Second in Maths

WMJobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee benefits package

Teachers’ Pension Scheme

Professional development and wellbeing

Job summary

Nether Stowe School (ATLP) seeks a Second in Maths to join our ambitious team and lead the Maths department. This role is a key leadership position supporting delivery of high‑quality teaching and learning across the curriculum.

The successful candidate will raise achievement, develop teaching quality, and inspire students to enjoy and understand mathematics. A passion for leadership and continuous improvement is essential.

Qualifications

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of student achievement.
• Have the ability to motivate, challenge, and support both students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Be passionate about mathematics and dedicated to raising standards.
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the Maths department
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Lead on curriculum development, assessment, and intervention strategies
• Monitor and support student progress, ensuring all learners achieve their full potential
• Contribute to staff development through coaching and sharing best practice
• Inspire a love of mathematics across the school community

Skills

Outstanding classroom practice

Motivate students and colleagues

Leadership potential

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Tools

Job description

Nether Stowe School (ATLP), Nether Stowe School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Second in Maths to join our supportive and ambitious team. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational teacher to take on a key leadership role within our Maths department, supporting the delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum. The successful candidate will play an important role in raising achievement, developing the quality of teaching and learning, and inspiring students to develop a strong understanding and enthusiasm for Maths.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the strategic direction and day-to-day leadership of the Maths department
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stages 3 and 4
• Lead on curriculum development, assessment, and intervention strategies
• Monitor and support student progress, ensuring all learners achieve their full potential
• Contribute to staff development through coaching and sharing best practice
• Inspire a love of mathematics across the school community

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record of student achievement
• Have the ability to motivate, challenge, and support both students and colleagues
• Demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Be passionate about mathematics and dedicated to raising standards
• Have excellent organisational and communication skills

This role would suit an experienced teacher looking to develop their leadership skills or an existing middle leader seeking a new challenge.

What You’ll Get In Return

• A supportive and forward-thinking leadership team
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and dedicated Maths department
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and employee benefits package
• Competitive pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
• Professional development and wellbeing days

We reserve the right to close this advert early should sufficient applications be received or the roles be successfully filled.