KS4 Leader and Second in Charge (2i/c)

Knowsley Libraries; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Wade Deacon Trust is seeking an outstanding classroom practitioner to serve as KS4 Leader and 2i/c of Mathematics at The Grange Academy. Start date 1 January 2027; full-time, permanent.

Salary is MPS1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2b (£32,916 to £51,048 plus £5,878). Applicants should have passion for maths and a proven track record of high-quality teaching.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be passionate about maths and inspire love of learning.
• Experience in leading a department with high teaching standards.
• Proven track record of exceptional outcomes and high-quality teaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead as KS4 Leader and 2i/c of Mathematics.
• Support development of students and raise standards.
• Collaborate with leadership and department to deliver high-quality teaching.

Job description

We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for children and families in Knowsley.

• Salary: MPS1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2b (£32,916 to £51,048 plus £5,878)
• Location: The Grange Academy
• Contract: Permanent
• Working Pattern: Full Time
• Closing Date: 01/10/2026 at 09:00
• Reference: External

KS4 Leader and Second in Charge (2i/c) of Mathematics

To start: 1 st January 2027

Full Time

Permanent

Salary: MPS1 to UPS3 plus TLR 2b (£32,916 to £51,048 plus £5,878)

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate and aspirational to be our Key Stage 4 Leader and 2i/c of Mathematics. You will be forward thinking, innovative, with ambition and moral purpose to support the development of our students.

Applicants must be passionate about maths and have the ability to inspire and foster a love of learning. The Mathematics department has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture and we pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active role in the department. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional outcomes, high quality teaching and purposeful learning in your current role.

We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.

Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust. We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.

A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post in accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. For further information please visit the following website: DBS filtering guide . Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Closing Date: Thursday 1 st October 2026, 9.00am.