Lead Practitioner in Mathematics
August 2026 | Beijing, China
Founded in 2005 and part of a highly regarded family of British schools, the school offers a British-style international education for students aged 2 to 18, combining the English National Curriculum with international and Chinese elements, and culminating in IGCSEs and A-Levels that prepare students for leading universities worldwide.
The school places a strong emphasis on holistic education, combining academic excellence with a wide range of extracurricular activities, including sports, performing arts, leadership programmes, and service learning. The school operates a traditional British house system and promotes core values such as courage, honour, humility, and fellowship.
The school has modern, purpose-built campuses with extensive facilities, including theatres, sports complexes, and specialist learning spaces, supporting both academic and personal development.
Role
To drive excellence in mathematics teaching and learning across the school. As Lead Practitioner in Mathematics, you will:
- Model exemplary practice as an outstanding classroom teacher of mathematics across KS3, KS4 and KS5.
- Help develop high quality curriculum and co-curriculum plans and associated resourcing
- Coach, mentor and develop colleagues to improve their teaching practice through instructional coaching, lesson observations, learning walks.
- Lead professional development and drive evidence-informed teaching strategies through the design and delivery of high-quality CPD for the mathematics faculty and the wider school.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, learning and assessment in mathematics, providing constructive feedback and follow-up coaching to secure improvement.
- Use data and research to design targeted interventions that raise student outcomes, analysing pupil performance data to identify trends, patterns, and areas for intervention.
- Help raise the profile of maths within the school community
- This is a pedagogical leadership role focused on improving the practice of curriculum and colleagues not necessarily line-management.
Requirements
- Degree in Mathematics or a related subject, plus a recognised teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE with QTS or equivalent).
- At least 3 years’ teaching experience (5+ preferred), including experience up to KS5 (A Level).
- Strong knowledge of mathematics curriculum, pedagogy, and assessment across KS3-KS5, including (I)GCSE and A Level.
- Understanding of effective teaching practice, curriculum planning, and intervention strategies to support student progress.
- Ability to analyse and interpret data, including progress measures, to inform teaching and learning.
- Evidence of ongoing CPD in mathematics, pedagogy, and/or subject leadership.
- Experience leading professional development, coaching, or training within a faculty or across a school.
- Experience contributing to whole-school or cross-department initiatives.
- Ability to inspire, support, and develop colleagues.
- Commitment to safeguarding, student wellbeing, and inclusive practice.
- Awareness of national educational priorities and relevant research.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package, including accommodation, flights, insurances, visa costs and tuition fee support
- A supportive and professional working environment