Director of Maths

Director of Maths

Full-time

September 2021

Highly competitive salary: (L6-10 or negotiable, for experienced candidate)

At Magna Academy, we are wholly ambitious for students to have an education that will enable them to have an enriching and fulfilling life. Our academy is a vibrant and exciting place to work and was graded as outstanding in all areas by Ofsted in June 2015 and December 2018. We value our staff highly, and treat work load very seriously. Our systems ensure teachers can really focus on the core purpose – teaching in a sustainable way.

The successful candidate will be:

We are looking to recruit an exceptional candidate to the role of Director of Maths to join our extended leadership team at Magna Academy. This will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity to build upon the existing track record of success within Maths. The candidate will be able to demonstrate the ability to lead a successful department drawing on their extensive teaching and leadership experience.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and inspiring leader that is highly motivated with a strong presence, who is ambitious for students, their colleagues and the academy. They will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with experience of raising standards for students and enhancing the skills of teachers.

The post would be ideal for those that can teach Maths across the full age and ability range of students. We require someone that can lead and develop teams within the subject area and across the academy. The successful candidate will be able to lead on the development of the Maths curriculum so that they offer engagement, stretch, support and challenge to all students. They will be able to identify outstanding teaching and learning, hold others to account, accurately assess the progress and achievement of students, groups and cohorts and provide appropriate provision to ensure progress of all is maximised.

Ultimately we are looking for a committed leader with an uncompromising belief that all students deserve an outstanding education. They will uphold our inclusive ethos and provide opportunities for all students to progress well.

What we offer:

• Bespoke support and line management from an experienced Vice Principal
• Professional progression opportunities
• Great students who conduct themselves impeccably
• Strong systems and structures meaning students feel safe and secure
• Measures to reduce staff workload such as centralised detentions and a sensible feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – we do not have onerous/impossible marking policies
• A centralised homework system at KS3
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop – we believe that trusting our staff with autonomy helps to develop a strong ‘develop and excel’ culture
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• CPD starts as soon as you are appointed and is ongoing
• State of the art facilities and a very pleasant location in beautiful Dorset

Next steps:

Magna Academy Poole offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, talented individual looking to develop their career. Ordinarily, we would be delighted to show you around our academy in order to fully appreciate our excellent learning environment, however due to the current exceptional circumstances this will unfortunately not be possible. If you do have any questions about the role please contact zchallis@magna-aspirations.org to arrange an informal, confidential discussion about the role.

How to Apply:

Please click on the “quick apply” button to submit an on-line application.

Closing date for applications: midnight 15th March 2021

Interviews: Thursday 18th March 2021

Learn more about Magna Academy at:  www.magna-aspirations.org

Magna Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check before taking up the post.