Deputy Leader of Maths (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning)

Supply Heroes Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Supply Heroes Ltd, in partnership with a well-established Birmingham secondary school, seeks a Deputy Leader of Maths to drive curriculum, teaching and assessment improvements across KS3-4.

You will work with the Head of Maths to raise standards and outcomes, leading instructional change and targeted interventions to support all learners.

Qualifications

• QTS required with strong Mathematics knowledge.
• Experience delivering strong outcomes, especially at Key Stage 4.
• Proven ability to lead curriculum development and teaching practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead standards, achievement and outcomes across the Maths department.
• Develop and secure high-quality Maths provision for KS3-4.
• Drive curriculum development and evidence-informed teaching practices.
• Lead initiatives to improve student progress and engagement.
• Use data to inform departmental planning and target setting.
• Deliver engaging Maths lessons for all abilities and mentor staff.

Skills

Curriculum development

Leadership & coaching

Data-informed planning

Intervention strategies

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Mathematics degree or teaching subject specialty

Job description

Deputy Leader of Maths (Curriculum, Teaching & Learning) / Deputy Leader of Maths (Standards, Outcomes & Intervention)

Secondary School (11-18) | Birmingham, B19 | Full-Time | Long-Term | ASAP Start

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Supply Heroes are working in partnership with a welcoming, well-established Good-rated secondary school with sixth form provision in Birmingham to recruit an exceptional Deputy Leader of Maths.

This appointment comes at a crucial time for the Maths department as the school continues to build upon the increasing stability, growth and success within the faculty. The successful candidate will join a strong and supportive leadership team and play a vital role in raising standards, improving outcomes and ensuring consistently high-quality Maths provision across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Working closely with the Head of Maths, you will help lead curriculum development, teaching and learning, assessment, intervention strategies and departmental improvement, helping to improve the life chances of the young people the school serves.

The Role

• Work alongside the Head of Maths to drive standards, achievement and outcomes across the department.


• Develop and secure high-quality, consistent provision throughout Key Stages 3 and 4.


• Support curriculum development and the implementation of evidence-informed teaching practices.


• Lead initiatives that improve student progress, attainment and engagement.


• Use assessment and performance data to inform both short and long-term departmental planning.


• Deliver engaging and challenging Maths lessons that inspire students of all abilities.


• Support and influence colleagues through effective leadership, coaching and role modelling.


• Contribute to a culture of high expectations, ambition and continuous improvement.


• Support the wider life of the school and contribute positively to the school's pastoral and personal development offer.

The Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).


• Have excellent subject knowledge and a genuine passion for Mathematics.


• Have a track record of delivering strong outcomes for students, particularly at Key Stage 4.


• Be able to nurture, enthuse, engage, motivate and challenge young people.


• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and emotional intelligence.


• Be passionate about curriculum design, teaching and learning, and raising achievement.


• Have a strong understanding of evidence-informed approaches to education.


• Build strong relationships with students, colleagues and families.


• Be a reflective practitioner committed to continuous professional development.


• Have high standards and expectations of themselves, staff and students.


• Be dedicated to ensuring every student reaches their full potential.

What the School Offers

• A talented and highly supportive staff team with a strong ethos of care, belonging and collaboration.


• Friendly, respectful and aspirational students who are keen to learn and succeed.


• Supportive families who value and appreciate the work of staff.


• High-quality professional development and leadership training opportunities.


• A commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.


• Opportunities to collaborate with partner schools and external educational organisations.


• A supportive leadership team and governing body.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults in line with the DfE statutory guidance 'Keeping Children Safe in Education'. Therefore, applicants will be subject to a variety of checks, including an enhanced DBS check (unless on the update service) along with a variety of others including an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This job advert is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and complies to the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Supply Heroes is an equal opportunities employer with a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, bullying or harassment on grounds of sex, age, race, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender reassignment, sex characteristics, religion or beliefs