Lead Practitioner of Maths

Join a team that’s as ambitious as you are.

Believe, Achieve & Care. Support every pupil, whatever their background, to make real progress and achieve their full potential. Be part of a team that’s as ambitious as you are – and bring your talents to St George’s School, a school that’s part of Cidari Multi Academy Trust.

At St George’s, Blackpool, we offer high-quality education in a vibrant, traditional learning environment, where students and staff feel valued and supported. We are passionate about helping every student achieve their full potential in an academic, caring, inclusive community.

High-achieving and oversubscribed, St George’s is renowned for being more than just a school; we are dedicated to nurturing ‘the best from everyone’.

We have an exciting opportunity for a lead practitioner of maths to join us at St George’s. As a leader in maths you will be instrumental in laying the foundation of excellent standards of education and creating a stimulating and purposeful environment where our students develop a love of maths and can make excellent progress. 

Already Blackpool and the Fylde’s best performing school on the Progress 8 measure, we are driven by ambition: a clear ambition to deliver a quality academic education combining the heritage of modern ambition built on traditional values.

We’re also committed to providing first-rate training and development to all our teaching staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within the school. You’ll find high expectations here too. We expect the kind of exemplary behaviour that allows our teachers to do their jobs as effectively as they can.

Why choose St George’s

• Culture of high expectations;teachers can teach and pupils can learn.
• Exceptionally visible senior leadership team.
• A centralised homework system.
• Centralised detention system run by the senior leadership team.
• Strong systems and structures meaning pupils feel safe and secure.
• Great pupils who conduct themselves impeccably.
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources.
• Schemes of work fully resourced and ready.
• Focus on feedback not marking.
• Professional progression opportunities.
• Well-resourced and maintained classroom and buildings.
• No off the shelf strategies; no graded observations; tailored coaching.
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Access to employee benefits & rewards through Perkbox
• Cycle to work scheme

Cidari Multi Academy Trust

Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013 is a growing education sponsor and part of the Blackburn Diocese. We are committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

If you are interested in joining a committed and dedicated team and have the ambition to help shape the continuing development of the School and Trust, we would welcome your application.

Closing Date: Monday 15th April 2024 @ 12pm - Tours of the Academy are available, please contact Kirsty Wilkinson at St George's.

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 22nd April 2024

Applications will only be accepted on a fully completed application form with accompanying supporting letter. CVs will not be accepted.

Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2022, an online search will be carried out as part of our safer recruitment pre-employment checks on shortlisted candidates.

We are part of Cidari Education - Multi Academy Trust, established in November 2013, a growing educational trust and part of the Blackburn Diocese. Cidari Education is committed to providing high quality education for all children in our academies based on clearly established Christian values and principles.

The above post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Any offer of employment will be subject to a satisfactory check supplied by the Disclosure & Barring Service. The check will include any cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. Further information is available below.