Lead Teacher of Maths

Teaching Vacancies; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teacher Pension Scheme

Excellent CPD

Career progression opportunities

Healthcare plan

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Hazel Wood High School is seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher of Maths to support the strategic development of our Maths department, drive outstanding teaching and learning, and help raise achievement for all students.

You will coach and develop colleagues, lead curriculum improvement, and model high-quality classroom practice within the Oak Learning Partnership.

Join us to shape the future of Maths education and contribute to whole-school improvement in a supportive, ambitious trust.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of strong classroom practice and student outcomes.
• Ability to inspire, coach and develop others.
• High aspirations for all students and a commitment to inclusive education.
• The drive to contribute to whole-school improvement and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop colleagues to raise teaching standards.
• Lead curriculum improvements and alignment across the Maths department.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and professional behaviours.

Skills

Student outcomes

Leadership coaching

Inclusive education

Curriculum leadership

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Lead Teacher of Maths

Hazel Wood High School

Are you an ambitious and inspiring Maths teacher ready for the next step in your leadership journey?

Hazel Wood High School is seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher of Maths to support the strategic development of our successful Maths department, drive outstanding teaching and learning, and help raise achievement for all students.

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a committed leadership team in a rapidly improving school where staff development, collaboration and student success are at the heart of everything we do. You will play a key role in coaching and developing colleagues, leading curriculum improvement, and modelling outstanding classroom practice.

We are looking for a passionate and highly effective teacher with:

• A proven track record of strong classroom practice and student outcomes
• The ability to inspire, coach and develop others
• High aspirations for all students and a commitment to inclusive education
• The drive to contribute to whole-school improvement and leadership

At Hazel Wood High School and the Oak Learning Partnership, you will benefit from a supportive and ambitious culture, excellent professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

Join us and help shape the future of Maths education at Hazel Wood High School.

What the school offers its staff

Why Join Hazel Wood High School

This is a truly inclusive and diverse community where we foster a culture of mutual respect, responsibility and aspiration. At Hazel Wood our team of highly motivated staff, in partnership with our young people, parents and governors, work incredibly hard to ensure that all our students have the opportunity to achieve the best possible outcomes, both academically and pastorally.

We aim to ensure that we create a stimulating and disciplined environment, and to recognise that successful education lies in supporting the welfare of the whole child: their safety, health and happiness. We believe in discipline in the true sense of the word. Teaching our young people self-control and the resilience to keep working when things get difficult, therefore preparing our young people to be successful adults.

We are looking for a colleague who shares the clear vision that the child is at the heart of everything we do. One who can enjoy positive, professional relationships with young people and who demonstrates high levels of resilience and emotional intelligence. Every child is entitled to an outstanding education where they have excellent opportunities to achieve beyond their potential. We strive to develop the aspirations and values of every student and member of staff

We are laying strong foundations for growth and have a clear vision for the trust. This role is a key part of our growth strategy and could be an excellent opportunity for the right candidate ready for their next step. We are a values driven organisation, are highly ambitious, passionate about doing things with integrity whilst maintaining a good sense of humour.

We would be happy to arrange a visit to the school, where we can discuss with you the importance of the school within the local community and how, by working with us, you can be part of the team that builds on the past, ensures performance in the present and prepares the students for their future successes.

Our Employee Benefits

At Oak Learning Partnership, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive, and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress, and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• A strong and caring ethos among staff and students
• Networking opportunities across our trust
• Salary sacrifices cycle to work scheme
• Healthcare plan through Medicash and is an easy to use health insurance. The health cash plan provides cashback towards your everyday healthcare bills, benefiting from a range of digital and virtual tools to help you protect and improve your wellbeing. 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – emotional, financial and legal support to both you and your family by a team of qualified professionals
• Health and Wellbeing through Medicash with access to a 24/7 Telephone Support Service and Face to Face counselling service.

Oak Learning Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in their care and expects everybody working for the organisation to share this commitment. To this end any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as part of the Trust's safer recruitment procedures. This requirement applies irrespective of any existing DBS certificate held through the DBS Update Service.

Our trust is cross phase and consists of primary, special, and secondary schools. We have a vision to transform lives through a highly inclusive approach.

‘Inclusion is at the heart of our trust’.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.