Job Description

Academy 360, part of Laidlaw Schools Trust, are seeking an exceptional Lead Practitioner of Maths to join our dedicated and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding classroom practitioner to work closely with the Head of Maths to further improve the quality of teaching and learning within the Maths Faculty, while also supporting the Vice Principal (Teaching and Learning) in driving whole-school improvement.

The successful candidate will play a key role in raising standards of attainment and achievement, modelling excellent practice and supporting colleagues to continually refine and develop their teaching.

Academy 360 is Sunderland's first purpose-built all-through school, offering transformative education in a community that has experienced long term disadvantage and challenge. The Academy is a proud member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, an inclusive multi-academy trust which specialises in raising aspirations in disadvantaged communities in the North East of England. Whilst the Trust shares common values and some aspects of aligned practice/approach across its academies, each is a distinctive institution serving their unique community.

This is a very exciting time to be joining Academy 360 on our journey of continued improvement. The successful candidate will to join a forward-thinking school, working with talented colleagues, within our Maths Department and across the Trust. Most importantly, you will play a vital role in shaping the futures of our wonderful young people!

To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding. To see a complete list of our benefits please

https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits

To apply please complete our online application form here: https://www.northeastjobs.org.uk/job/Maths_Lead_Practitioner/290080

Closing Date: 13th January 2026

Interviews will take place: January 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children's safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks. For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 52,026.00-57,418.00 per year

Work Location: In person