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MEI; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel expenses paid

Overnight stays paid

Job summary

MEI invites applications for Local Lead (Maths Education Progression). The role focuses on working with regional Maths Hubs to improve progression to Level 3 Maths, especially for disadvantaged students.

The position is home/remote based with travel, and involves developing teacher CPD and coordinating events with universities and employers. The Local Lead collaborates with AMSP and MEI teams to raise attainment, engages with HEIs, and reports to the Senior Local Lead and Director for School &

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a regional or national role within maths education.
• Qualified Teacher Status is desirable and relevant to the role.
• Strong IT skills and mathematical software usage in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Maths Hubs to raise attainment and progression to Level 3 Maths.
• Provide professional development and curriculum support to secondary maths teachers.
• Organise events with universities and employers to raise student aspirations.
• Represent MEI/AMSP at local and regional education events.
• Report to Senior Local Lead and liaise with HEIs, employers and local agencies.

Skills

Regional role in maths education

IT skills in teaching maths

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Mathematics degree

Tools

Desmos

GeoGebra

Job description

Local Lead (Maths Education Progression)

Working in an agreed geographical area the post-holder will work with their local Maths Hubs to improve progression to study maths

at Level 3 with a particular focus on working with teachers to support students from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We are currently looking to grow our team in the following areas where we have exciting opportunities available:

or

• SHaW Maths Hub

If you are based in or near one of these regions and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking 0.6FTE but would consider alternative arrangements.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Are you passionate about improving maths education and supporting disadvantaged students to reach their full potential? Join MEI

as a Local Lead, working with your regionalMaths Hubto raise attainment and progression toLevel 3 Maths. Lead work with

schools to boostGCSE Maths performanceand support students with high maths potential.

• Collaborate withMaths Hubsand post-16leadsto increase participation inA level, CoreMathsandSTEM pathways.
• Provideprofessional developmentand curriculum support to secondary maths teachers.
• Organise events withuniversities and employersto raise student aspirations.
• Represent MEI/AMSP at local and regional education events.

Communication

• Work as part of the AMSP team.
• Report to their Senior Local Lead relating to their work, overseen by the Director for School & Stakeholder Engagement.
• Promote the support provided by the AMSP by attending local and regional events, acting as a representative of the AMSP.
• Liaise with HEIs, employers, careers organisations and otherappropriate localagencies and stakeholders in their area.
• Provide required reporting information of school and college engagement to AMSP leadership and Maths Hubs.

In addition, the Local Lead will assist the School & Stakeholder Engagement Team by:

• maintaining awareness and knowledge of current developments in mathematics education policy,researchand practice relevant to
• meeting MEI’s requirements for safeguarding, quality management, health and safety, other legal requirements and environmental
• Contribute to the wider work of MEI as required.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

The Local Lead will work closely with the following groups:

• Operations Support teams
• Local Leads and Senior Local Leads

MEI is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the young people that it serves. All our staff share this commitment and have a role to play in safeguarding. Successful applicants will be subject to a comprehensive set of pre-employment checks.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL

• Experience of working in a regional or national role within maths education

DESIRABLE

• A passion for mathematics and mathematics teaching
• Qualified Teacher Status
• 3+ years of direct experience of teaching mathematics to students across the 11-19 age range
• Experience of teaching both GCSE and AS/A level Mathematics
• An education expert with deep subject knowledge and experience of implementing pedagogical best practice in subject and phase
• A first degree in mathematics, or a strongly mathematics-based subject
• Experience of supporting the development of mathematics teachers
• Experience of leadership and management in a mathematics education context
• The ability to think creatively and recognise opportunities
• Strong IT skills including the use of technology in teaching mathematics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good team-working skills and the willingness to work as part of a team
• The ability to inspire others
• High levels of self-motivation and well-developed time management skills
• An appreciation of MEI's work and philosophy
• The ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
• Experience of teaching AS/A level Further Mathematics
• Experience of teaching Level 3 Core Maths
• Experience of delivering professional development for teachers of GCSE and/or A level Maths
• Experience of delivering online teaching and/or online professional development
• Experience of teaching in the state-sector
• Experience of mathematics enrichment or outreach work
• Experience of using software in the development of teaching/learning resources, such as quiz authoring tools, shared working
• environments, and mathematics software such as Desmos, GeoGebra or similar.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

This role is home/remote based and will involve some travel and occasional overnight stays away from home with expenses paid. The role may also involve some occasional work on a Saturday.

The closing date for this will be Friday 28th August

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received, and shortlisted candidates may be contacted for interview before the closing date. Early applications are encouraged.

The first stage of interviews will take place online week commencing 20th July and then face to face interviews to be held