Head of Maths
Stanley High School, Southport, Merseyside, PR9 9TF2 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
4 April 2025 at 9am
Date listed
14 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS plus TLR 1B
Additional allowances
TLR 1B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Responsible to: Senior Leadership Team Member
Responsible for: Learning outcomes, progress and personal development of students. Professional growth of staff line managed.
Post Title: Curriculum Area Leader for Mathematics
Grade: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 1B
Principal Accountabilities:
- Leadership of the area
- Achievement of all students across the area
- Enhancing the teaching of others
- Line managing a significant number of staff
Main Activities and Responsibilities
The responsibilities listed in this job description are to be undertaken in addition to your responsibilities as a Schoolteacher as defined in the relevant Conditions of Service and the Generic Job Description for all teachers at the school.
Leadership of the Area
The post holder will provide a clear direction for the work and development of the faculty within the context of the overall activity of the school, promoting high standards and a commitment to improvement by personal example and effective line management.
The post holder will ensure: -
- The area has explicit aims and values, which are reflected in all its work.
- The curriculum is regularly reviewed and developed to enhance learning.
- The department identifies appropriate priorities and targets, takes action and then reviews progress towards them.
- Staff, accommodation and other resources are used efficiently.
- There is rigorous monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning.
- All school policies are understood and implemented by members of the faculty.
- Accommodation allows the curriculum to be taught effectively and is safe for purpose.
- The views of stakeholders are sought and used to evaluate and inform the development of the faculty.
- High quality information is collected on student progress and made available to the Headteacher and parents.
Pupil Progress within and beyond Assigned Groups
The post-holder will, directly and through effective line management including coaching and mentoring of staff, support the progress of all students to ensure they will: -
- Acquire new knowledge and skills, develop ideas and increase their understanding.
- Understand what they are doing, how well they have done and how they can improve.
- Think and learn for themselves.
Enhancing the Teaching of Others
The post holder will enhance the teaching of others within the area by enabling colleagues to: -
- Develop and improve subject knowledge and pedagogy.
- Plan effectively, setting clear objectives that pupils understand.
- Challenge and inspire Students.
- Develop and improve teaching skills.
- Use methods that allow all students to learn effectively.
- Assess students work thoroughly and use these assessments to inform their planning.
Line Managing a Significant Number of Staff
The post holder will be responsible for line managing the staff in their area as identified. This may include both teaching and support staff. This responsibility will include areas of both a professional nature and areas concerning conditions of service and employment.
The post-holder will ensure that: -
- There is effective appraisal and performance management for staff in the area following school policies.
- There is effective delegation to enable all staff to contribute to the success of the area.
- There is effective induction of new staff.
- If the area is a provider of Initial Teacher Training, students are effectively trained and supported.
- The Headteacher is kept informed of the number, qualifications and experience of teachers and support staff required to meet the demands of the area and curriculum.
- Attendance, punctuality, professional performance and development needs are monitored, recorded and reported.
- Return to work interviews are completed and any action required reported to the Headteacher.
All these responsibilities will be undertaken within the context of
a) The School Teachers Conditions of Service.
b) To undertake any other duty as specified in the Teachers' Standards (2012) as specified by DfE.
c) The expectations of standards for Threshold Teachers as defined by DfE.
d) The expectations of standards for Subject Leaders as defined by DfE.
Copies of these documents can be obtained from the office.
In addition to these specific responsibilities, the post-holder may be required to undertake any additional responsibility that might be deemed to be reasonable.
These responsibilities may be reviewed at any time with due consultation and will be reviewed at regular intervals as part of the School Improvement Planning process.
What the school offers its staff
Welcome to Stanley High School, part of the Southport Learning Trust. We are a values-led school. Our mission is to ensure that every Stanley High School student is given the best opportunity and support to realise their full potential and develop those skills and qualities needed to make good choices and go on to lead happy and successful lives.
Everything we do here is guided by our school motto ‘Success for All’ and underpinned by our key values of Aspire, Challenge, Excel. We are ambitious for our students and want them to present themselves proudly and confidently. We also encourage them to challenge themselves and be determined to succeed. This is so they can excel by being well-rounded, caring and respectful young adults who know how to get the best out of themselves and others they encounter.
Staff here understand the importance of creating a school culture that is friendly and supportive, and which fosters a sense of ambition while celebrating the achievement of all. We aim to nurture in all students a lifelong love of learning and an understanding that everyone can fulfil their ambitions regardless of how wide the gap between starting points and desired destinations may seem. The successful candidate will play an active role in realising this by modelling and upholding high expectations and high standards at all times.
On a day-to-day basis, we are committed to providing excellent teaching, a broad curriculum and wonderful pastoral care for each individual student. We understand the that our staff are our best resource, and we are committed to investing in them and their professional development to ensure that our students have the best experience we can offer. Staff here are specialists in their areas and are further developed through bespoke CPD opportunities as well as access to professional training programmes and qualifications.
Student experience is also prioritised outside of the classroom. At Stanley, we have a variety of extra and co-curricular events and activities that take place regularly throughout the year and staff are always willing to go the extra mile to put on trips, clubs and shows aimed at supporting, stretching and challenging students in their thinking. Our sporting prowess in particular knows no bounds and if successful, you will be joining the Southport Learning Trust; a family of eight schools which includes six secondary schools and two primary schools in the locality where you would gain support from a wider group of senior leaders. Schools in our Trust include Birkdale High School, Bedford Primary School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and, of course, Stanley High School. Being part of a Trust will give you the opportunity to share and be involved in developing practice across multiple schools. You would benefit from an excellent Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to your well-being and professional development.
We would like to invest in the long-term career of an exceptional candidate and would welcome visits from prospective applicants. Please contact the school office on 01704 228940 or hcasady@stanleyhigh.co.uk, to arrange a convenient time.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Kind regards,
Nicki Gregg
Executive Headteacher
Commitment to safeguarding
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Southport Learning Trust is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened and are publicly available online, which Southport Learning Trust might want to explore with you at the interview.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hcasady@stanleyhigh.co.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Stanley High School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 841 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Stanley High School website
- Email address
- hcasady@stanleyhigh.co.uk
Stanley High School is a proud member of the Southport Learning Trust family of schools leading to collaboration amongst our wider school community. We have a strong safeguarding culture and we will expect you to champion this within your role. Our staff will engage in high quality Continuous Professional Development at both school and Trust level and all staff have access to our supportive well-being package.
Arranging a visit to Stanley High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hcasady@stanleyhigh.co.uk.
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