Head/Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Pimlico Academy; Bushey; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPD opportunities

Pension scheme

Mintago benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Eye care vouchers

Salary sacrifice childcare

Job summary

The Grange Academy, part of Future Academies, is seeking a Head of Mathematics or aspiring leader to drive high standards across the maths department. You will lead curriculum development, develop colleagues, monitor student progress and ensure assessment informs improvement.

We are committed to strong teaching routines, instructional coaching and a culture where students are challenged, supported and inspired to succeed. This is a excellent step for an experienced leader ready to broaden impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead curriculum development for the Mathematics department and develop colleagues to secure strong teaching and learning.
• Monitor student progress and ensure that assessment data is used effectively to drive improvement.
• Create an ambitious school culture where students are challenged, supported and inspired to succeed.

Job description

Your Role

Thank you for your interest in the role of Head/Aspiring Head of Mathematics at The Grange Academy.

Mathematics is one of our most improved departments, with 73% of students achieving a Grade 4 or above this summer. We are rightly proud of this improvement, but we are also ambitious for what comes next. Our students are brilliant, and we have no doubt that they are capable of even more. This success has come through a sustained and coordinated focus on the quality of the curriculum and the quality of its delivery. We work closely with trust leaders who have experience of leading exceptional schools and securing exceptional outcomes, giving the department strong foundations from which to develop further.

Our approach to teaching is clear. We believe deeply in the potential of our students. We believe that strong routines are the bedrock of great teaching, that teachers are the experts in the room, that explicit instruction matters, and that students should be held to the highest standards. Instructional coaching, Steplab and deliberate practice are embedded within our professional development culture and are part of how we continually work to get better.

You will not be expected to do this alone. You will be supported by experienced leaders within the school and across the trust who know what great looks like and have a track record of securing strong outcomes.

We are now looking for an expert teacher who achieved great outcomes and an ambitious leader who can build on these foundations and take the department even further. As Head of Mathematics, you will provide the leadership and subject expertise required to secure consistently high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement. You will lead curriculum development, develop the expertise of colleagues, monitor student progress and ensure that assessment is used effectively to drive improvement. Above all, you will build an ambitious culture in which students are challenged, supported and inspired to succeed.

There is a breadth of opportunity for professional development and leadership growth, making this an excellent role for someone looking to take the next step in their leadership journey. For an experienced leader, there may be opportunities to contribute more widely to the development of teaching, curriculum and leadership across the school.

Future Academies recognises its employees as the most important asset and critical to its success. To demonstrate this all staff are offered the following benefits:

• A supportive ethos and concern for the well-being of all colleagues.
• Excellent CPD opportunities and career progression.
• Employer Contributions to Local Government or Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Mintago - employee benefits platform.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a Virtual GP
• Eye Care Voucher scheme.
• Partnership with YellowNest -Salary sacrifice childcare.

For full person specification, please refer to the job pack.

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Safeguarding Information

Future Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and individuals that work with our young people to share this commitment.

All appointments are subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and satisfactory references.

Future Academies is passionate about diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from applicants with skills and experiences to fulfil the requirements of the job description and whose values and qualities reflect those in the person specification. We encourage applications from applicants regardless of any protected characteristic.