Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Skinners’ Academies Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and inspirational Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to share the responsibility in the effective running of the Mathematics department.

Our Vision:

‘‘Be the best you can." This is what we ask of our pupils and our staff.

At Skinners' we have a particular way of working. We believe that teachers are the experts, and that great teaching is based on our ability to instruct and assess to a very high standard. We are influenced by the work of Rosenshine, Engelmann, Young and Lemov among others. If you are familiar with their work, or are willing to learn, then you will likely enjoy our focus on simple, high leverage strategies to improve learning in the classroom.

We believe in the power of the curriculum and so intentionally have the following at the core of our practice:   

• A pragmatic approach to pedagogical practice that reduces teacher workload     
• Teaching powerful knowledge rather than parroting the knowledge of the powerful     
• CPD which is rooted in the best educational research, often with a foundation in cognitive science

Skinners' Academy is on a journey from Good to Great and this has been confirmed by Ofsted in May 2022; “leaders and governors remain focused on doing the right things to improve the school further. They have developed an ambitious and clear long-term plan that outlines how they will reach their vision”. The recruitment of a skilled and enthusiastic Lead Practitioner of Mathematics is crucial to the success of this journey.

About Us:

• Reconfirmed as a ‘Good’ school by Ofsted in May 2022.
• We provide a world class education for boys and girls aged 11-19, in a modern state of the art building that opened in September 2010.     
• We provide a welcoming, caring and stimulating environment with excellent teaching facilities.     
• We have pupils who strive to maximise their achievement and are fully supported by parents who work with us in partnership.     
• We have excellent transport links; 5 min walk from the bus stop or 7 min walk from Manor House tube station which serves the Piccadilly Line.     
• We have a high-quality teaching staff fully committed to supporting pupil’s academic and personal development.     
• We offer excellent opportunities for your own professional development.     
• We believe qualifications open doors but are only part of the story. All children deserve a full rounded education.

How to Apply: 

Please complete an application form and monitoring form using the 'Quick Apply' button.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

The closing date for applications is Monday 9th December 2024, 9am. Interviews will take place w/c Monday 16th December 2024.

Skinners’ Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced criminal record check via the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be undertaken for the successful candidate, including a check of the DBS Children's Barred List. All applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding screening appropriate to the post, including checks with the DBS and at least two satisfactory references.

It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.