Head of Mathematics

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’s inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.

Job Title: Head of Mathematics

Location:  NEW SCHOOL – Wisbech Free School

Salary: Main Teacher pay scale or Upper Teacher pay scale + TLR 2b (£5706.00) negotiable for the right candidate

Hours per week / Weeks per year: 32.5 hours per week/ 52 weeks per year

About the role

Are you passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for Mathematics? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Head of Mathematics to join our dynamic team. As the Head of Mathematics, you will play a pivotal role in developing, planning, and delivering a high-quality and engaging curriculum for students in Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 4. You will ignite a passion for mathematics that inspires every student to reach their full potential, including excelling in their GCSEs.

We believe the Wisbech Free School is one of the most exciting and important career opportunities to arise in North Cambridgeshire for many years. We are therefore looking for an exceptional individual with the moral purpose, knowledge and leadership skills required for working in areas of high disadvantage and delivering a culture of achievement for young people.

About the School

Wisbech Free School is a new 11-16 600-student (120 PAN) secondary school set to open for students in September 2024 to help meet growing demand for school places in Wisbech, North Cambridgeshire. The ‘Wisbech Free School’ was approved to open by the Department for Education in 2021 and will become the 12th school to join Brooke Weston Trust. The Trust has a close relationship with the local community and already runs the other secondary school, Thomas Clarkson Academy, and Peckover Primary School, in the town.

The school is due to open in its Phase One modular building to provide additional capacity for 90 students in September 2024. The Phase One building will be located off Weasenham Lane, immediately next to where the permanent new school building will be created. The new school will also be located next door to the existing Thomas Clarkson Academy campus, allowing the schools to share capacity and facilities to provide better opportunities for students and staff now and in the future.

Students and staff are expected to move into the new building in during the 2026/2027 academic year, subject to planning, where it will grow into a 120 PAN school.

 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 in this role and to our organisation we welcome your application!

Further details about the Academy, the above position and details of how to apply can be found on our website www.brookewestontrust.org  or by telephoning 01945 468411 Applications may be submitted in writing addressed to the Executive Principal or electronically to HR@thomasclarksonacademy.org

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: Wednesday 1st May 2024

Interview date: W/C 6th May 2024

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