School Development Lead - Mathematics Mastery Primary

School Development Lead - Mathematics Mastery Primary (Maternity Cover)

Reports to: Principal Development Lead

Location: West London – we are currently operating an agile working policy with one core day in the office

Contract: Fixed Term (10 months)

Pattern: Full Time (standard hours 9am – 5.30pm)

Closing date: 9am on Friday 24th May 2024

Interviews: 27/05/2024 to 29/05/2024

Salary: £39,000 - £43,000 (depending on experience)

About the role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Mathematics Mastery, part of Ark Curriculum Plus, a venture born out of the Ark network. As a forward-thinking, research informed, passionate team we aim to support primary schools in creating mathematicians of the future.

As a School Development Lead (Mathematics Mastery Primary) your role is an integral part of the School Development Team, responsible for supporting Maths Leads across a portfolio of schools on the Mathematics Mastery programme. Your time will be spent supporting schools through effective coaching, carefully planned training, remote development sessions and in-school visits. Travel throughout the UK will be required.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Support schools on a one-to-one basis to implement our programmes successfully to gain the intended immediate and longer-term impact 
• Build and maintain positive relationships with partner schools
• Maintain an excellent understanding of the Mathematics Mastery programme to offer high quality training, Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and support in the programme 
• Deliver training and CPD where required to an excellent standard in line with internal guidelines 
• Contribute to the development of the overall programme design by collaborating with the various teams, feeding back insights gathered to inform the design and partnerships teams 

Key Requirements:

• Understanding of the education landscape and issues affecting education  
• At least three years’ teaching experience across at least two key stages 
• A proven record in delivering outstanding achievement in mathematics, particularly for pupils with low prior attainment in challenging urban schools 
• Confidence in the creation and delivery of high quality CPD
• Up-to-date knowledge and use of the current curriculum and assessment requirements and best practice in implementation and delivery of professional development  
• Regular and on-going engagement with training and personal development 

View the full job description and person specification here. 

About Ark

We’re an international charity, transforming lives through education. We exist to give every young person, regardless of their background, a great education and real choices in life. In the UK, we’re a network of 39 schools, educating around 28,500 pupils in areas where we can make the biggest difference and we’re recognised as one of the highest achieving academy groups in the country. We want to change the lives of children everywhere, not just in our own schools. So, we create and incubate Ventures designed not only to help pupils in Ark schools, but also to improve education systems.

You’ll be joining a group of like-minded, ambitious individuals who work collaboratively and are all committed to our core mission, that every child has the potential to succeed. Having just celebrated our 20th anniversary, we are shaping our goals for the next 20 and there has never been a more exciting time to join us.

Benefits

• 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising with each year of service and full office closure between Christmas and New Year
• Hybrid working, with currently one day a week in our state-of-the-art office in West London working alongside colleagues
• Regular social events
• A flexible approach to working with understanding and consideration for work life balance and personal commitments
• As an Ark employee, you will have the opportunity to be part of the TPT (The Pension Trust) scheme, our workplace pension scheme where we make an 11% contribution; you are not required to contribute towards this scheme unless you choose to. Depending on your role you may also be entitled to LGPS/TPS which is a defined benefit scheme where you contribute a percentage based on how much you earn (as do we) in exchange for a guaranteed amount in your pension pot every year
• Access to high-quality professional learning throughout your career, offering both face-to-face sessions and a bespoke online learning platform
• Access to Ark Rewards scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers, interest-free loans available for season tickets or a bike, gym discounts offering up to 40% off your local gym and free eye tests

How to Apply:

Apply with a CV and cover letter on our online recruitment portal. Applications to be submitted by 9am on Friday 24th May 2024 but please note: we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this advert may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response.

Please contact Sarah Dowey at sarah.dowey@arkcurriculumplus.co.uk if you have any queries about the role.

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.  

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process, please click this link. 

 Ark Schools are committed to attracting, developing and retaining a diverse workforce, with a broad range of backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Please click here to learn more