Lead Practitioner - Maths

Leigh Stationers' Academy, London, SE9 2PT

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of year or phase
  • 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 + Inner London Allowance, based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a visionary educator ready to shape the future of mathematical excellence? Leigh Stationers' Academy is seeking an inspiring and innovative Lead Practitioner - Maths to join our distinguished faculty. This role is designed for a strategic leader with the pedagogical expertise to drive standards and the passion to cultivate a love for mathematics across all Key Stages.

If you are ready to take the next definitive step in your leadership career, we invite you to apply now!

What the school offers its staff

At Leigh Stationers' Academy, you will join a high-performing, motivated department where a culture of genuine collaboration has yielded exceptional results.

• Our GCSE outcomes have consistently exceeded national benchmarks over the last four years.
• We maintain a robust and growing uptake of A-Level and International Baccalaureate (IB) Mathematics within our Sixth Form.
• We are at the forefront of modern mathematics instruction, utilising a Maths Mastery approach alongside the IB Middle Years Programme (MYP) at Key Stage 3. This framework ensures a profound conceptual foundation for students transitioning into Key Stage 4 and beyond.

As a Lead Practitioner, you will benefit from:

• Dedicated time for professional learning focused on evidence-based curriculum design.
• Opportunities to mentor staff and influence whole-school teaching and learning strategies.
• The opportunity to teach and lead in A-Level (A-level and further Mathematics experience is highly desirable).

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.

Thank you for your interest in joining us. If you’d like to find out more about this role or arrange a visit to the academy, please don’t hesitate to contact Charlotte Herberts (Recruitment Advisor): charlotte.herberts@latrust.org.uk/01634 412 245.

Early applications are encouraged, as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date. All applications must be submitted through our online application form prior to the deadline.

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

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Job_Pack___Lead_Practitioner_-_Maths___Leigh_Stationers'_Academy_(1).pdf - 1.07 MB (opens in new tab)

About Leigh Stationers' Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1712 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Stationers' Academy website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/stationers-crown-woods-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Stationers' Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email joinus@latrust.org.uk.

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