Head of Mathematics / Senior Teacher

At Thorns Collegiate Academy, we are looking to appoint an inspirational Head of Mathematics to lead our Mathematics department, including embedding an outstanding curriculum and developing high quality practitioners. This role will also be a Senior Teacher role with the additional responsibility for the oversight, planning and delivery of the academy’s induction programme for all new staff including non-teaching staff; as well as acting as the lead within the academy for the ITT and ECT programmes.

We are looking for applicants with ambition, drive and vision who are ready to take the next step in their career and who have the skills, expertise and passion to enthuse our young people and lead our staff to achieve consistently high standards in this subject.

The successful candidate will be joining a close-knit team of highly professional staff who are committed to the improvement journey of a school that has recently been judged as Requires Improvement after entering Special Measures in 2016.

As part of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands, Thorns Collegiate Academy is a school that offers progression and opportunities at all levels, and the successful candidate can expect to be developed into the best practitioner they can be.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students following mathematics programmes within the academy
• Provide high quality leadership and management for mathematics education within the academy
• Develop effective working partnerships with other staff to secure high levels of student progress
• Liaise with all relevant stakeholders across the Trust to support strategic development, share good practice and plan collaborative activities
• Have oversight, planning and delivery of induction programme for all new staff including non-teaching staff
• Act as the lead within the academy for the ITT and ECT programmes, working in collaboration with other stakeholders within the Trust and external providers
• Contribute to wider whole school policy making as appropriate
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people and follow school and Trust policies including the staff code of conduct.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

The successful candidate will:

• Have experience teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4
• Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
• Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
• Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
• Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
• Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact
• Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
• Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate
• Have experience of mentoring ITTs and/or ECTs

We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children’s Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.

Closing Date: Sunday 23rd February 2025

Please note we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date.