Lead Practitioner (Mathematics)
Oaks Park High School, Ilford, Essex, IG2 7PQThis job expired on 10 April 2026 – see similar jobs
Closing date
10 April 2026 at 10am
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Other leadership roles
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- L6-8
Additional allowances
L6-8
Lead Practitioner (Mathematics) job summary
Lead Practitioner (Mathematics)
Leadership Scale 6-18
An Exceptional Leadership Opportunity Awaits
Oaks Park High School, a beacon of academic excellence and community spirit, is seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner. This role is more than a job; it's an opportunity to influence and innovate in our school.
The culture of Oaks Park is one of high expectations and challenge, in which independence and responsibility are fostered and the potential of each individual student is further developed. We take our responsibility to provide the highest quality support, guidance and facilities to enhance the broad range of high quality courses very seriously and this role is designed to support our continued pursuit of excellence for all students.
Your Opportunity to Excel
We're in search of an exceptional Lead Practitioner with outstanding teaching skills and a genuine passion for motivating both students and colleagues. This role presents an exciting chance for a driven individual to embrace broader leadership duties within our extended leadership team, advancing our commitment to educational excellence. You will have experience as a middle leader and have the desire and ability to develop your skills. Strong leadership capabilities and a dedication to continuous professional growth are essential for this role. The chosen candidate will be pivotal in further developing academic brilliance and cultivating a supportive learning atmosphere.
The role and responsibilities of the successful candidate will be discussed and agreed at interview where we will take into consideration your experience and skills.
Why Oaks Park High School?
Dynamic Learning Environment: We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive school, home to 300 students per year group (Years 7-11) and approximately 400 Sixth Form students.
A Culture of Excellence: Known for outstanding student behaviour and a purposeful learning atmosphere, our school fosters high-performing outcomes
Development and Growth: We offer comprehensive professional development opportunities, facilitating career advancement in a supportive, high-achievement setting.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Our modern resources significantly enhance the educational experience, supported by an ambitious, multicultural community.
Collaborative Success: Our ethos, "Learning Together, Achieving Together," underpins a supportive work environment focused on collective achievement and well-being.
Well-being Support for All: our wraparound well-being package, including HR and access to the full suite of comprehensive medical services provided by an external provider, enhances and supports colleagues at every stage.
Application Process:
Deadline: 9am, Friday 10th April 2026 but we encourage early applicants.
Interview Date: Shortlisted candidates will receive further details.
Location Advantage: Our school is located in the London Borough of Redbridge (outer London), with superb transport links to central and outer London. Newbury Park station (zone 4 on the Central Line) is just a four-minute walk away.
For application details, refer to the detailed Job Description and Person Specification on our website/job portal. Ensure your application showcases your skills and experiences aligned with the role's requirements.
Safeguarding:
Oaks Park High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. As such, all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Shortlisted candidates are required prior to interview, to disclose any unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Non disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily prevent you from employment depending on the offence(s).
Shortlisted candidates will also be required to bring their current DBS certificate with them to interview. References from the previous and current employer (Headteacher if the candidate currently works in a school) will be requested and appointments can only be made upon receipt of satisfactory references and a newly applied for Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check from the Disclosure and Barring Services.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
About Oaks Park High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1783 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Oaks Park High School website
Oaks Park High School is a very popular and oversubscribed mixed comprehensive school which is expanding the number on roll to meet community demand. The school prides itself on being an ambitious and supportive multi-cultural community that keeps our child-centred philosophy at the heart of everything that we do. Oaks Park is highly regarded for its exceptional pupil behaviour and purposeful learning environment.
The school is centrally located in the London Borough of Redbridge, with very good transport links to central and outer London, with Newbury Park station only a four minute walk away.
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