Assistant Curriculum Leader - Mathematics
Matthew Arnold School, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 9JE29 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Sept 2025
Closing date
20 January 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
18 December 2024
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £31,650.00 - £49,084.00 Annually (Actual) TLR2b (£5,643)
Assistant Curriculum Leader - Mathematics job summary
Job Title: Assistant Curriculum Leader - Mathematics
Responsible to: Curriculum Leader Mathematics
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR2b (£5,643)
The School
Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford, seeking a Assistant Curriculum Leader for Mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.
The school is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-18 institution with 1,300+ pupils, serving urban and rural areas in west Oxford. We pride ourselves on high achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students, driven by continuous staff development.
The Role
The Assistant Curriculum Leader supports the Curriculum Leader (CL) in leading and managing the mathematics department to ensure high-quality teaching, effective resource use, and improved student outcomes. This role includes responsibilities beyond those outlined in the National Standards for qualified teachers.
General Duties
Support the CL Mathematics in developing and implementing departmental policies and the curriculum
Assist with improvement plans, departmental reports, and deputise for the CL when needed
Contribute to delivering consistently high-quality lessons across key stages and develop teaching and learning practices
Monitor schemes of work, ensuring clarity of lesson outcomes, and evaluate their implementation and impact
Support staff with tracking student progress and maintaining records in line with school policies
Help monitor and enhance teaching quality and student achievement, offering constructive feedback and setting targets
Undertake performance development of staff, supporting training needs, and leading professional development through coaching and example
Address staff concerns or absences in collaboration with the leadership team and CL Mathematics
Lead the development and assessment of the KS3-5 curriculum, including schemes of work, assessments, and practical exams
Ensure effective management of departmental resources
What we are looking for:
A talented teacher with a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes
Strong leader who can inspire and develop colleagues to achieve their full potential
Team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.
How to Apply
To apply for this fantatsic opportunity please complete the application form on My New Term. For inquiries, contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs are not accepted.
About Matthew Arnold School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1285 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Matthew Arnold School website (opens in new tab)
Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this.
The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to NQTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.
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