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Lead Practitioner of Maths

Abbeyfield School, Northampton, East Midlands

MPS/UPS

Pay scale: MPS/UPS
Additional allowances: TLR 2
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full time: Permanent, full time role
Job role: Teacher or lecturer
Subject: Mathematics
Key stages: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Posted: 15 October 2026
Closing date: 1 November 2026

What the pay terms mean

Main pay range (MPS, M1 to M6): The pay range for qualified classroom teachers in maintained schools, set each year in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Teachers usually move up a point each year, subject to their performance. Academies can set their own pay, but most follow it.
Upper pay range (UPS, U1 to U3): A higher range for experienced teachers who have applied and been assessed to move onto it, often called crossing the threshold.
TLR payment: An extra payment for a teacher who takes on a significant, sustained responsibility, such as leading a subject or a year group. TLR1 and TLR2 are ongoing; TLR3 is for a fixed-term project.

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About the job

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

About Abbeyfield School

Type of school: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary, with a sixth form
Ages: 11 to 18
Pupils: 1,296 (room for 1,350)
Free school meals: 28.1% of pupils
Trust: Creative Education Trust
Local authority: West Northamptonshire
Address: Mereway, Northampton, NN4 8BU
Website: Abbeyfield School website

Ofsted report card, inspected 20 January 2026

Safeguarding standards: Met
Inclusion: Needs attention
Curriculum and teaching: Needs attention
Achievement: Needs attention
Attendance and behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development and wellbeing: Needs attention
Post-16 provision: Needs attention
Leadership and governance: Expected standard

Read the full report on Ofsted’s website

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