Lead Practitioner of Maths
The Victory Academy, Chatham, Kent, ME4 5JBThis job expired on 18 June 2023 – see similar jobs
Start date details
January 2024 or sooner if possible
Closing date
18 June 2023 at 11:59pm
Date listed
5 June 2023
Job details
Job role
- Head of year or phase
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hrs per week
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- Lead Practitioner Scale LP3 – LP7 £47,226 - £51,482 per annum
What skills and experience we're looking for
As a Trust Lead Practitioner, you
will be responsible for supporting the professional development of our teaching
staff and ensuring high-quality teaching practices are implemented in the
classroom. This role is a key position in our Trust leadership team, and we are
looking for exceptional candidates who can lead by example and inspire subject
staff to achieve their best.
This role will be split between 4 days working at The VictoryAcademyand1 day per a week in Trust role.The successful candidate will be a qualified,motivated and enthusiastic teacher of Maths who has a positive and open approach to learning.
Your New Role:
- You will lead on the development and implementation of teaching and learning strategies in our schools in your subject
- Provide expert coaching and mentoring to teachers to improve their practice and ensure high-quality teaching standards are maintained
- Work closely with the Trust Leadership Team to develop and implement policies and procedures related to teaching and learning
- Lead on the development and delivery of staff training programmes to enhance teaching practices and student outcomes
- Monitor and evaluate the impact of teaching and learning initiatives in schools
- Support the Associate Leader at The Victory Academy to embed excellent practice in the Maths Department
Whatyou’llneed to succeed:
- Qualified teacher status with a minimum of 5 years’ teaching experience
- Willingness to support cross phase from KS1 to KS5
- Proventrack recordof outstanding teaching practice and student outcomes
- Experience in coaching and mentoring teachers to improve their practice
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, parents, and students
- Ability to work collaboratively with others and lead a team effectively
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
What the school offers its staff
What our Trust will offer you:
- The opportunity to work with happy and well-behaved children who are excited about learning and work with parents who are supportive of our school values and ethos.
- Support from across the Trust to help you deliver outstanding teaching and learning through resources, mentoring and school visits
- Excellent CPD opportunities including our Early career, Middle and Senior Leadership programmes
- As an accredited Chartered Teacher organisation you can become a recognised Chartered Teacher
- Benefit from an internationally accredited pedagogy approach to thinking and learning, which has been proven to enhance classroom practice
- Reduced membership of a fully-equipped fitness suite and classes – located on the site of New Horizons Children’s Academy and Rochester Grammar School
- A 24/7 employee assistance programme which provides counselling and support / advice on a wide array of areas
- Free parking in our secure staff car park
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- TSTARS Staff Recognition Programme, including seasonal rewards for all staff
- Refer a Friend Scheme
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Victory Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1192 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Victory Academy website
- Email address
- Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk
At The Victory Academy, we pride ourselves on being a welcoming and caring school. Our strong staff-pupil relationships create an environment where students know that we’ve got their back and genuinely care about their well-being - even those who find learning challenging. Here, pupils celebrate and respect each other’s uniqueness, echoing one student’s sentiment:
“You can be who you want to be here.” (Ofsted 2023)
Our site and buildings provide an inspiring backdrop for growth and discovery. With excellent resources at your fingertips, you’ll thrive as an educator. We boast a robust arts education program, including a prestigious Platinum Artsmark award—an achievement held by less than 1% of schools in England.
We believe in the individuality of each person. Every member of our community possesses unique gifts and talents, which we nurture and channel. Our curriculum ensures that all students, regardless of their starting points, achieve their academic potential. When they leave The Victory Academy, they’ll be dynamic contributors to society.
Join us in shaping the future! Apply today and be part of our vibrant educational community.
Arranging a visit to The Victory Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Aimee.Green@victoryacademy.tsat.uk.
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