Lead Practitioner and Second in Department - Maths

Leadership Points 4-7

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, dynamic, motivated and able Lead Practitioner and 2nd in Department to join our Maths department on a permanent basis. We are looking for an excellent practitioner to work collaboratively across the academy and within the Maths Department to develop colleagues in delivering outstanding lessons.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Trust Director of Maths and the Subject Leader- Maths to support the development of the Maths curriculum to raise academic achievement and ensure all pupils make outstanding progress.

A tour of the school for prospective candidates will take place at 4pm on Wednesday 25th March. Please confirm your attendance via email to recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. 

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to inspire pupils of all abilities within Maths to achieve their highest potential across Key Stage 3/4.

• An outstanding Lead Practitioner to inspire, guide and advise on best practice in the Academy. To work in a teaching and learning team and in conjunction with the Deputy Headteacher to support whole school improvement.

• A Lead Teacher of Maths who can promote and enhance the quality of Maths teaching and learning across all key stages.

• An excellent practitioner to work collaboratively to achieve ‘outstanding’ teaching and learning across the whole school.

You will be:

• An outstanding practitioner.

• Inspirational, dedicated and motivated.

• Passionate about Maths and the education of young people.

• Committed to Crofton Academy values. 

• Creative, enthusiastic and engaging and able to challenge pupils.

• Committed to achieving the best for every pupil and dedicated to be the best you can be. 

• Supportive of the Academy’s ethos and values at all times both within the Academy and the wider community.

• Committed to inspiring pupils and staff in the development of teaching initiatives and strategies, promoting Maths as a subject.

• Able to provide an active contribution to the wider part of Academy life. 

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. You will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure. 

For any enquiries, please contact Kim Hinchcliffe at recruitment@croftonacademy.org.uk. The closing date for fully completed applications is 10am on Tuesday 14th April 2026.  All applications forms should be submitted through the MyNewTerm Portal.