Lead Practitioner for Maths in London

Newstead Wood is a highly selective girls' state secondary school, with a co‐educational Sixth Form, close to Orpington Station, with direct links to London. Our catchment radius covers a wide, rich range of socio‐economic and ethnic areas: over 40% of students are from ethnic minorities and many of our students will be the first of their families to enter Higher Education. The school is heavily over‐subscribed. Newstead prides itself on providing an exciting learning environment, both in terms of resources and expectations, so that each individual can flourish.

We recognise the range of students' abilities, both in terms of specific subjects and personal and social education, and try to respond, often through links with the wider community. Newstead is nationally and internationally renowned for offering the best ways to provide for the needs of very able students through the formal curriculum and beyond – through extra‐curricular and enrichment activities in particular. We have high expectations and encourage students to be self‐motivated so that learning arises naturally through enquiry and research, across different subjects.

Our staff understands very able and gifted students and encourage the appreciation and acceptance of different abilities. Our expert and dedicated staff inspire our students, and our students' energy, creativity and enthusiasm inspire staff. We are proud of our students' achievements – whatever field they excel in. However, neither staff nor students are complacent – constantly looking for new challenges to meet and fresh problems to solve.

Newstead students have freedom and security to be themselves, and many opportunities to follow their interests and aspirations. We know them as individuals and support them to grow as thinking young people and active citizens, ready to take positions of responsibility and leadership on leaving school. If you feel you are able to support us to bring out the best in our pupils, we welcome your application today.

Newstead Wood School is part of United Learning, a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life‐changing education to children and young people across England. United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check. We always appoint on merit, and we are open to discussing flexible working options.

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.

• 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.
• 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.
• 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 gaps and secure strong progress for all groups of students.
• 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.

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

• 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 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.

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.