Lead Practitioner of Maths


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Northampton, NN4 8BU
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	15 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

Shape exceptional teaching, inspire colleagues, and drive outstanding outcomes in Mathematics as our next Lead Practitioner of Maths. Join Abbeyfield School and play a key role in raising standards across the department and beyond.

About You:

As the Lead Practitioner of Maths at Abbeyfield School, you will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students and supporting colleagues to enhance their teaching practice. You will be passionate about curriculum development, committed to evidence-informed teaching, and motivated by the opportunity to lead improvement across the department and wider school. With strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach, you will inspire confidence in others whilst maintaining the highest expectations for student achievement and professional standards.

Our Ideal candidate will have:

• Qualifications: A relevant degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Data Analysis: Experience analysing student performance data to drive improvement

• Coaching & Mentoring: Experience coaching, mentoring or supporting colleagues

• Curriculum Expertise: Strong knowledge of Maths pedagogy, curriculum and assessment

• Collaborative Excellence: A commitment to collaboration, continuous improvement and high expectations for all learners

What the school offers its staff

About the Maths Department:

The Maths Department at Abbeyfield School is a dedicated and collaborative team committed to ensuring every student develops the knowledge, confidence, and problem-solving skills needed to succeed. With high expectations and a focus on strong progress for all learners, the department delivers an engaging and ambitious curriculum that supports students across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5. Teachers work closely together to share best practice, develop innovative approaches to teaching and learning, and create a classroom culture where all students are challenged, supported, and inspired to achieve their full potential.

About Abbeyfield School:

Abbeyfield School is a values-led community where staff are supported, empowered, and inspired to make a real impact. Guided by our principles of Ambition, Respect, and Kindness, we foster a collaborative culture where every team member plays a vital role in shaping the future of our students. Staff wellbeing is a genuine priority, with clear systems, consistent processes, and a calendar that supports work-life balance.

Professional development is central to our ethos. Whether you're starting out or stepping into leadership, you'll benefit from high-quality CPD, coaching, and opportunities to collaborate across Creative Education Trust schools. Our students are curious, courteous, and eager to learn, and our inclusive, restorative approach to behaviour helps every learner feel safe and supported.

Abbeyfield is a school where staff are trusted to lead, reflect, and grow. With excellent facilities and a strong team ethos, it’s a place where you can develop your career and be part of something meaningful. If you’re looking for a school that values its people and puts students at the heart of everything, Abbeyfield is the place for you. To find out more please visit our website.

About Creative Education Trust:

Creative Education Trust is a growing network of 17 schools, educating over 13,500 children and young people across England. Since 2010, we’ve worked in partnership with communities to deliver an education that inspires ambition, promotes equity, and unlocks opportunity for every learner.

We believe every child has talent, every community has strength, and every school can be a place where excellence thrives. Our curriculum is rich, broad, and inclusive - designed to build knowledge, nurture creativity, and prepare students for the future.

We are united by a shared purpose: to transform lives through education. Our schools are places where students feel safe, supported, and empowered to lead their own lives with confidence. Through collaboration, high expectations, and purposeful leadership, we ensure that success is both expected and achieved - together.

Visit our Trust website to explore how we support our staff and discover more about our mission, values, and opportunities.

Ready to Join Us?

Submit your application directly through our website. We warmly welcome visits to our school, and if you'd like to arrange a visit or confidential conversation with the Line Manager, our friendly HR/Recruitment team is here to help. Reach out to us at holly.sweetmore@creativeeducationtrust.org.uk, and we'll be delighted to assist you. Want to stay connected? Join our Talent Pool here and be the first to hear about future opportunities.

Essential Information:

Creative Education Trust (CET) is committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people by keeping them safe, we expect all our colleagues to share in this responsibility.

All shortlisted candidates are subject to online checks prior to interview.

The CET Recruitment Policy follows the guidance set out by Keeping Children Safe in Education, where all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, separate Barred List Check, References and where appropriate a Prohibition from teaching search.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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