Lead Practitioner

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics Longsands Academy Start Date: January 2027 Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: LP4-8 (£59,139 - £65,278) Closing Date: 9 October 2026 About Longsands Academy Longsands Academy is a successful and ambitious secondary academy serving the St Neots community, where high expectations, strong values, and a commitment to excellence underpin everything we do. Guided by our values of Scholarship, Tenacity, Curiosity, Respect and Responsibility, we are dedicated to ensuring every scholar flourishes academically and personally. As part of Astrea Academy Trust, we offer a knowledge-rich curriculum, exceptional professional development opportunities, and a collaborative culture where staff are supported to continually develop their expertise and make a lasting impact on young people's lives. The Role We are seeking an outstanding and highly motivated Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to join our dedicated team from January 2027. This is an exciting opportunity for an exceptional classroom practitioner to influence teaching and learning beyond their own classroom, supporting colleagues to deliver outstanding mathematics education while driving high standards of achievement for all scholars. Working closely with the Head of Department and senior leaders, you will play a key role in developing teaching practice, shaping curriculum delivery, and ensuring scholars receive an engaging, ambitious and highly effective mathematics education. Key Responsibilities Lead and model exceptional classroom practice across the mathematics department. Support the development of high-quality curriculum planning, resources and assessment approaches. Deliver professional development and training that strengthens teaching and learning across the academy. Act as an instructional coach, providing guidance and support to colleagues to improve classroom practice. Use assessment and performance data to identify priorities and drive improvements in scholar outcomes. Contribute to quality assurance activities, including lesson visits, monitoring and evaluation. Work collaboratively with leaders to implement improvement strategies aligned with academy priorities. Build effective partnerships with colleagues, families and external organisations to enhance opportunities for scholars. What We're Looking For Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in Mathematics or a closely related subject. A highly effective classroom practitioner with a proven record of success at Key Stages 3 and 4. Strong subject expertise with a passion for mathematics and curriculum development. The ability to inspire, coach and develop colleagues to improve teaching practice. Experience of using assessment and data intelligently to improve scholar progress. High expectations of achievement, behaviour and attendance for all scholars. Excellent communication, collaboration and leadership skills. A commitment to the values, ethos and ambitions of Longsands Academy and Astrea Academy Trust. Commitment to Safeguarding and EDI: Astrea Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. We value diversity and welcome applications from underrepresented groups. As a Disability Confident employer, we provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure all candidates can fully demonstrate their abilities. In line with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and the statutory Code of Practice, the Trust requires all public-facing post holders to demonstrate fluent English. Within a school setting, this applies to all roles that involve direct or indirect interaction with pupils, parents, or members of the public. Flexible Interview Dates: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so don't miss out on this exciting opportunity. Please note that interview dates are flexible, and the academy reserves the right to interview shortlisted candidates during the application window. Ready to Make a Difference? If you're ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to our dynamic and forward-thinking team, apply today and be a part of our mission to create a positive impact!