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Curriculum Leader for Mathematics

Curriculum Leader for Mathematics

The Bristol Brunel Academy

Speedwell, Bristol

  • Expired
Salary:
£23,487 – UPS3, £39,406 plus TLR1B, £9,663
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
September 2019

Job overview

Bristol Brunel Academy is an oversubscribed, forward-thinking Academy based in Speedwell, Bristol, rated “Good” by Ofsted in 2013 and 2017. Our students are excited to learn and are real ambassadors for our diverse community who benefit from a hugely positive and supportive learning environment. 

We are looking for a passionate and inspiring Curriculum Leader of Mathematics to join a supportive and talented team who will be passionate about transforming our students’ learning. 

We look for passionate individuals who want to be a part of transforming education and will make an active contribution to the development of the Cabot Learning Federation and chosen Academy. You will be used to planning and consistently delivering high quality lessons, will have experience in delivering the curriculum in your chosen area and will be a strong communicator with the ability to embrace change and motivate colleagues and students. A well-qualified specialist, holding QTS (or equivalent) and a relevant undergraduate degree, you will have the ability to teach from KS3 – KS4. We look for professional’s who have excellent class management skills and have high expectations of work and behaviour. 

What we are looking for 

Due to expanding pupil numbers and growing department, we are not only looking for a highly experienced Mathematics Teacher, but also for a professional to lead the Mathematics department as Curriculum Lead. 

You will maintain an excellent working environment for Mathematics that is both inspiring and functional for students and teachers. As curriculum leader,  you will:

  • deliver schemes of work/programmes of study that challenges all abilities across all year groups;
  • develop and secure a consistent delivery of key levers, enabling creative and inspiring teaching;
  • monitor progress of all students, ensuring classroom level interventions supports all students to make good progress;
  • nurture and develop a high performing team that uses delegation to provide vertical opportunity and influence.  

In return 

As part of the Cabot Learning Federation, we  offer a range of benefits, including: 

  • access to our pension scheme – Teacher Pension Scheme / Local Government Pension Scheme (if eligible) 
  • dedicated Training and Development programme 
  • childcare discount and vouchers 
  • health and wellness sessions and discounts 
  • flu jabs 


For further information and to apply, please visit our careers page.

Closing date: 17th March 2019.

CVs will not be accepted. If you have not had a response within two weeks of the advert closing date, you can assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

The Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive pre-employment checking process including references from current and previous employers, health clearance and right to work in the UK. The checks will also include an enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

About The Bristol Brunel Academy

Bristol Brunel Academy is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary school with sixth form situated in Speedwell, Bristol. It is a sponsor-led academy supported by a multi-academy trust called Cabot Learning Foundation, a partnership of 15 academy schools throughout the West of England, sponsored by Rolls-Royce PLC and the University of the West of England. 

Bristol Brunel Academy provides 1,180 places for secondary and sixth-form students between the ages of 11 and 19 when fully subscribed.

The school has its roots in the establishment of Speedwell Secondary School in the 1960s. It become Bristol’s first specialist school when it was designated a technology college in 1997, and it gained academy status when it was reopened by then prime minister Gordon Brown in 2007. 

Principal

Jon Jones

Values and vision

Bristol Brunel is an academy with a culture of hard work and fulfilment of high expectations. It strives for excellence and always aims to benefit and encourage all students, regardless of academic starting point, at this important point in their lives.

Ofsted report

“The strong leadership from the new principal and his ability to ‘bring out the best’ in other people is a significant factor in the academy’s growing success… well supported by a strong team. There is a palpable sense of pride among those who work and learn here… [the] clear focus on improving student outcomes are transforming the work of the academy. Staff and students are unanimous in their view that behaviour is much improved as a result of changes made to behaviour systems.”

View Bristol Brunel Academy’s latest Ofsted report

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