Director of Curriculum - Quantitative Disciplines
South Molton Community College, South Molton, Devon, EX36 4LA21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
25 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
4 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subjects
- Business studies, Computing, Design and technology, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 Hours Per Week
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership L6-L10
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an exceptional leader to join our Senior Leadership Team as the Director of Curriculum for our Quantitative Disciplines. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for strategically guiding the direction and development of our designated Curriculum Area, aligning it with the school's Improvement Plan. Your mission will be to raise standards of student progress and achievement by ensuring that subjects and staff possess excellent pedagogical skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Enhance the quality of curriculum knowledge through the delivery of high-quality weekly subject CPD and co-planning sessions, staying up-to-date with national and international curriculum developments.
- Line manage staff, foster positive relationships with all stakeholders, and champion diversity and inclusivity.
- Analyse data, track and monitor student progress, and ensure that agreed targets are achieved or exceeded.
- Deliver consistently excellent teaching, ensure high-quality implementation of the curriculum, and inspire both staff and students.
- Monitor and evaluate progress, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to the school's self-evaluation and improvement planning.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Extensive experience in a leadership role within a secondary school setting
- Proven track record of driving improvements in student outcomes and the quality of teaching and learning
- Excellent subject and curriculum knowledge, with the ability to model and coach outstanding practice
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and motivate others
- Commitment to continuous professional development and a research-informed approach to education
Desirable Qualities:
- Experience in leading a Curriculum Area in a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science)
- Ability to lead on an additional whole-school responsibility (e.g., Careers, Pupil Premium, Enrichment)
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with other leaders and external partners
What the school offers its staff
Why Join South Molton Community College?
Situated in the beautiful North Devon countryside, just a stone's throw away from the stunning coastlines of Woolacombe and Croyde, South Molton Community College offers an unparalleled work-life balance. With a vibrant enrichment programme, a comprehensive student leadership programme, and strong representation in county sports, this is a school that truly values the holistic development of its students.
Underpinned by a relentless focus on research and data-informed practice, South Molton Community College is an outward-facing school that strives to become the best in North Devon and the first choice for students and parents alike. If you share our vision and would like to join us on our journey to becoming a World-Class institution, we encourage you to arrange a visit, come and see us, and apply now.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@smcc.devon.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About South Molton Community College
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 647 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- South Molton Community College website
- Email address
- recruitment@smcc.devon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01769572129
South Molton Community College has an excellent team of dedicated and talented staff. It has been graded good under the new Ofsted framework in 2019.
‘The school has a strong ethos of respect and tolerance. Pupils are clear about the need to treat everyone equally. High levels of appreciation of others are evident across the school. Pupils want to learn, and they work hard in lessons. Staff have high expectations of pupils’ behaviour, and low-level disruption is rare. Teachers establish clear routines in lessons.’ Dec Ofsted 2019
In April 2017 we moved into a new school. The school is growing in popularity and this growth is likely to continue. We also believe passionately in providing a well-rounded education to our students both in and out of the classroom and are committed to supporting our staff.
Arranging a visit to South Molton Community College
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@smcc.devon.sch.uk.
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