Job Description

Westminster Academy

Westminster
62,471 - 72,390 per year

Salary:

Leadership Scale (Inner London + WA Allowance) L1-8

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

13 October 2025

Job overview

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At Westminster Academy, we believe mathematics is more than just numbers -- it's a language that unlocks opportunity, shapes futures, and develops problem solvers who can change the world. We are a vibrant, inclusive and forward-thinking school at the heart of London, proud of our diverse community and our strong culture of ambition, care, and success.

We are now seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner for Maths to join our team. This is a unique opportunity for an innovative teacher and leader who is passionate about raising standards, supporting colleagues, and inspiring students to achieve their very best.

The Role

- As Lead Practitioner for Maths, you will:

Model outstanding classroom practice and lead by example. Coach and mentor colleagues across the department and wider academy to strengthen teaching and learning. Lead on the development of an engaging, challenging, and inclusive maths curriculum. Use data, research, and best practice to drive continuous improvement. Play a key role in developing pedagogy across the academy as part of our extended leadership team.
This is an exciting chance to make a real impact -- not only in the maths classroom, but in shaping the teaching culture of the whole school.

About You

- We are looking for someone who:

Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing outstanding outcomes in mathematics. Has the ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues. Can demonstrate expertise in curriculum design and pedagogy. Thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to professional development. Has the ambition and vision to contribute to whole-school teaching and learning priorities.

What We Offer

- at Westminster Academy, we offer more than just a job -- we offer a career-defining opportunity to make a difference:

A chance to lead and influence teaching across the academy. A supportive, innovative and high-achieving maths department. Tailored leadership development and career progression opportunities. State-of-the-art facilities and resources in a modern academy. A diverse and motivated student community that values learning.

Westminster Academy offers a stimulating and supportive working environment where your expertise will be valued and your development actively encouraged. Your role will have a direct and lasting impact on the experience and success of our students.

Westminster Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check amongst other pre-employment checks.

Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and we will close the role when a suitable candidate is appointed - early applications are encouraged.
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Westminster Academy

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Westminster Academy

255 Harrow Road
London
W2 5EZ
United Kingdom

+44 20 7121 0600

Welcome to Westminster Academy.



At Westminster Academy we are committed to providing each student with the best possible academic and extra-curricular opportunities in a supportive, inclusive community. True to our mission, "Education is Success", we strive to give students the tools they will need to fulfil their highest aspirations, to unlock the future pathways of their own choosing, and to value and make a positive impact on the world around them.



At the heart of our approach is the provision of a supportive, safe, kind environment to allow students to develop as confident young adults. Student welfare is the priority of all Westminster Academy staff, with personal tutors and our pastoral team ever present to ensure students are supported emotionally as well as academically. With an ethos grounded in the IB Learner Profile, the Academy aims to develop students who can collaborate and embrace challenges as Inquirers, Thinkers, Communicators and Risk-takers; students with a growth mindset and an international perspective, who are Knowledgeable, Principled, Caring, Open-minded, Balanced, Reflective.



The Academy has a strong record of academic success, with a passionate and highly knowledgeable staff body who devise engaging lessons to inspire a love of learning and prepare students for academic success and the world beyond. Classroom teaching and learning and rigorous assessment is enhanced by access to a wide range of learning platforms which benefit from AI technology to truly personalise independent learning for students. Our teachers have high expectations and provide interventions and extension activities to ensure each student is meeting their potential and challenged in the process. The breadth of our curriculum allows excellence in core subjects to be complemented by opportunities to develop creativity and expression in the arts, entrepreneurship and ICT mastery in Digital Enterprise, and our core PE classes for each year group ensure students are healthy in mind and body.

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