Lead Teacher of Maths

West Walsall E-ACT Academy; Darlaston; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS or TPS pension

31 days annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

CPD opportunities

Job summary

West Walsall E-ACT Academy is seeking a Lead Teacher of Maths to lead and develop high-quality maths teaching across the department. You will monitor progress, drive curriculum improvements, support staff development, and promote excellent assessment practices to raise attainment and foster a positive learning culture.

Key responsibilities include modelling outstanding teaching, accelerating subject improvement, planning and delivering high‑quality lessons, and analysing data to ensure all

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent.
• Degree in subject specialism.
• Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons.
• Effective classroom management.

Responsibilities

• Model the highest level of teaching in your own classroom and lead others to improve.
• Accelerate improvement and raise standards in the subject area.
• Plan and teach high‑quality lessons and engage students in activities.
• Analyse performance data to ensure students receive support to achieve their best.

Skills

Qualified teacher status

Effective classroom management

Ability to teach good or outstanding

Education

Degree in subject specialism

Job description

Job Title: Lead Teacher of Maths

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

We are looking for a Lead Teacher of Maths responsible for leading and developing high-quality mathematics teaching across the department. Monitors student progress, drives curriculum improvement, supports staff development, promotes excellent outcomes, and ensures effective assessment practices to raise attainment and foster a positive learning culture.

Key responsibilities:

• To model the highest level of teaching and learning in your own classroom and then support and lead the improvement of others.
• Accelerate improvement and raise standards in the subject area.
• Support in planning and teaching high quality lessons, improving outcomes, whilst ensuring students engage in extra-curricular activities.
• Analyse performance data to ensure that students are appropriately supported to achieve their best possible outcomes.

Pay range: L1 - L5 £53,586 - £59,137

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism
• Ability to teach 'good or outstanding' lessons
• Effective classroom management

E-ACT West Walsall Academy | Strive for Excellence

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

E-ACT West Walsall Academy, an 11-18 academy committed to enhancing the life chances of every student while inspiring them to achieve their full potential. Situated just eight miles from the vibrant city of Birmingham and six miles from the bustling town of Wolverhampton, our academy plays a pivotal role in the educational landscape of Walsall.

At West Walsall Academy, we believe in the transformative power of education and are resolutely focused on providing an environment where students can flourish academically and personally. As part of the E-ACT family, we are united in our mission to deliver outstanding education that empowers students to strive for excellence.

Take the next step in your career with E-ACT West Walsall Academy - where excellence is not just a goal; it's a commitment.

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024.

E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.