Lead Mathematics Teacher in Croydon

We are seeking an exceptional Mathematics practitioner to join the Harris Federation Secondary Central Quadrant as a Lead Maths Teacher, working across our academies as required, with an initial deployment at Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham. This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding teacher to work across multiple settings, broaden their leadership experience, and have a significant impact on teaching, learning and student outcomes. The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of effective mathematics pedagogy and a commitment to raising standards for all learners. In this role, you will be accountable for the progress and achievement of the students you teach while also contributing to the professional development of colleagues through coaching, modelling best practice, and supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching across the academies.

Responsibilities

• Teaching key examination groups, with up to an 80% teaching commitment
• Delivering outstanding teaching and modelling best practice across the department
• Planning and delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Monitoring and supporting student progress, attainment and personal development
• Creating an engaging learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential
• Supporting the academies' commitment to high standards of academic and personal growth
• Driving improvement within the Maths departments to achieve ambitious targets
• Implementing targeted intervention strategies to raise student outcomes
• Delivering professional development and student intervention programmes
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to enhance teaching and learning

Qualifications

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• At least three years' teaching experience
• At least two years in a management role.
• Experience of teaching Mathematics to A-Level
• Clear evidence of having raised standards of achievement at all levels
• Successful experience of curriculum development
• Experience in observing and evaluating teacher quality, and providing feedback
• Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
• Successful experience in a multi-ethnic inner city school
• Evidence of being an excellent teacher
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for the subject and of current subject developments

About Harris Academy Peckham

The vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.

About Harris Academy Battersea

Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted 'Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining 'outstanding', commenting on our "highly ambitious curriculum", the "exceptionally high quality of education" provided and noted that "behaviour in the school is very strong". Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us.

Performance & Development

Teacher Development At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet. We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive rewards and benefits package including Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
• Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Other benefits

Learn more about our benefits on our website.