Head of Maths

This is a crucial departmental leadership position of responsibility: the person appointed will provide academic and pedagogical leadership of the department and will work closely with the Senior Leadership team as part of our commitment to putting ‘Students First’. You will be an inspiring leader with the energy and creativity to lead and motivate a team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.

Outwood Academy City Fields is an excellent place to take the next step in your career. Our school is at the heart of the community and is a welcoming and friendly environment; students and staff make excellent progress together. 

We expect our staff to bring out the best in each student. Our diverse curriculum has something for everyone, with extra guidance for those requiring additional support, and we do whatever it takes to help young people develop a sense of responsibility – towards themselves, each other, their community and the wider world. 

We are extremely proud of the achievements of our students and therefore we are seeking applications from applicants with integrity, imagination and energy for this rewarding role as a Head of Maths. This is an opportunity to join our established Maths Department with six Maths teachers who are committed to driving progress and attainment to improve the life chances of every student. 

We need a leader who is passionate about their subject and keen to drive their department to provide young people with the best possible education whatever their background or ability. If you care about the success of all students and have the energy, enthusiasm to make that success a reality, we would welcome your application

There are significant opportunities for your own continuing professional development through the Trust should you wish for either Senior Leadership in school or becoming a Director of Mathematics across a number of academies within the Family. Here, there is the opportunity for you, longer term, to develop your mathematics leadership skills and have a wider impact supporting a larger number of colleagues and students.

The Yorkshire and Humber MathsHub is led within the Outwood Institute of Education by our Executive Director of Maths, Kathryn Greenhalgh. The Hub runs a variety of highly successful CPD programmes that you can participate in yourself or get involved with facilitating. There are amazing opportunities to contribute to the improvement of mathematics right across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services to support our educational vision. Your strong leadership potential and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students. This appointment represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute substantially to the ongoing success at GCSE.

 If you would like to discuss this position further, please contact Ann Jarrett, Business Manager via a.jarrett@cityfields.outwood.com

For more information and to apply online, please go to: www.outwood.com > Careers.

Closing date: 10.00am on 19 February 2023.

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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.