Head of Mathematics

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School, one of four schools in the Twyford CE Academies Trust, is a new seven-form-entry secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 in Ealing, West London. The school has an excellent reputation and is rated “Outstanding” by Ofsted (March 23). As a new school within a highly aspirational and academically successful multi-academy Trust Ada Lovelace offers exciting development opportunities and good promotion prospects for talented and energetic teachers who support the ethos of our schools. The school offers comprehensive T&L and CPD opportunities for all teachers.

The role of Head of Maths is an exciting opportunity for an innovative teacher and curriculum planner who is ready to take on departmental leadership. The successful candidate will have responsibility for building the department in terms of curriculum planning and progress monitoring within the framework of the existing Trust curriculum model. The new post-holder will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the department is consistently high and will contribute to the development of a culture of sharing good practice. Additionally, they will be responsible for the delivery of a rich wider learning offer in Maths.

The new post-holder will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with an ability to lead training in teaching and learning. They will be an experienced curriculum and assessment planner, will have experience of achieving outstanding student outcomes across a range of abilities and will be an excellent analyst of student performance data.  They will be enthused by the prospect of leading and managing others to achieve common goals.  

The successful candidate will have:

• A good degree and QTS.
• Proven record of outstanding results.
• Outstanding skills as a classroom teacher and as a tutor.
• An excellent record of developmental work in current role.
• Some experience of managing or implementing pastoral systems and initiatives.
• Some experience of managing others / managing change.
• Ability to be reflective and driven towards self-improvement.
• Energy and enthusiasm.
• A commitment to the ethos of the school.

We offer: 

• Exceptional professional development and career progression.
• Positive working relationships at all levels.
• A supportive and lively Leadership Team.
• Opportunity to gain experience within 4 different Trust schools with a common commitment to professional collaboration.

Twyford CE Academies Trust

The Twyford Trust comprises four schools in the London Borough of Ealing. The Trust was established in October 2011 to enable an existing School, Twyford CE High School, to build on its successes and look outward to the large number of parents who were eager to become part of its community. The Twyford Trust aims to deliver outstanding education in a comprehensive school setting, and embraces the Twyford School motto ‘Life in all its fullness’, encouraging students to use their individual gifts wisely and well.  Supported by the London Diocesan Board for Schools (LDBS), the Trust is the overarching organisation which provides support for all Trust schools. The Trust has a highly evolved common curriculum which has been devised by staff within the four schools. The Trust is also the hub of Teach West London and prides itself on the standards of peer-led CPD within a dynamic culture of self-improvement.

Ada Lovelace CE High School, Ealing

Ada Lovelace Church of England High School opened in September 2018 and has had a smaller intake (125 students per year) for two years while co-located at William Perkin Church of England High School - an Ofsted Outstanding school - in Greenford. The school moved to its brand new permanent site in north Ealing in September 2020. It now has five Year Groups with a total of 868 students. The school will have 1,330 students when full. Ada Lovelace is named after the Victorian pioneer of computing – it has a specialism in digital technologies and will provide different routes from Year 7 in ICT and Computer Science as well as applications of Creative Media. Ada Lovelace also benefits from specialist provision and support from within the family of Trust schools. 

Closing date: 9am, Friday 24 March 2023

Interview date: Tuesday 28 March 2023

How to apply

Applications must be submitted to Recruitment at Twyford School by the closing date and time above. They can emailed to recruitment@twyfordacademies.org.uk 

Please see below for the Job Description.

“The school reserves the right to research shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process.”

The Twyford Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo the child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an enhanced disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and references from previous employers. For more information about the DBS please see https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check