Curriculum Leader within Mathematics (HPA/PP and MEI project lead). 0.8

Swanshurst School, Birmingham, West Midlands, B13 0TW

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  6 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  6 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Part time: 0.8 FTE with 0.6 FTE teaching commitment and 0.2 FTE dedicated leadership development time.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-U3
• Additional allowances:

  Plus TLR2c (£3,527 per annum fte)

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a new or experienced leader to grow and enhance our large and successful mathematics leadership team. The successful applicant will lead a whole-school mathematics initiative focused on teacher development and student interventions to improve the provision and outcomes for HPA disadvantaged students at GCSE and their subsequent progression to mathematics and further mathematics post-16. This role has 1 day per week of dedicated leadership development time.

The mathematics department at Swanshurst is a highly successful one; students make above average rates of progress. We would expect the successful candidate to teach mathematics to the full ability range at key stages 3 and 4. We also offer Level 3 mathematical studies, A-level mathematics and A-Level further mathematics so can provide the opportunity for KS5 teaching.

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of department and senior leaders to:

• Identify target students for school-led interventions and monitor and report on their participation in activities, progress and outcomes, with a focus on closing gaps for disadvantaged students.
• Manage a programme of additional curriculum support and enrichment for target students.
• Coordinate a tailored programme of professional development, drawing on programmes provided by external organisations.
• Manage a programme for students studying A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics to ensure they have access to high-quality tuition support to develop the skills needed to access A/A* grades and perform well in university assessments.
• Ensure that the mathematics curriculum addresses the needs of high prior attaining and disadvantaged students.

The successful candidate will be an inspirational professional with:

• A track record of good teaching.
• A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 students
• An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours
• A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels
• The skills to effectively lead and manage others
• A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters
• A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst

What the school offers its staff

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career, including the full range of NPQs.

The school is part of the newly formed West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) which opened in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well-being for staff and pupils.

WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS, Prohibition Check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identify and right to work.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

To comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will seek and scrutinise references prior to interviews. Referees will be contacted to provide further clarification if needed. All information provided by referees will be compared for consistency against the information disclosed in your application form, and you will be asked about any discrepancies at interview.

Short listed candidates – an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Swanshurst School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1920 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Swanshurst School website
• Email address: recruitment@swanshurst.org
• Phone number: 0121 464 2400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/swanshurst-school-birmingham

Arranging a visit to Swanshurst School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@swanshurst.org.

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