The Lead Practitioner Mathematics plays a crucial role in driving excellence in teaching and learning within the maths department at Moreton School, a large secondary school serving a disadvantaged part of Wolverhampton. As a highly skilled and experienced maths teacher, the Lead Practitioner will model outstanding practice, support colleagues in developing their teaching expertise and subject knowledge, and collaborate with the maths team to enhance the curriculum and ensure engaging, high-quality learning experiences for our diverse student population, which includes 56% Pupil Premium, 2.6% EHCP, and 18% SEND.
Aligned with the school's vision and values, the Lead Practitioner Mathematics will be instrumental in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, where staff are empowered to grow and develop their skills, and students are inspired to reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Teaching and Learning
Deliver outstanding Mathematics lessons that challenge, engage, and support the learning of all students, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with additional needs.
Model excellent teaching practice and subject expertise to support the professional development of colleagues within the Mathematics department.
Work collaboratively with the Mathematics team to review, develop, and implement the Mathematics curriculum, ensuring it is engaging, challenging, and responsive to the needs of our students.
Participate actively in the school's teacher development team, sharing best practices and driving continuous improvement in teaching and learning.
Support colleagues in developing their teaching practice and subject knowledge through coaching, mentoring, and the provision of high-quality resources and training.
Contribute to the planning and delivery of effective intervention strategies to support students who are underperforming or at risk of falling behind.
Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external Mathematics examinations and assessments.
Whole-School Contribution
Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of the school's policies, practices, and procedures to support the school's vision and values.
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, promoting the school's commitment to inclusion, diversity, and community engagement.
Collaborate with colleagues and other relevant professionals, both within and beyond the school, to secure coordinated outcomes for students.
Provide cover in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach.
Professional Development
Participate in the school's appraisal procedures and take an active role in your own professional development, seeking out opportunities to improve your teaching practice and subject knowledge.
Support the professional development of other teachers and support staff, where appropriate, by sharing expertise and best practices.
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g., Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and the school's safeguarding and child protection policies.
Collaborate with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to promote the best interests of students, including sharing concerns where necessary.
Maintain a strong commitment to safeguarding and the promotion of student welfare, ensuring that all students feel safe, supported, and able to thrive.
Skills and Competencies
Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the Mathematics curriculum, with the ability to translate this into engaging and effective lessons.
Outstanding teaching skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and challenge students of all abilities.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
Proven track record of supporting colleagues in developing their teaching practice and subject knowledge.
Effective leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to model best practice and drive continuous improvement.
Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
Strong commitment to inclusion, diversity, and meeting the needs of all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds and with additional needs.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, contributing to the development and implementation of school policies and initiatives.
Professional Development
As a Lead Practitioner Mathematics, you will have access to a range of professional development opportunities to support your growth and development within the role. This may include:Participation in the school's teacher development programme, including opportunities for peer observation, coaching, and mentoring.
Access to subject-specific training and resources to enhance your subject knowledge and teaching expertise.
Opportunities to lead and contribute to whole-school initiatives and projects, further developing your leadership skills.
Support in pursuing additional qualifications or certifications, such as the National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership (NPQML) or the National Professional Qualification for Senior Leadership (NPQSL).
Encouragement and support to engage in research, action research, and other forms of professional inquiry to drive innovation and improvement within the Mathematics department and the wider school.
The school is committed to supporting the professional development of all staff, ensuring that you have the resources, training, and opportunities to excel in your role and contribute to the ongoing success of Moreton School.
Safeguarding
Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is of paramount importance at Moreton School. As the Lead Practitioner Mathematics, you will be expected to work in line with all relevant statutory safeguarding guidance, such as Keeping Children Safe in Education and the Prevent duty, as well as the school's own safeguarding and child protection policies.
Your key safeguarding responsibilities will include:Maintaining a strong and proactive commitment to safeguarding and the promotion of student welfare.
Collaborating closely with the designated safeguarding lead (DSL) to ensure the best interests of students are protected, including sharing any concerns that may arise.
Participating in safeguarding training and updates to ensure your knowledge and understanding of safeguarding practices are current and comprehensive.
Fostering a culture of vigilance and a safe environment where students feel supported, empowered, and able to thrive.
Promoting the importance of safeguarding and child protection throughout your work with colleagues, students, and the wider school community.
By upholding the highest standards of safeguarding practice, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of all students at Moreton School.
About Moreton School
Moreton School is a large secondary school serving our community in Wolverhampton, with catchment areas including Bushbury, Low Hill, and Scotlands. The school has a sixth form, a football academy with links to Paris St. Germain and a new Basketball Academy, making it a unique and dynamic learning environment.
We have a committed and talented staff body who work relentlessly to offer our students the best life chances and we stop at nothing to achieve that. We benefit from fantastic grounds and facilities, including excellent and regularly-updated ICT and an all weather multi-sports pitch, and the Trust is in a strong position to make sure that our staff and students want for nothing.
Moreton School in part of the Amethyst Trust, which has expanded significantly over the past few years to now encompass five schools in a growing and thriving Trust partnership. We benefit from fantastic relationships with our sister schools, meaning that there is great opportunity for networking, professional development and ultimately professional success at Moreton and beyond in our Trust.
We are a Trust that believes in a 'talent-first' approach, ensuring that we grow potential and see leadership opportunities as a logical step for those who make a real impact, giving fantastic career development opportunities at every turn. The Amethyst Trust is at the forefront of educational thinking, with innovative teaching with a knowledge-rich edge along with progressive ideas on feedback and staff wellbeing, including a very well received early finish on Fridays.
Our dedicated leadership team is here to support you in your professional development and ensure that you have the resources and opportunities to thrive.
Why Moreton School?
At Moreton School, we are committed to supporting families from disadvantaged backgrounds and being at the heart of our local community. If you want to be part of a school with a clear moral purpose that is ambitious for the community and young people it serves, please get in touch or come to visit us. This can be done by contacting Kavina Patel
kpatel1@aatrust.co.uk
and we will be back in touch with you as soon as we can. We would love to receive your application to join our team.
The Role: Lead Practitioner Maths
We are seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner in Maths to join our dedicated team at Moreton School. In this role, you will be at the forefront of our whole-school teaching and learning strategy, working as a coach to support and develop your colleagues. You will also have the opportunity to lead on a specific element of our teaching and learning strategy, ensuring that our students receive the highest quality of education.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the implementation of our whole-school teaching and learning strategy
Provide coaching and mentoring to colleagues, helping them to enhance their teaching practice
Lead on a specific element of the teaching and learning strategy, driving improvement and innovation
Contribute to the development of our curriculum and assessment practises
Qualifications and Experience:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Proven track record of outstanding teaching and learning and results in Maths.
Experience in a leadership or coaching role, with a demonstrated ability to drive improvement
Strong subject knowledge and a passion for Mathematics education
Desirable Qualities:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues
Commitment to continuous professional development and a growth mindset
Innovative and creative approach to teaching and learning
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of our students and are excited by the prospect of leading the development of teaching and learning at Moreton School, we encourage you to apply for this role.
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Moreton School
Old Fallings Lane, Bushbury, Wolverhampton
West Midlands
WV10 8BY
United Kingdom
+44 190 255 8310
We are proud to be a part of the Amethyst Academies Trust having joined in March 2017. Our aim is to provide the very best educational experience for the children of Wolverhampton, which will enable them to become well-rounded individuals who are well prepared for future employment. To achieve this aim we will be working together as a team alongside families, local primary schools and the wider community.
In our school, every pupil matters. Every single one deserves the very best education so that they can take their place in the world with confidence and success. We believe that our knowledge rich curriculum is the essential tool in achieving this and it is at the heart of everything that we do.
Our curriculum is designed to ensure that it is:
Challenging and knowledge-rich
Creative and engaging
Meaningful and purposeful
Academic success is key to increasing the life chances of our students. We work hard to ensure that all children reach their academic potential in a safe and supportive environment. In addition, we provide many opportunities for our students to develop as well rounded individuals by taking part in a wide variety of extra-curricular activities ranging from music and sporting activities to experiencing Japanese culture, improving gaming skills, debating or learning chess. Our extensive offer takes place before, during and after the school day and is a hugely important part of life here at Moreton. In addition, numerous residential trips occur throughout the year; Paris, Barcelona and Whitemoor Lakes are regular favourites amongst the students and staff!
Please see our Twitter feed for further insights into daily life at Moreton. I would be very pleased to welcome you to our school to watch 'Team Moreton' in action and see for yourself how we bring 'education to life'.
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