Curriculum Leader in Maths
Great Park Academy, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE13 9FRThis job expired on 23 March 2026
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
23 March 2026 at 9am
Date listed
9 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916 - £51,048 (MPS/UPR) plus TLR 1C (£14,862)
Curriculum Leader in Maths job summary
*Please note this is a full time role, and you will be paid all year round as per STPCD (School Teacher’s Pay and Conditions Document). Please disregard the fields 'contract term' and 'hours per year'.
We are seeking an exceptional Curriculum Leader in Mathematics to join our team at Great Park Academy. This is a pivotal role for an ambitious and inspiring professional who can lead the development of outstanding teaching and learning within the Mathematics department.
You will take strategic responsibility for raising achievement and progress in Mathematics across the academy. This includes leading curriculum development, implementing effective assessment strategies, and ensuring high-quality teaching practice. You will line-manage and motivate a team of dedicated staff, fostering a collaborative and innovative culture that drives excellence.
As a key member of the leadership team, you will contribute to whole-school priorities and play an active role in shaping the future of the academy. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on student outcomes and to lead a department that is central to our vision of academic success
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for an inspiring and forward-thinking leader with a passion for Mathematics and a proven ability to raise standards. The successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Excellent classroom practice and a track record of high achievement and progress across KS2, KS3 and KS4
- Expertise in curriculum development and assessment strategies within Mathematics.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to influence and motivate others.
- A creative, innovative approach to teaching and learning, with a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Excellent knowledge of current developments and best practice in Mathematics education.
- Outstanding organisational and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with staff, students, and parents.
- Resilience, adaptability, and a positive attitude towards change and challenge.
- A reflective practitioner with enthusiasm, drive, and a sense of humour.
- Qualified Teacher Status and a good relevant degree.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
- A competitive salary
- Benefits including; excellent pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, free on-site parking
- An opportunity to work with highly-skilled professionals
- Enthusiastic and motivated students
- An exciting and extensive commitment to professional development
- A school with its community at heart
- An exciting programme of staff wellbeing activities
- Wider career development opportunities to be involved across Gosforth Group
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, or you are unable to complete the online application form and require this in another format please contact us by email: peoplegreatpark@gosforthgroup.org.uk
Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.
The Trust is committed to equality, inclusion and diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Further information about the job
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.
About Great Park Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 9 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 327 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 9 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Great Park Academy website
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