Lead Practitioner Of Math

LP 1 £47,417.00 to LP 8 £56,357.00

Permanent, 32.5 hours per week, All Year Round

E-ACT are seeking an inspirational, professional, and dynamic individual to join Willenhall E-ACT Academy as a Lead Practitioner of Math. The lead practitioner of maths will be held accountable for proactively developing and supporting any process, policy, system or activity that promotes the raising of attainment, attendance, behaviour or standards of provision and to be accountable for:

1)    Leading the Department in the absence of the Head of Department

2)    Provision of CPD

3)    Leading QA

4)    Managing Teaching and Learning

5)    Aspiration beyond the classroom

Key responsibilities:



• Taking a pro-active role in the identification, development, organisation and distribution of appropriately stimulating and engaging resources for delivering the KS3 and KS4 math’s curriculum.

• The collection, recording, analyses and distribution of up to date and appropriate data to enable staff in the department to use class profiles to identify specific needs; to track progress of students in their classes; and to enable the Head of department and SLT link to monitor the progress of groups of students against targets.

• Providing support to staff in the development of Learning and Teaching in the math’s department.

• Identifying and sharing good practice both within the Academy and across the local area and encouraging reflection and self-evaluation within the Academy in a proactive effort to raise standards and increase the engagement of students with learning in this subject area.

• Recognising the importance of maintaining an environment in the classroom that is conducive to effective learning and to work with staff in the department to develop this positive ethos.

• Working with staff to develop positive working relationships between students of all abilities and their math’s teacher in a true spirit of inclusion.

• Advising on the management of resources within the classroom – including the deployment of other adults in the classroom.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious professional to develop their career and join our trust.

If you would like to informally discuss the role or have any queries at all, please do not hesitate to contact midlands.hr@e-act.org.uk.  

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 25 October 2023.

Start Date: 01 January 2024 or sooner

Our Academy

Willenhall E-ACT Academy

An 11-18 academy in Walsall resolutely focused on improving the life chances of all our students and inspiring them to reach their full potential.

Quite aside from the opportunity to work with pupils whose energy, creativity and enthusiasm never fail to inspire, our academy is:

·        A school recognised for helping pupils to progress from often low starting points.

·        Committed to teacher development through E-ACT’s professional learning program in partnership with leading training providers such as Ambition School Leadership.

·        Leading the way in youth mental health through our very own Mental Health First Aid programme - we aim to train every teacher as a mental health first aider.

·        A leader in the education sector for outstanding employee bene fits including a generous maternity policy and opportunities for flexible working.

Part of the E-ACT family

We are an E-ACT academy and proud to be part of a community that includes over 15,400 pupils and 2,300 teaching and non-teaching professionals across the country.

E-ACT multi-academy trust is responsible for 25 academies across the length and breadth of England.

Our academies can collaborate and share ideas with one another in ways that schools may not be able to. Most importantly, we all feel part of something much bigger as our responsibilities go far beyond the four walls of a single academy, and extend to people and their communities across the country.

We are always on the lookout for dynamic, motivated and enthusiastic people so we can continue to give every one of our pupils the opportunity to explore, solve, create and achieve.

In return we offer the chance to work with amazing people and inspirational pupils, as well as a great salary and sector -leading work -life balance arrangements.

Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

How to apply

The closing date for applications is Friday 20 October 2023

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing and returning our application and equal opportunities form.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and

satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.