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Lead Practitioner of Maths - Atlantic Academy Portland
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Lead Practitioner - Maths
Atlantic Academy – Portland, Dorset
Permanent | Full Time | Start January 2027
Salary: L1 - L5
Closing Date: Monday 5th October 2026 9.00 am
Interviews: TBC
Lead and Inspire.
We are seeking an ambitious and passionate Lead Practitioner of Maths to join our thriving and supportive team at Atlantic Academy.
This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Maths teacher looking for a fresh challenge in a school where you can truly make your mark.
Situated on the stunning Jurassic Coast, our all-through academy offers a unique setting — but it is our culture of high expectations, disruption-free learning and strong staff support that truly sets us apart.
The Opportunity
As Lead Practitioner Of Maths You Will
- Deliver a curriculum that is built around curiosity, critical thinking and real world application
- Model excellent classroom practice across the Academy
- Champion high standards of teaching and learning
- Support and develop colleagues within the Maths team
- Play a leading role in strengthening our already successful Maths department
At Key Stage 4, students follow the Pearson Edexcel specification.
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What you’ll bring
- You will be an outstanding Maths practitioner with a passion for teaching
- Have experience supporting and developing students
- Enthusiasm, positivity and optimism to the classroom
- Commitment, hardworking and collaborative
- Wants to be valued, continue learning, and make a real difference
Further Information
Ready to join the journey?
If you want to teach in a school where creativity is valued, expectations are high and your impact will be visible every day, we would love to hear from you.
For Further Information, Please Contact
Mrs Kate Biddle - Vice Principal
[email protected]
01305 820262
Safeguarding & Equality
We value the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
The Aspirations Academies Trust (AAT) requires all prospective employees appointed to work in its academies and/or whose role will involve the undertaking of regulated activity to submit an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate prior to taking up appointment. Applicants are required, before appointment, to disclose any convictions, cautions, reprimands or final warnings that are not ‘protected’ as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013 by SI 2013 1198). Disclosure of a criminal background does not automatically debar individuals from employment - consideration will be given to relevant factors, including the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.
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If you have not heard by Friday 9th October 2026, unfortunately you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
About Us
Why join Atlantic Academy?
At Atlantic Academy You Will Benefit From
- Disruption-free classrooms with high SLT visibility throughout the day
- A well-resourced Maths team
- Visualiser and mini iPad in every classroom
- Research-led CPD delivered fortnightly
- Strong focus on staff wellbeing and professional growth
- Free on-site fitness suite
- On-site parking
- Genuine career progression within the Trust
About Us
Atlantic Academy Portland is an all-through academy that has transformed opportunities for young people across the island over recent years.
We are proud members of the Aspirations Academies Trust, working collaboratively across the South Coast and South West region.
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