Lead Practitioner of Maths
The King's School, Pontefract, West Yorkshire, WF8 4JF14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
23 February 2026 at 10am
Date listed
9 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
- Other leadership roles
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- 57,417.00 - 65,008.00
Lead Practitioner of Maths job summary
Ready to shape the future of Maths? We’re looking for an innovative and passionate Lead Practitioner of Maths to drive forward our maths department – leading on pedagogy, coaching colleagues, and supporting strategic development.
You’ll benefit from access to exceptional professional development that will not only support colleagues but will help accelerate your own leadership journey too. With opportunities to train to become Maths Mastery Specialists through the Yorkshire & Humber Maths Hub, and more.
At The King’s School, our students are supported by an extensive list of maths enrichment opportunities, from co-curricular clubs to maths challenges, to a Primary Maths Championship, helping them to achieve strong outcomes.
Joining our Maths Department comes with numerous career benefits, including:
- A strong and well-established department with a highly effective teaching team
- Extensive coaching and CPD support from our Trust Director of Maths to help you to develop your practice
- A fully planned and resourced curriculum, adaptable to meet the needs of our students
- Engaged and responsive students who achieve strong outcomes in the subject
We’re proud of our Maths Department and what we’ve built – and now we’re looking for someone with the vision and expertise to take us to the next level. This is your opportunity to make a lasting impact at The King’s School.
We’re seeking an expert Maths practitioner who can raise the quality of teaching across the department and support colleagues to deliver consistently excellent lessons.
You will be a leader who:
- Improves teaching and learning, modelling strong practice and coaching others to refine their pedagogy
- Enhances curriculum design, contributing to a coherent, ambitious Maths curriculum for all learners
- Uses assessment and data effectively to raise attainment, identify gaps and secure strong student progress
- Sets high expectations, promoting a culture of ambition, professionalism and positive behaviour
- Collaborates confidently, building strong relationships with colleagues, leaders, partner schools and external agencies
- Contributes to whole‑school improvement, supporting wider initiatives and modelling the school’s values
You will bring strong subject expertise, excellent communication, and the ability to motivate others—while maintaining high standards for yourself, your team and every student.
This is a 1 FTE, permanent contract with a start date of September 2026.
For full details about this exciting opportunity at The King’s School, please read to the attached Candidate Pack.
Coffee chats, school visits and further information
We are hosting virtual coffee chats for prospective candidates to meet Mrs Marie Senior, our Headteacher, and ask any questions you may have about the role or our school. To book a timeslot, please click here.
Potential candidates are encouraged and very welcome to visit our school. This is a great opportunity to explore our facilities, meet our dedicated staff, and get a feel for the vibrant community we have built here. We look forward to welcoming you and answering any questions you may have. Please contact us at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk or call 01977 601701 to arrange this.
If you are unable to attend a virtual coffee chat or a school visit, but would still like to discuss the role, please contact us at recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk and we will be happy to help.
About The King’s School
The King’s School is proud of its exceptional academic achievements and rich heritage, where tradition meets the future with confidence and excitement.
- Recognised as the one of the highest-performing schools in the Wakefield District, ranked in the top 15% nationally for progress
- Renowned for incredibly high standards and excellence across all areas
- Every student is encouraged and championed to reach their full potential and live out our values and ethos
- A school environment where careers flourish and every child is embraced as exceptional, individual, and talented beyond measure
This is an exciting time to join The King’s School as we continue to build on our reputation for excellence.
At the heart of The King’s School is a commitment to nurturing ambition and improving life chances for every student. We believe in creating an environment where students thrive academically and personally, supported by strong values and a culture of care.
As one of the oldest schools in Yorkshire, we are proud of our heritage and tradition, which continues to shape our future focused approach to education.
Want to learn more?
For more insight, please watch our short promotional film, which asks the question, ‘Where will King’s take you?’
What Our Staff Say About Working Here
In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, Pontefract Academies Trust achieved fantastic results:
85% of staff said they would recommend the Trust as a great place to work, significantly higher than the national benchmark of 73%.
The King’s School’s own survey results were equally encouraging, reflecting the supportive and positive culture within our team.
Here’s what our staff had to say…
“I genuinely love working at King’s!”
“My line manager always takes my personal needs into account. He is consistently supportive, approachable, and shows genuine care and understanding when it comes to my wellbeing.”
What can we offer you?
Be part of a team that values your growth, wellbeing and work-life balance. We offer a supportive environment with benefits designed to help you thrive:
- Exciting career and leadership pathways supported by outstanding CPD opportunities
- Everyday Development (EDD) Framework: A simple, personal and flexible goal-based approach to continuous learning, career growth and wellbeing.
- For the 2025/26 academic year, we will be providing staff with three Everyday Development (EDD) days. These development days will offer you self-directed time away from the workplace to recharge and reflect on your personal and career goals.
- Energise and Engage Weeks throughout the year, where no meetings take place. These dedicated weeks prioritise personal professional development, support work-life balance, and allow for an early finish on designated days
- Generous employer pension (Teachers Pension)
- Laptop
- Fantastic family friendly policies with a focus on employee work/life balance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Blue Light card
- Discounted gym membership
- Free eyecare via Specsavers
- Childcare vouchers
- Employee wellbeing programme (including physiotherapy, personal or professional concerns on legal, health, finance, wellbeing, and other matters)
- Discounts at numerous retailers including O2
- Free flu vaccinations.
You can find further information about staff benefits, development opportunities and why you should work with us in the attached ‘Working for us’ booklet and by visiting our website.
About Pontefract Academies Trust
Pontefract Academies Trust is a cross-phase Multi-Academy Trust comprising of nine schools: seven primary and two secondary schools. Our mission is to run high-quality, high-achieving schools that give our children and young people the chance in life they deserve.
We are excited to share that we will be merging with Ark Schools on 1st September 2026. This partnership brings together two high-performing trusts to strengthen the support we provide to our children, staff, and communities. It will allow us to retain our Pontefract and South Kirkby family of schools while also benefiting from being part of a larger network of professionals. Most importantly, it opens significant opportunities for staff offering first class CPD, collaboration and knowledge-sharing across both trusts.
Ark is recognised as one of the highest achieving education trusts in the country and runs thirty-nine schools across Birmingham, Hastings, London and Portsmouth. Their mission is to ensure that all children have access to a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background. Ark choose to work where they can make their biggest difference. Please click here to find out more about the Pontefract Academies Trust and Ark Schools merger.
This next chapter builds on the exceptional progress that our schools have already made. At Key Stage 2, our primary outcomes are 24% above the national average, with five of our seven primaries ranked in the top 5% nationally for combined outcomes. Our secondary schools also continue to deliver strong results above the national average.
We also take pride in our workplace culture and the strength of our team who make this possible. In the 2025 Edurio Staff Survey, we received outstanding feedback, placing us in the top 10 trusts nationally for staff feedback. This was further recognised through three awards:
- National: Trust Value Award – Excellence
- Regional: Staff Choice Award (Larks Hill Junior & Infant School)
- Regional: Trust Benefit School Award (De Lacy Primary School)
These awards reflect the culture we’ve built – one where staff feel valued, listened to, and part of something meaningful. We’re excited for what’s ahead and we hope that you’ll consider joining us as we continue to grow.
Ready to take the next step? Apply today and join a workplace that invests in you, your career, your wellbeing and your future.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: Monday 23rd February 2026
- Interview Date: TBC
- Start Date: 1st September 2026
Application Process
- Complete an application form via our website
- Complete the attached Examination results form that is required for this role.
- Attach the document in the ‘Additional Information and Documents’ section of your application within SamPeople Recruit
Important Links
Pontefract Academies Trust Website
Trust Strategic Plan for 2025 to 2028
Contact Information
- Tel: 01977 601701
- Email: recruitment@kings.patrust.org.uk
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.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About The King's School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1038 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The King's School website
The King’s School is proud to be part of Pontefract Academies Trust. As a school, we have a long history and rich heritage, which puts us at the forefront of the local educational landscape and beyond. All students are valued regardless of their background or ability, and are at the heart of everything that we do. We believe it is our duty to convert their potential into reality.
At the heart of every outstanding school is a strong team. One of our top priorities is to attract exceptional staff to The King’s School, and we continue to recruit a number of highly gifted employees to join our team. Our primary focus is to instil a lifelong love of learning while creating confident learners who can live a life full of opportunity and choice.
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