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Staffordshire University Academy
Lead Practitioner - Maths
Location: Staffordshire University Academy
Contract: Permanent
Work pattern: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Salary: LP 1-5 (£52,026 - £57,418)
Start date: 1st January 2027
Why here, why now?
Staffordshire University Academy are looking to recruit a lead practitioner to join our experienced and supportive maths team. The department is an experienced team who deliver lessons in mixed-ability groups and scaffold learning to ensure the best outcomes for all students. This position would suit an experienced maths teacher or someone seeking to further their leadership experience.
We are committed to continually improving the quality of our provision. We have access to high-quality facilities and resources and work within a strong team structure that allows best practice to be shared. Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development.
About the role:
- Deliver consistently high-quality, inspiring and engaging maths teaching that supports excellent outcomes for all students.
- Demonstrate and promote the vision, values and ethos of Staffordshire University Academy.
- Act as a model of outstanding classroom practice, supporting high standards of teaching and learning across the maths faculty.
- Lead an agreed aspect of faculty development within maths, contributing to continuous improvement.
- Support the effective implementation and delivery of the maths curriculum to meet the needs of all students.
- Use evidence-informed practice and assessment effectively to improve student progress, attainment and outcomes.
- Support high-quality assessment, recording, tracking and reporting of student progress across the faculty.
- Provide effective leadership, coaching and professional support to colleagues to develop teaching practice.
- Work collaboratively with students, parents/carers, colleagues and leaders to support student achievement and engagement.
- Actively engage with the Academy’s appraisal and professional development processes, including completing an annual evidence-informed research project.
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What we’re looking for:
- Support and promote the aims, ethos, policies and procedures of the Academy, acting as a model of excellent professional practice.
- Lead and promote a positive learning culture across the faculty and wider Academy, championing highly effective teaching and learning.
- Research and share evidence-informed best practice, drawing on effective approaches from other schools and academies to support continuous improvement.
- Lead and contribute to faculty CPD, encouraging collaboration, professional discussion and the sharing of best practice.
- Act as a teaching and learning coach, proactively supporting colleagues to develop their practice, including supporting ECTs in liaison with the ECF lead.
- Work collaboratively with leaders to support Academy priorities and ensure the effective management and use of resources within the curriculum area and across the Academy.
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Why join Staffordshire University Academy?
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative team
- A rapidly improving academy with a clear vision and strong values
- Modern facilities and access to high-quality resources
- Excellent professional development opportunities
- A positive working environment that prioritises staff wellbeing
- The chance to play a meaningful role in shaping young people’s futures
How to apply:
To apply, please download the application form from the WM Jobs advert or via our website (https://www.suacademy.co.uk). Please return your completed application form along with the recruitment monitoring form to vacancies@suacademy.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Monday 28th September 2026, 9am
Interviews: Thursday 1st October 2026
We warmly welcome visits to the academy — come and see what makes SUA a great place to work.
Safeguarding statement:
Staffordshire University Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
This position is subject to criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
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