Lead Practitioner Maths

Leadership Scale Range 4-8

An enthusiastic and outstanding Lead Practitioner of Maths who is able to inspire every child through their passion for their subject and our school values.   

Staff will:

• Contribute effectively to the work of the school and to the achievement of the ‘School Improvement Priorities’.    
• Play a full part in the life of the school community, to support our distinctive aims and ethos, to encourage staff and students to follow this example.
• Follow school policy regarding care, support and supervision of students.
• Attend training and development activities and courses, ensuring continuing, personal and professional development. 
• Contribute to a welcoming school culture by promoting mutual respect for all.
• Comply with any reasonable request from a leader to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
• Work as a team member.
• Act as a role model to students in speech, dress, behaviour and attitude.
• Have common duties in the areas of: Quality Assurance, Communication, Professional Practice, Health & Safety, and General Management (where applicable), Financial Management (where applicable), Appraisal, Equality & Diversity, Confidentiality and Induction.

All teaching staff will:

• Work within the National Conditions for Employment of School Teachers (STPCD).
• Uphold and observe the Professional Code for Teachers (GTC) and meet the National Standards for Qualified Teachers.
• Promote the school’s stated ethos and support the school’s policies in student leadership and Management.
• Support and encourage colleagues at all levels within the school.
• Contribute to and implement the annual School Improvement Plan and agreed policies.
• Teach as directed throughout the school, subject to appropriate training.
• Expect, monitor and improve progress in student learning.
• Contribute to the personal and social development of all students.  
• Participate in the pastoral management and delivery of the schools Personal Social Health Citizenship and Enterprise Education programme (PSHCEE) as requested. 
• Take part in quality assurance and performance management procedures outlined in an agreed school policy.
• Take responsibility for personal development.

All subject staff will:

• Take full responsibility for ensuring a scheme of work is delivered to students in their allocated classes.
• Plan lessons using a range of strategies to meet student’s individual learning needs understood from attainment and supporting data.
• Have a thorough knowledge and understanding of their subject, its teaching and place in the National Curriculum and that of the school.
• Use the models set out in School Policies for delivery of lessons.
• Set homework according to school and department policies.
• Mark, assess record and report on student’s achievements, setting appropriate targets. Keep to deadlines for reporting, marking, submission of coursework and assignments.
• Prepare students for examinations when required, taking part in standardising and moderating activities required by departments and examination boards.
• Contribute to the development of schemes of work, school and department policies as appropriate.
• Attend and contribute to appropriate meetings and professional development activities.
• Take an active part in the school’s self-evaluation process, including the completion of appropriate documentation, and contribute to this process within the subject area.
• Undertake whatever other duties might reasonably be requested by the Head Teacher or Subject Leader.

All form leaders:

• Are responsible for day-to-day administration in the form group.
• Review and discuss student’s work and welfare, setting targets as necessary.
• Meet with parents including school calendared meetings.
• Promote good behaviour and positive attitudes at all times.
• Support form, year and school activities as appropriate.
• Deliver an appropriate programme of form group activities, including the agreed PSHCE programme.

Teachers who have passed the Threshold or are employed as a Lead Practitioner should ensure that they continue to meet Threshold Standards and should demonstrate that they make an active contribution to the policies and aspirations of the school. 

Specifically:

• They provide a role model for teaching & learning.
• Make a distinctive contribution to the raising of student standards.
• Contribute effectively to the work of the wider team.
• Take advantage of appropriate opportunities for professional development, using outcomes effectively to improve students’ learning.

There is a clear expectation that Post-Threshold Teachers and/ or Lead Practitioners will take a lead role in the development of other teaching staff and will welcome Student and Newly Qualified Teachers and visitors, by prior arrangement, into their learning environment.

• To raise standards of attainment and achievement in the subject.
• To assist the Subject Leader in the leadership and development of the subject.
• To be responsible for agreed aspects of the subject (negotiated annually).
• To be responsible for an agreed area of whole school responsibility, negotiated annually with the Headteacher.  
• Contribute to the development of school policy through participation in appropriate meeting groups, committees and working parties.
• Liaise as appropriate with external agencies including the LA achievement services.
• Support the school ethos and policies in relation to students, parents, the local community and other external groups.
• Provide reports as appropriate for Governors on activities and progress within the area of responsibility.
• Be accountable for the performance of students against targets in the appropriate curriculum area(s).
• Prepare reports as required analysing student progress and performance in the designated area.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and attractive environment for learning.
• Manage budgets allocated to the area following all Trust procedures.
• Deploy staffing and physical resources effectively to support the delivery of high quality teaching and learning.
• Ensure all relevant health and safety requirements are complied with, bringing concerns to the attention of the relevant staff promptly.