Lead Practitioner in Numeracy

Summary:

Lead Practitioner in Numeracy role with a focus on curriculum development and school improvement.

About the School:

A school committed to mutual respect, care, and excellence, with a strong ethos of improving student life chances and fostering a supportive learning community.

The Opportunity:

As Lead Practitioner in Numeracy, you will drive the school’s numeracy strategy and ensure consistent, effective embedding of numeracy across all phases. This role is central to shaping a strong, inclusive curriculum that prepares students for success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and refine the school’s whole-school numeracy strategy across ages 2–16
• Ensure a well-sequenced, coherent numeracy curriculum that builds cumulatively over time
• Model outstanding teaching, including GCSE Mathematics (Higher Tier)
• Support colleagues to embed numeracy across subjects, improving pupils’ ability to access and interpret numerical information
• Use assessment intelligently to identify gaps, inform intervention and demonstrate impact
• Work closely with the SENCO and inclusion teams to ensure all pupils can succeed
• Lead high-quality CPD, coaching, and professional development linked to numeracy pedagogy
• Contribute to self-evaluation and improvement planning in line with Ofsted expectations

Qualifications & Skills:

Required

• A relevant degree (e.g., Mathematics or a related subject) and QTS
• At least 3 years’ teaching experience, including recent successful teaching of GCSE Mathematics at Higher Tier
• Strong subject knowledge and a proven track record of improving outcomes
• Ability to lead, influence and inspire colleagues through exemplary practice
• Secure understanding of curriculum design, assessment and inclusive teaching
• Commitment to equity, excellence and ensuring all pupils achieve highly, regardless of starting point

Preferred

• Experience of working across phases or in an all-through setting

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• High-quality professional development and leadership pathways
• Supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Opportunities to shape whole-school practice
• Pupils who respond positively to high expectations