Lead Mathematics Teacher for Central Quadrant

Teaching Vacancies; Croydon Shire; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Harris Allowance

Annual Loyalty Bonus

Teachers Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Harris Federation seeks an exceptional Lead Mathematics Teacher for Central Quadrant, with deployment across Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham. You will lead improvements in teaching, curriculum and student outcomes, coaching colleagues and modelling best practice across academies.

You will bring QTS, at least three years of teaching, plus leadership experience. The role emphasizes high standards, collaboration, and development of a challenging, inclusive mathematics program.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification with a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Minimum of three years’ teaching experience.
• At least two years in a management role.
• Experience of teaching Mathematics to A‑Level.
• Evidence of raising attainment and standards.
• Experience in curriculum development and pedagogy.
• Experience in observing and providing feedback on teacher performance.
• Experience setting targets and leading improvement across a phase or wider.
• Experience working in a multi-ethnic inner-city school.
• Strong knowledge of national Mathematics curriculum and current developments.

Responsibilities

• Teach key examination groups with substantial teaching commitment.
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching and model best practice across the department.
• Plan and deliver a broad, differentiated Maths curriculum.
• Monitor progress and support student attainment and development.
• Create an engaging learning environment to maximise potential.
• Support academies in maintaining high academic standards.
• Drive improvement within Maths to meet ambitious targets.
• Implement targeted interventions to raise outcomes.
• Deliver professional development for colleagues and mentor staff.
• Be a positive, collaborative role model for staff.
• Keep up to date with subject knowledge and professional development.

Skills

QTS (or equivalent)

Three years teaching experience

Two years in management role

Mathematics to A‑Level

Curriculum development

Observing and feedback

Targets and improvement leadership

Multi-ethnic inner city experience

Exemplary teaching

Maths curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS or equivalent and relevant undergraduate degree

Job description

Lead Mathematics Teacher for Central Quadrant

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an exceptional Mathematics practitioner to join the Harris Federation Secondary Central Quadrant as a Lead Maths Teacher, working across our academies as required, with an initial deployment at Harris Academy Battersea and Harris Academy Peckham.

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding teacher to work across multiple settings, broaden their leadership experience, and have a significant impact on teaching, learning and student outcomes. The successful candidate will be an exemplary classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes for students. They will demonstrate a deep understanding of effective mathematics pedagogy and a commitment to raising standards for all learners.

In this role, you will be accountable for the progress and achievement of the students you teach while also contributing to the professional development of colleagues through coaching, modelling best practice, and supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching across the academies.

• QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree
• At least three years' teaching experience
• At least two years in a management role.
• Experience of teaching Mathematics to A-Level
• Clear evidence of having raised standards of achievement at all levels
• Successful experience of curriculum development
• Experience in observing and evaluating teacher quality, and providing feedback
• Experience of setting specific targets and managing improvement across a Key Stage or more widely
• Successful experience in a multi-ethnic inner city school
• Evidence of being an excellent teacher
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum programme of study for the subject and of current subject developments

What the school offers its staff

The vision at Harris Academy Peckham is to ensure every child achieves excellence in all aspects of academy life. We have high aspirations, both in terms of academic standards and personal development, in order to prepare your child for the demands of the 21st century global workplace. We expect every child to excel, and will provide the necessary challenge and support to make this happen. In line with all Harris Academies, we ensure that we prepare engaging and innovative learning experiences for our students, within a disciplined context where good manners, smart uniform and mature conduct are expected from all.

Harris Academy Battersea is a mixed state secondary school serving a truly comprehensive community in the heart of London. We are an Ofsted ‘Outstanding' school with a track record of delivering fantastic outcomes year on year for our students. In 2023, Ofsted visited the academy and judged us as remaining ‘outstanding', commenting on our “highly ambitious curriculum”, the “exceptionally high quality of education” provided and noted that “behaviour in the school is very strong”. Nevertheless, we are extremely ambitious for our school and as we seek to continue to grow and develop, we are looking for more brilliant people to join us.

Teacher Development

At Harris, we have curated professional development pathways that will guide you towards achieving your career ambitions. We have developed a strong culture of collaboration and best practice, with professional development and career planning at its centre. With a strong network of passionate educators, expert development initiatives and a multitude of opportunities for career progression, your journey with Harris could be the most rewarding one yet.

We offer a wide range of high quality teacher professional development programmes via the Harris Institute of Teaching and Leadership.

In addition to the opportunities for career development and progression, we also offer a competitive rewards and benefits package:

• our Harris Allowance (usually £2,000 for Inner London and £1,500 for Outer London)
• an Annual Loyalty Bonus
• Teachers Pension Scheme
• a Wellbeing Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• many other benefits

Further details about the role

As Central Quadrant Lead Teacher for Maths, you will work closely with allocated schools within the Central Quadrant.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Teaching key examination groups, with up to an 80% teaching commitment
• Delivering outstanding teaching and modelling best practice across the department
• Planning and delivering a broad, balanced and differentiated curriculum
• Monitoring and supporting student progress, attainment and personal development
• Creating an engaging learning environment that enables all students to achieve their potential
• Supporting the academies' commitment to high standards of academic and personal growth
• Driving improvement within the Maths departments to achieve ambitious targets
• Implementing targeted intervention strategies to raise student outcomes
• Delivering professional development and student intervention programmes
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to enhance teaching and learning
• Acting as a positive, approachable and collaborative role model for staff
• Keeping subject knowledge up to date and engaging in ongoing professional development
• Demonstrating initiative, flexibility and a focus on delivering successful outcomes

Commitment to safeguarding

The Harris Federation and all our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants. Before applying, please review our Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders.