Aspiring Head of Maths

Aspiring Head of Maths

Start date: September 2024

Closing date: 20th May 2024 (early applications advised)  

Location:  Kettering Science Academy

Salary: MS/UPS plus TLR1d or 1c (dependent upon experience)

Hours per week:  Full time, Permanent

We are seeking a talented, ambitious and hardworking colleague to join our Maths team in an exciting role as an Aspiring Head of Maths. This is a new role which has been created to help us on the next stage of our development journey. KSA achieved an Ofsted 'Good' in July 2023, and we are now looking to consolidate and embed our practice where it matters most - in the classroom and at middle leadership level.

We are particularly interested in hearing from colleagues who have already had experience of department leadership within a Maths team - perhaps as a second in department, or key stage lead. We are looking for someone who can demonstrate impact in raising standards, developing curriculum and pedagogy, and leading other colleagues.   The successful candidate will play a lead role in helping shape the next phase of improvement in this core subject and will be someone who will be ready to be a Head of Department within 12-24 months. The successful candidate will be provided with a bespoke programme to help develop them for the Head of Maths role and this will involve coaching and mentoring support from colleagues within the school and within Brooke Weston Trust more widely, including the Trust Director of Maths.

You will be joining KSA at a time where we are setting out an ambitious plan for the future based around three key themes of belonging, reflection, and collaboration. Ultimately, we exist to enable everyone connected with the school to be the best they can be. We are clear that all children deserve our unwavering and unconditional regard, and we have ambitious plans for making this a reality in all our classrooms and in all our interactions. 

If you enjoy being challenged and are not afraid to offer challenge, if you believe that it is our duty to ensure that all children have a voice and can be themselves, and if you want to be part of a team who believes that anything is possible, then this is the role for you. 

What we can offer you:

· Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.

· A modern building with fantastic facilities and resources.

· A supportive and friendly community of staff and students.

· A full induction programme.

· Access to BWT Ambition Hub training and development programmes.

About Kettering Science Academy

Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another. 

Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey! 

If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted. 

About Brooke Weston Trust

Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people. Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.

We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.

To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.

How to Apply

If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application. Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert. Please also include a written statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 which details how your experience and skills meet the job description.

Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date.  An early application is therefore strongly advised.

Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator. 

Safer Recruitment

Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.  

A copy of the Trust Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy can be found here - Safeguarding and Child Protection

The Trusts position on the recruitment of Ex-Offenders can be found under section 7 of the Trust SCR, Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy - Safer Recruitment and Staff Files Policy

Closing date: 20th May 2024

Interview date: w/c 20th May 2024

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.