Assistant Head of Mathematics

Education Week Jobs; Blackburn; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR 2C

Welcome bonus £2,000

Job summary

Pleckgate High School in Blackburn is seeking an Assistant Head of Mathematics on a full-time, permanent basis from January. The appointment includes a TLR 2C for department leadership and a welcome bonus of £2,000.

The successful candidate will oversee curriculum development, assessments, data-driven interventions and QA of teaching, while supporting ECTs and staff development across the maths department. The school emphasises high standards and continuous improvement for all pupils.

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree.
• Evidence of outstanding GCSE Mathematics results at foundation and higher levels.
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching and excellent behaviour management.
• Knowledge of effective teaching strategies in mathematics.
• Commitment to extracurricular and enrichment provision.
• Experience coaching and mentoring colleagues.
• Experience of improvement planning and raising pupil achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and review of the maths curriculum and documentation.
• Lead moderation and standardisation of maths assessments at KS3/KS4.
• Support in managing pupil data and coordinate intervention measures.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning in mathematics (QA).
• Support ECTs and less experienced staff in the department.
• Maintain high teaching standards across all classes and pupils.
• Contribute to the department improvement plan and self-evaluation.

Skills

QTS

Leadership

Behaviour management

Curriculum knowledge

Education

QTS

Mathematics degree

Job description

Pleckgate High School seek to appoint an Assistant Head of Mathematics on a full time and permanent contract from January. The successful candidate will receive a TLR 2C for Assistant Head of Department responsibilities and a welcome bonus of £2,000.

What does this job do?

• Assist in the development and review of the maths curriculum and update all curriculum thinking documentation as necessary.
• Assist in the development, design and review of all assessments in mathematics, leading moderation and standardisation at KS3 and KS4.
• Support in the management and progress of all pupil data, using this to identify areas of underperformance and co-ordinate appropriate and effective intervention measures.
• Contribute to the monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning in mathematics, including leading QA and sharing feedback with the department and staff.
• Take an active role in the professional development of teachers in the mathematics department including supporting ECT's and less experienced members of the team.
• Share responsibility for maintaining high standards of teaching and learning across all classes and for all pupils.
• Contribute to the department's improvement plan and self-evaluation with an emphasis on improving attainment and progress of pupils.

What are the job requirements?

• Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree and be able to show evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Be able to show evidence of outstanding results for GCSE mathematics groups at foundation and higher level and preferably other mathematical qualifications (eg GCSE statistics, Level 2 further mathematics)
• Demonstrate outstanding teaching practice and excellent behaviour management.
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies and how children learn mathematics.
• Have a keen interest in subject specific pedagogy, reading and research which is evidenced in teaching practice.
• Evidence of commitment to extracurricular and enrichment provision.
• Have experience of observing lessons, coaching and mentoring colleagues, having a positive impact on their development.
• Have experience of improvement planning and of implementing a range of strategies to raise pupil achievement, with evidence of success.

About Pleckgate High School:

We are a large secondary school, part of the Education Partnership Trust (EPT), situated on the northern outskirts of Blackburn. Our school community is made up of 1350 students and 180 staff with excellent facilities to benefit both the school and local community. Pleckgate High School is a thriving multicultural community that places the best interests of young people at the heart of everything we do.

We are an ambitious school with high expectations for ourselves and our pupils. We are committed to providing excellent teaching and learning and we want all our pupils to be safe, happy and successful. In our Ofsted report in June 2024, our school was described as offering a “harmonious and supportive environment. Pupils learn the importance of being kind and respectful towards others”. Every pupil at Pleckgate is encouraged to have ambitious goals and to work hard. A copy of our full report is available from the school website.

We are proud of our achievements – our ambitious curriculum, our examination success, opportunities for pupils' personal development, our charity work and our community involvement. We are significantly oversubscribed and pupils achieve positive outcomes at Pleckgate.

We are significantly oversubscribed and pupils achieve positive outcomes at Pleckgate. We are proud of how staff support pupils in achieving success both academically and through sport.

As a staff member of Pleckgate High School, you will be able to take advantage of the staff benefits, available through the EPT, which includes access to both the Simply Health and Discount for Teachers schemes. We also have an Associate member of our Senior Leadership Team whose role is to work with our staff on staff wellbeing, working to ensure you have a balanced home and work life-style.

About the Education Partnership Trust (EPT):

EPT was established in 2012 as a multi-academy trust and is an approved academy sponsor. Our vision is to create outstanding schools which transform learning, lives and communities. We benefit from our diverse and unique range of schools which include secondary mainstream, alternative provision and special and have a proven track record of sustained improvement. Our schools are united by a drive to improve opportunities and outcomes for children and young people within a collaborative learning culture.

Our staff are our most valued asset so we continually invest in our colleagues and we believe that all teaching and support staff posts within our schools are key in terms of supporting pupil achievement and improving their life chances. As such we are keen to recruit dedicated and ambitious professionals who will add value to our schools and trust by helping our young people to succeed.

Our extensive range of rewards and benefits include:

• Healthcare cash back plan provided free by the trust includes optical, dental, physio, diagnostics, health assessment, NHS prescription charges, hospital cover, discounted gym memberships plus lots more.
• Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling, CBT, and wellbeing initiatives.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to government pension schemes.
• Free parking.
• Training, mentoring and progression opportunities.
• Trust wide intranet to share knowledge and resources.