Lead Practitioner Scale 1 - 5 £50,025 - £55,209
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Easter 2025
Apply by:
10 February 2025 Job overview
Lead Practitioner – Maths, University Collegiate School Bolton We are seeking an
exceptional Maths Lead Practitioner
to join our dedicated team at the UCS. In this
exciting new role , you will have the opportunity to provide
outstanding
Maths teaching and learning to students across key stages,
lead
the development and implementation of innovative Maths teaching strategies, and mentor and support Early Career Teachers (ECTs) in Maths pedagogy and practice. Key Responsibilities: Contribute to the design and provision of an engaging Maths curriculum Analyse and use data to monitor progress, set targets, and plan effective lessons Promote a love of learning and intellectual curiosity in Maths Whole School Teaching & Learning Priorities: We need to embed the way we deliver lessons at UCS through our DEAR (Do now, Engage, Activate and Review) lesson cycle so it is explicit in every lesson. Our expectations of our pupils have to be increased through: 1) Increased pace and challenge 2) Closing the loop through responsive teaching and excellent formative assessment 3) Extended writing and well-planned modelling with clear evidence of progression in books. Qualifications and Experience: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Proven track record of delivering outstanding Maths teaching and learning Experience in leading the development and implementation of Maths teaching strategies Excellent subject knowledge and understanding of the Maths curriculum Passion for promoting a love of learning in Maths Why Join QUEST Academy Trust? The UCS is a 'Good' School in all areas All schools within QUEST are Good A supportive environment allowing you to progress and develop Excellent CPD opportunities Wellness day - An additional day leave for you to spend time on your own wellness The opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive and creative colleagues A Trust dedicated to preparing young minds for lifelong learning See our Benefits Brochure for further details. If you are an exceptional Maths practitioner who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of our pupils, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team at QUEST Academy Trust. QUEST (A Church of England Schools Trust) QUEST Academy Trust is a successful and vibrant organisation that provides a caring and thoughtful quality of education across our family of schools within the Northwest region. Established in 2014, we have 5 Good Schools which include 4 primary schools, nursery settings with before and after school club provisions and the University Collegiate School, Bolton comprising of secondary and sixth form education.
About The University Collegiate School
The University Collegiate School The Stoller Building, Deane Road, Bolton Manchester BL3 5AG United Kingdom The UCS is a University Technical College encompassing Key Stage 3 and 4, along with a sixth form provision. The UCS has outstanding facilities for 11 to 19 year olds which include specialist laboratories. Our facilities uniquely inspire and motivate our students to succeed in their studies and propel their careers forward. To accommodate the growing student numbers, a new £17million extension is underway and is scheduled to open in September 2025, along with our Multi Use Games Area which opened in September 2024, providing an incredible space for our students and the local community to engage in a wide range of sports and activities. This fantastic addition reflects our commitment to promoting health, well-being, and inclusivity. Our staff are subject specialists who employ a wide range of teaching and learning strategies. The UCS is proud to be an inclusive school. Our values of Professional, Responsible, Loyal guide everything we do and govern how we treat all our stakeholders. We take inclusion seriously and make sure that each individual in our organisation is seen and cared for. Our school expanded to 11-19 in 2020, and as we grow we want to continue to deliver education differently. We are proud to be sponsored by the University of Bolton, located on their knowledge campus and supported by our trusted industry and health sector partners. QUEST Trust supports young people from Early Years to Employment.
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