Trust Lead Practitioner - Maths
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
09/04/2026
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/05/2026 12:00
Salary:
£56,022 - £60,443
Job Category:
Schools - Teaching
Employment Location:
Trust Central Office
Further Information
Laidlaw Schools Trust is a vibrant and inclusive Multi Academy Trust with a clear vision – to transform lives through extraordinary education. We are committed to fostering a nurturing and dynamic learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedicated staff, a supportive community and transformative education that helps every student thrive.
Laidlaw Schools Trust was founded in 2008 with one secondary school in Newcastle. We now provide extraordinary education at eleven nursery, primary and secondary academies in Newcastle, Wearside and Durham, and are set to grow further.
As Trust Lead Practitioner for Mathematics, you will play a key role in raising the standards of teaching and learning in mathematics. You will work closely with the Director of Maths, Heads of Departments and the School Improvement Team to develop and implement strategies that improve student outcomes and support professional development within mathematics. This post will be predominately based in our Sunderland Secondary Academies, at either Academy 360 or Oxclose Community Academy, with opportunities to work across other academies in the Trust.
This role requires a highly skilled and experienced educator who is passionate about mathematics education and is capable of influencing and contributing to the strategic development of the subject across the Trust. This is an exciting time to join our growing LST Maths team and make a difference to children’s lives.
To see the full job description and person specification for this role please refer to the attached supporting documents.
At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.
To see a complete list of our benefits please visit: https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/benefits
To apply, click apply now and complete our online application form. If you require assistance with your application please contact: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Craig Hutton, Executive School Improvement Lead (Achievement and Standards), craig.hutton@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
Closing Date: 12 noon on Tuesday 5th May 2026
We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.