Main Purpose of the Job:
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To be an exemplary classroom practitioner, modelling consistently high‑quality teaching in Maths and contributing to outstanding outcomes for students across the school.
- To play a central role in improving teaching and learning, supporting colleagues through coaching, collaboration and evidence‑informed practice.
- To contribute to whole‑school priorities for teaching, learning and curriculum development, working closely with senior leaders and subject leaders to secure continuous improvement.
Responsibilities & Duties:
Expert Teaching & Modelling
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To consistently deliver outstanding Maths lessons and model highly effective practice, setting aspirational standards for teaching and learning.
- To exemplify excellent behaviour management, clarity of explanation and strong subject knowledge.
Coaching & Professional Development (UL‑style language)
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To support colleagues through instructional coaching, lesson study, joint planning and feedback, helping to refine and strengthen classroom practice.
- To contribute to the design and delivery of whole‑school CPD, particularly in areas linked to pedagogy, curriculum and assessment.
Curriculum & Standards
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To work with the Head of Maths to evaluate and improve curriculum planning, sequencing and assessment practice in line with school priorities.
- To support the implementation of strategies designed to close attainment gapsand secure strong progress for all groups of students.
Whole‑School Contribution
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To act as a lead professional for teaching and learning, working with the Assistant Headteacher for Teaching & Learning to monitor, evaluate and strengthen classroom practice across the school.
- To engage positively with school self‑evaluation and improvement activity.
Safeguarding & Professional Conduct
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To ensure all safeguarding policies and procedures are consistently followed.
- To work in line with United Learning and school policies, upholding high professional standards at all times.
Key Experience
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Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management
- Have experience of lesson observations and giving robust feedback
- Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise student achievement, with evidence of success
- Evidence of improving on the quality of learning and teaching and curriculum
- Have a proven track record of excellent results at KS3 and 4, and, ideally, experience of teaching to KS5
- Have experience of high quality pupil tracking and feedback practices
General Accountabilities:
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Be responsible for one’s own safety and not endanger that of colleagues/visitors to the workplace.
- Work in compliance with the Codes of Conduct, Regulations and policies of the Cluster, and its commitment to equal opportunities and safeguarding.
- Ensure that output and quality of work is of a high standard and complies with current legislation/standards.
