Bury C of E High School
Lead Practitioner in Maths
L3 – L5 (£52,301 - £54,939)
Permanent Contract
1.0 FTE
Required 22nd April 2025
Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people and looking for excellent CPD opportunities for further leadership prospects?
If so, Bury Church of England High School would love to hear from you!
Bury Church of England High School, with its long and distinguished history, is proud to be a part of the Bishop Fraser Trust family of Schools, which provides a great opportunity to work closely with other Trust schools; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress. Our commitment to Christian values and our motto 'Let your light shine' guide us in providing a safe and caring community where every individual can flourish.
Main Duties:
* to play a leading and highly visible role in the improvement of teaching and learning practice of colleagues within the faculty and hence improved outcomes for students
* to engage in educational and academic research to provide rationale that underpins pedagogical development
* to ensure you demonstrate the highest standards of teaching, learning and achievement
* to play a lead role in the academy’s Teaching & Learning Team to ensure the development of a culture of research and innovation to support outstanding teaching practice and hence have direct, positive impact on the quality of teaching, learning and student progress in Mathematics, and the potential to develop the role across the wider academy.
* to contribute to the wider leadership and management across the Academy, in supporting the realisation of the Academy’s aims and objectives
* to teach Mathematics across the full age and ability range
The successful candidate will be someone who:
* an acknowledged practitioner with a clear understanding of the characteristics of high-quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age and ability range
* motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for teaching!
* actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
* work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
* understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
* demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and instill in our young people
In return we can offer:
* a supportive and encouraging staff team
* An extensive development programme which covers practical aspects that are not covered within NPQH, delivered by experienced leaders, to support the next step in your career
* a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
* 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme
Application information:
For more information visit our website or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk
To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.
The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.
Closing Date: Tuesday 26th November 2024 @ 9.00am
Interviews: TBC