WorkInCharities Logo
WorkInCharitiesBlog
Sign in

Connect with a cause that needs you!

ViewApply Now

Lead Practitioner - Mathematics

ARK UK PROGRAMMES
56,703 per year (pro rata)
London
Full-time
4th June 2026
Listed today

  • About The Role

  • We are looking to recruit a talented, committed and inspiring teacher and leader to the role of Lead Practitioner - Mathematics, who has experience across KS3-KS5. Our vision is that teaching and learning is the main driver for improvement in student outcomes, as well as developing students' character. The role will see you work with a range of leaders from within the Maths faculty and working closely with the Assistant Principal for T&L and other leaders who form the T&L team. Your role with the Maths team will involve developing staff, especially trainee teachers and spending time working on specific aspects of the Maths curriculum. You will lead curriculum development time and contribute to whole academy CPD. Beyond this, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the strategic progression on curriculum and teaching across all subjects and play a key role in deploying coaching support for other staff and leaders.We are committed to ensuring every child is challenged to achieve their maximum potential and have already celebrated wonderful successes in seeing our students progress to study at the most competitive universities, and onto the most competitive degree level apprenticeships. If you are a middle leader looking to make your mark this is the perfect opportunity for you for you to progress into senior leadership. You will be joining a Maths team that achieves exceptional outcomes across GCSE and A-level.

    We are highly ambitious for our students, and our staff are pivotal to our success. As part of the team, you will have the opportunity to work with great colleagues and develop your career through an outstanding professional development programme. You will be encouraged to be a reflective and open practitioner and be supported by the expertise of other leaders at the academy.

    The successful candidate will:
    • be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes
    • have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements
    • experience in coaching and passionate about this for staff development
    • have experience of successful leadership at a middle or senior level
    • have experience of working in partnership with other staff in a school setting to ensure the that the safety and wellbeing of students are prioritised at all times
    To apply

    For further information on this brilliant opportunity as well as the fantastic benefits available, please see the job description and person specification attached.

    If you would like to have an informal discussion with the Principal about the role, or if you have any technical questions about the application process please contact his Executive Assistant and HR Lead, Sam Jones at

    HR@isaacnewtonacademy.org. We look forward to receiving your application.

  • Benefits

    • Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
    • Twice as many training days as standard.
    • Generous pension scheme.
    • Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
    • Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
    • Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
    Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at arkonline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/

  • About Us

  • Isaac Newton Academy is a non-denominational, non-selective school, welcoming students of all backgrounds from the local community. We opened in 2012 with our inaugural cohort of 180 year 7 students. Isaac Newton Academy is an all through school with students from Reception to Year 13. Our mission is -

    striving together to be pioneers whose legacy makes a positive difference for our world.

    The school was founded on the belief that all students can make dramatic progress within the right environment. Students, teachers, staff and parents are committed to making Isaac Newton a vibrant and inclusive learning community in which everyone can succeed.

    We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our Big Band ensembles.

    Our school won Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 Shine a Light Awards for its commitment to developing students’ communication skills and was shortlisted for Secondary School of the Year in the 2018 TES Awards. Our Music Department were recently shortlisted for Excellence in Creative Arts at the TES School Awards 2023.

    Visitisaacnewtonacademy.org/jobsto learn more about us.Diversity and inclusion:link.Safeguarding statement:
    Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.link.