Lead Practitioner of Maths

Owing to maternity leave an exciting opportunity has become available for an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Maths at Thornhill Community Academy.

We are looking for an experienced and outstanding teacher who can inspire our students to learn with enthusiasm and to enjoy the experiences a school can bring to a child. Support and training will be second to none for the best candidate.

Maths is a very strong subject and will continue to be an integral part of our positive onward journey. We are seeking to appoint a Lead Practitioner to help develop the quality of teaching and learning in the department and make a significant impact across the Academy.

The ideal candidate will:

• Be educated to degree level with QTS in their subject
• Have successful experience in teaching Maths at GCSE
• Have experience of implementing departmental school strategies
• Be an effective classroom practitioner with a proven track record of inspiring and motivating students
• Be able to plan for success and evaluate progress and outcomes
• Be able to coach, inspire and enthuse students effectively
• Be committed to our ethos that all students can achieve at Thornhill Community Academy
• Have great references demonstrating they are a suitable candidate, safe to work with children.

At SHARE MAT, we aim to:

• Equip our staff to deliver their best every day, our belief is that by Valuing People, Supporting Personal Best is the key;
• Encourage all our pupils to go beyond what they think they can achieve, to enjoy learning, helping them to lead healthy and happy lives;
• Ensure our staff are happy at work, taking pride in pupils’ progress and development;
• Never stop improving, developing and sharing our practice with others;
• Deliver training and guidance relevant to job role so expectations are understood and staff feel motivated;
• Offer great benefits making us the employer of choice, including first class developmental opportunities for teaching staff led by one of our academies, Shelley College which is the Teaching School Hub for Kirklees and Calderdale.

Thornhill Community Academy is one of eight academies within our trust and is part of a close-knit community well located for commute from Leeds, Huddersfield and Wakefield. Please do make arrangements to visit the academy if you wish to learn more before you apply, you will find it:

• Is a vibrant place of learning and encouragement where children/young people are happy, settled and confident;
• Has a broad and balanced curriculum that provides a memorable educational experience for all of its pupils;
• Aims to equip pupils with the attributes and attitude they need for their next stage of education.

If you share our passion for challenging, improving and making our schools the best they can be, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted. Applications must be made via the apply button.

Closing date: 11pm on Thursday 16th May 2024

Interview date: TBC

SHARE MAT is committed to the Equalities Act 2010 and also to promoting the welfare and safeguarding of children and young people, by adhering to “Keeping Children Safe in Education” guidance. All staff and volunteers are regularly trained regarding our expectations in keeping our students safe. An enhanced DBS is required for every post.

SHARE MAT comprises of Woodside Green Primary, Heaton Avenue Primary, Luck Lane Primary, Millbridge Primary, Royds Hall, Shelley College, Whitcliffe Mount School and Thornhill Community Academy. A central team provides operational support.