, this is your opportunity to lead, shape, and inspire.

Are you an outstanding teacher with a passion for Maths and a drive to improve classroom practice through coaching, mentoring and collaboration? Do you believe in empowering others to succeed and want to play a leading role in shaping pedagogy and curriculum? If so, we want to hear from you!

Kettering Science Academy is on an exciting journey. Following our Ofsted 'Good' judgement in July 2023, we are focused on consolidating excellent teaching and learning across all subjects. In Maths, we are determined to build on solid foundations and create a beacon of best practice. We are now seeking a Lead Practitioner who will work closely with the Head of Maths and maths team to bring this vision to life.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and skilled teacher to take the next step in their leadership journey. You will play a key role in improving teaching and learning across the department, supporting with curriculum development, and contributing to the professional growth of colleagues through coaching and CPD. You will also have opportunities to influence wider school improvement through collaborative projects and whole-school pedagogy.

What We Offer:

🎯 A dedicated and supportive Maths team with ambition and drive.
📈 A popular and successful subject at Key Stage 5, with high student engagement.
🥐 Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
🏫 Access to a modern building with excellent facilities and resources.
🤝 Rich opportunities for collaboration and professional development across the Brooke Weston Trust via the Ambition Hub.
🎓 Bespoke coaching training for all Lead Practitioners with the Brooke Weston Trust’s Learning & Teaching and Subject Directors.

What We’re Looking For:

🌟 An excellent Maths practitioner with a proven record of strong outcomes across a range of student groups, in particular A-level and Higher Tier GCSE maths.
🧭 A teacher with the experience and skill to coach, mentor and develop others.
🧠 A creative and knowledgeable curriculum thinker, committed to research-informed practice.
🎤 A leader who can model excellent teaching and confidently deliver training and CPD.
🤝 A collaborative team player with the drive to shape and influence whole-school improvement.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and help transform Maths education within a thriving and supportive school community, we would love to hear from you.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023.  This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey! 

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.

Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:

We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:

• One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave

• Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.

• A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools

• Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.

• Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.

• Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP

• Car Lease scheme via Tusker.

• Cycle to Work scheme.

• Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development

• Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations

• Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application.

Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.

 Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator. 

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here -  Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing date: 22 April 2025

Interview date: TBA

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.