Lead Practitioner in Mathematics

Salary: LP 7-11 + well-being cash plan + pension scheme (TPS) + additional Lift Schools benefits

Hours: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Start date: September 2026

An exciting opportunity to lead and shape Mathematics

Lift Greenwood Academy is seeking an outstanding and inspiring Lead Practitioner in Mathematics to play a central role in driving excellence in teaching and learning across the Maths department and wider school.

Mathematics is a core subject at Lift Greenwood, taught to all students across Key Stages 3 and 4, with a clear focus on developing strong foundations in numeracy, mathematical reasoning, and problem-solving. This role offers a genuine opportunity to influence curriculum, pedagogy, and classroom practice at scale, supporting colleagues in delivering consistently high-quality Maths education for all learners.

Your new school

Lift Greenwood Academy is part of Lift Schools, an ambitious multi-academy trust of 58 schools, including 10 across the Midlands. Lift Schools is committed to excellent professional development and clear career progression.

Under the leadership of Daniel Opoku, Lift Greenwood is a progressive secondary school with a clear and ambitious vision. Since his appointment, strong foundations have been established, with a clear commitment to ensuring Greenwood becomes one of the best schools in the country by 2030.

The school has a strong sense of community, fosters positive relationships, and is committed to ensuring every pupil is supported to succeed.

Lift Greenwood serves a large, diverse student community in a modern secondary setting, meaning the impact of excellent Maths teaching is significant and far-reaching across the school.

Your new role

As Lead Practitioner in Mathematics, you will:

• Model consistently excellent classroom practice in Mathematics
• Support the development of a well-sequenced and ambitious Maths curriculum across KS3 and KS4
• Coach and support colleagues to strengthen pedagogy and improve student outcomes
• Work closely with the Maths leadership team and senior leaders to embed best practice
• Contribute to whole-school teaching and learning priorities
• This role does not involve formal line management but carries significant instructional leadership influence across the department and wider school.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be passionate about mathematics education and committed to high-quality teaching and learning.

You will have a strong understanding of effective Maths pedagogy and the credibility to support, challenge and develop colleagues.

The successful candidate will benefit from high-quality professional development, including instructional coaching and leadership training through Lift Schools, as well as bespoke support from Lift Greenwood.

Who is Lift Schools?

We're a diverse and inclusive network of schools with one clear mission; to provide an excellent education to every child - in every classroom, every day. And we do this across each of our 58 schools. As with our students, we want our team to be empowered to do their best work, supported by the best leadership they've ever had.

We acknowledge and appreciate the exceptional efforts of everyone here in making this an incredible organisation.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

If you would like a confidential discussion before applying and/or a tour of the school, please contact Sue Britland, PA to the Principal, on

Please don't wait until the closing date to apply; we will review and interview applications as we receive them.

Closing Date: 27th February 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive an overwhelming response. All candidates are advised to refer to the job description and person specification before making an application.

Lift Schools are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our people and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.