Lead Practitioner of Maths

Ark Charter Academy

Lead Practitioner of Mathematics

Location: Southsea, Portsmouth
Salary: L8-L12 (£60,040 - £66,248)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Start date: 01/09/2025

Interview date: As soon as a suitable applicants apply.

Are you ready to redefine excellence in Mathematics education and make a lasting impact?

At Ark Charter Academy, we are looking for an inspiring Lead Practitioner of Mathematics to elevate teaching and learning standards across the academy.

About the role:

As the Lead Practitioner of Mathematics, you will play a pivotal role in transforming Mathematics education by supporting and guiding the department to achieve excellence. Your responsibilities will include coaching and mentoring teachers, sharing specialist subject expertise, and leading innovative strategies to enhance teaching, learning, and student outcomes. You will also foster collaboration within the academy and across the Ark network, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented. With a focus on enriching students’ understanding of Mathematics in real-word contexts and building strong relationships with parents, carers, ad colleagues, this role offers a unique opportunity to make lasting impact on the entire school community.

This role is not suitable for Early Career Teachers.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• A passionate educator with a genuine enthusiasm for Mathematics and a strong commitment to improving student outcomes.
• Experienced mentors or coaches with a proven ability to develop teachers’ skills and confidence.
• Outstanding classroom practitioners with a track record of exceptional teaching outcomes.
• Skilled at using data to inform teaching, identify areas for intervention, and drive progress.
• A visionary thinker who can create innovative enrichment opportunities.
• A dedicated professional who actively promotes the safety and well-being of young people.

If you would like to discuss this opportunity or for any queries, please contact k.stell@charteracademy, 020 8161 9052.

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• 10 inset days (of which at least one is dedicated to staff wellbeing)
• A behaviour policy that ensures disruption-free learning
• Development opportunities for future leaders
• Generous pension scheme.
• Up to £3,000 relocation costs to move to the south coast (dependent on the role)
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.

Ark Charter Academy is a happy and vibrant school located in the heart of Portsmouth. We believe that every young person should feel a sense of belonging to our school community and enjoy their learning.

We inspire and support our students so they can become the very best they can in every single way. With love and care, we develop motivation both inside and outside the classroom, encouraging an appetite for learning in a safe and stimulating Christian environment. We want our students to become the leaders and game-changers of the future.To achieve this we offer an academic curriculum that strives to expose all pupils to the richness of education, allowing them to experience a diversity of subjects during their time with us.

Our teachers and support staff work hard every day to inspire each and every student to develop skills which will help them to achieve their full potential. We pride ourselves in recognising hard work and rewarding it accordingly, providing opportunities for professional and personal growth in school and across the wider Ark network.