Leader of Maths

M/LK Education Search

Job Title: Associate Assistant Principal / Head / Lead Practitioner / Teacher of Maths

Salary: LS05 to LS10 (AAP role) / MPS/UPS + TLR1A at £9,782

Contract Type: Full Time, Fixed Term / Permanent

Start Date: January 2025 or as soon as possible thereafter

Location: Stalybridge, Greater Manchester

Due to an unforeseen circumstance the need has arisen for MLK Education Search to support this small coeducational Secondary Academy in Greater Manchester to appoint an exceptional candidate who can teach or lead in a forward thinking and ambitious Mathematics department, ideally on a permanent basis but fixed term or temporary contracts will be considered for the right person.

Recently graded Good (June 24) they are described as a fully inclusive school that provides fantastic pastoral care and support for their students and provides an ambitious curriculum to challenge and achieve the best possible outcomes for their learners. Students are proud to be a part of this school.

The successful applicant will be joining an established Maths department and as an AAP or Head of Department, you will hold additonal responsibilities to:

• Create an action plan for the improvement of Mathematics
• Develop a training and coaching programme for all departmental staff ensuring that they develop into highly effective classroom practitioners
• Advise all staff on available resources and encourage the use of innovative approaches to learning and teaching
• Ensure that the curriculum for Mathematics is kept up to date and that it meets the needs of all learners
• Keep schemes for learning under review and regularly update them to ensure that they are relevant and engaging
• Monitor the progress of all students in the department ensuring that subject staff intervene to support any student falling below their target level
• Regularly quality assure all aspects of work within the department, intervening where appropriate to ensure that all staff continue to improve as practitioners
• Make available to the line manager through regular meetings and reports a reliable assessment of departmental performance and an account of the impact of improvement initiatives.

You will also hold responsibility for managing the following staff:

• Lead Practitioner in Mathematics
• Second in Department for Mathematics
• Mathematics Teachers
• Conducting performance reviews in accordance with Academy policy
• Managing attendance and performance
• Participating in the recruitment and selection of new staff as needed
• Holding regular line management meetings as per the published calendar and scheme

In return, the school will offer:

• Professional Development: Support for professional qualifications, in-house training, including paid qualifications.
• Financial Security: Death in Service Insurance providing four times your salary.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave.
• Health and Wellness Support: Access to Medicash, covering eye tests, optical, dental, prescriptions, and holistic treatments up to £900 annually.
• Recognition Awards: Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Recognition Awards.
• Exclusive Discounts: MiRewards benefits platform, offering shopping discounts, fuel cards, and more.
• Commute in Style: Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Supportive Environment: Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for you and your immediate family.
• Group Connection: Annual Group conference and a comprehensive benefits review.

If you re passionate about teaching and making a positive impact on the lives of young people, please apply now!

Alternatively you can contact me for any further information:

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Please note: This post is subject to satisfactory background checks and references.