Lead Practitioner - Maths

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Leadership scale + Teacher Pension Scheme + 24/7 access to a free virtual GP Service + collaborative MAT network + additional LAT benefits.

Ready to make a real impact in Maths? At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we’re seeking a passionate Lead Practitioner - Maths to elevate our Maths department and inspire the next generation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality Maths lessons that engage and challenge students.
• Lead curriculum development and share best practices to improve teaching across the department.
• Use data and innovative approaches to improve student outcomes in Maths.
• Provide leadership and support to colleagues, helping them to grow in their teaching practice.
• Work with the senior leadership team to lead on aspects of whole school improvement with the Teaching & Learning Team.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified teacher with expertise in Maths.
• A strong track record of improving teaching and learning.
• A collaborative leader with excellent communication and organisational skills.

What the school offers its staff

Join a supportive, forward-thinking team where you’ll have the opportunity to influence the future of Maths teaching. As part of the Leigh Academies Trust, you’ll benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a clear path for career progression.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ebbsfleet-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

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