Lead Practitioner of Mathematics – Secondary School in York (January Start)

An academically rigorous secondary school in York, North Yorkshire, is seeking an outstanding Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to elevate teaching standards, drive problem-solving frameworks, and boost Sixth Form mathematical outcomes starting in January.

Job Overview

This role combines expert classroom delivery across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher/Foundation), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics / Further Maths) with strategic responsibility for whole-department pedagogy.

Working directly alongside senior leadership and the Head of Mathematics, you will model evidence-based teaching strategies (mastery learning, cognitive load management), lead peer coaching sessions, analyze pupil progress data, and prepare high-attaining Sixth Form students for competitive university entrance papers (STEP/MAT) and national UKMT challenges. This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach high-rigor Mathematics lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level / Further Maths)

• Lead departmental coaching, peer lesson observations, and staff professional development workshops on math pedagogy

• Audit and refine mathematics schemes of work to build numerical fluency, geometric reasoning, and multi-step problem solving

• Analyze departmental assessment metrics across mock exams to implement targeted academic intervention programs

• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for Oxbridge, STEP, MAT, and competitive STEM university entrance assessments

• Mentor early-career math teachers to build confidence across A-Level pure, mechanics, and statistics modules

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: York, North Yorkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Lead Practitioner Scale (LP1–LP5 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics & Further Maths

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with an honors degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or Physics

• Demonstrated history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths exam outcomes

• Proven experience in peer coaching, curriculum design, or key stage subject leadership

• Deep subject knowledge and the confidence to stretch mathematically ambitious pupils

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

How to Apply: Please send your CV at your earliest convenience to be considered for this Lead Practitioner of Mathematics position in York for a January start.