Key Stage 5 Leader Maths

City of London Academy (Southwark); London Borough of Ealing; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff development

Career progression

Job summary

City of London Academies Trust is seeking a highly capable Key Stage 5 Leader in Mathematics for our Southwark academy, joining from January 2027. You will take a lead on KS5 Maths, supporting colleagues’ learning across this Key Stage and working with the Head of Maths to secure high quality teaching and outcomes.

Strong leadership and communication are essential. The role offers opportunities to influence across a growing Trust, with a focus on excellence, safeguarding, and professional

Qualifications

• Experience leading Key Stage 5 maths teams and curriculum development.
• Strong communication and collaborative leadership across departments.
• Commitment to high expectations and safeguarding in line with school standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS5 Maths provision and curriculum across the department.
• Support and develop colleagues' learning and pedagogy in Maths.
• Ensure high quality teaching and outcomes for students at KS5 and above.

Skills

Leadership

Mathematics expertise

Communication

Job description

City of London Academies Trust believes strongly in the transformational nature of education operating schools in areas of significant disadvantage. We understand that strong outcomes lead to improved life chances for our students, so we are unashamedly academic and unapologetically results driven. Each of our schools adopt a 'warm/strict' approach, combining high expectations with care and support. Our level of care means we never compromise on standards or expectations, ensuring that no student's background becomes a reason for lowering the bar. Our schools maintain exemplary standards of behaviour, with systems, rituals and norms that instils strong habits. As a result, our schools provide an environment where our teachers can teach, and students can learn without disruption. We take great pride in fostering an exceptionally positive learning environment and we work meticulously to maintain our strong ethos and culture.

COLAT is driven by an unwavering ambition to be the best. We believe exceptional leaders and teachers create outstanding schools, transforming lives and shaping the future of every student. We have academies located in north, south and east London, and we combine the heritage and tradition of the Corporation of London with a genuinely innovative, enterprising, and entrepreneurial ethos. We are also committed to providing training and development to all our staff, plus excellent career advancement opportunities within our evolving Trust.

Our Academy

At CoLA Southwark we are dedicated to fostering high levels of achievement, self-discipline, and personal growth. Our comprehensive curriculum is designed to ensure that students reach their full potential, both academically and personally. This commitment is rooted in our core values of Integritas, Ambition, Resilience, and Duty, which are embedded into every aspect of our school life. Our purpose, the Exploration of Life, commits us to providing our students with access to the best that has been thought, said and written.

One of our unique and standout features is our renowned Basketball Academy, offering students access to professional coaching and competitive opportunities at the highest level. This program has helped many students excel nationally and even secure basketball scholarships to prestigious institutions in the United States and beyond.

In addition, our sixth form provides students with a choice between academic and vocational pathways, allowing them to continue their studies while pursuing their sporting interests. Many of our students go on to attend high tariff universities in the UK and internationally, or secure places in competitive school-leaver programs.

In our academy, we expect students to work hard and to show dedication and commitment to their education. There are clear boundaries and rules which students must adhere to at all times. They must exhibit exemplary character and conduct and demonstrate respect, kindness and politeness towards each other and the adults. In return, we provide them with an excellent education both in terms of examination success and personal development helping them develop the skills and values they will need to be successful in later life.

We look for ambitious and culturally aligned staff who are enthusiastic, hardworking, conscientious and energetic individuals. Our people want to work with students to ensure that, regardless of their background and circumstances, they will achieve to the best of their ability. In return, we offer a calm, orderly and respectful environment. We also offer a range of staff benefits and development opportunities which support your professional and career development. You will be able to learn from some of the best and most able practitioners in the country. There is a far-reaching commitment to ensuring that all our staff are given the access to excellent development and induction programmes. There is also a clear imperative, driven by senior staff, to minimise bureaucracy and maximise impact, which to date has been hugely welcomed by staff and produced outstanding results for our students.

About You

We wish to appoint a highly skilled and dedicated Key Stage 5 Leader Mathematics to join us from January 2027. You will take a lead on KS5 in Maths and support and develop colleagues' learning across this Key Stage and support the Head of Maths to secure high quality Maths teaching. We are looking for a colleague with strong leadership skills, self motivated and excellent communication skills.

City of London Academies Trust supports Equal Opportunities Employment.

City of London Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment and to undergo appropriate checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, including enhanced DBS checks and a willingness to demonstrate commitment to the standards which flows from City of London Academies Trust vision and values.

Our school is based in the heart of an evolving community in Southwark, and we value the diversity of our workforce. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join our team.

The role is covered by part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 and therefore the ability to speak fluent spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

City of London Academies Trust Company Registration No. 04504128.