Head of Numeracy

Weston Secondary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP

5 days remaining to apply

Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
22 April 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
7 April 2025

Job details

Job role: Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject: Mathematics
Working pattern: Full time: 32.5 hours, 52 weeks a year - Teacher contract
Contract type: Permanent
Pay scale: M1 - UPS3
Additional allowances: TLR 2.7 £5,641

What skills and experience we're looking for

WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:

Can teach a stimulating, imaginative and challenging curriculum
Can demonstrate high quality teaching and be able to inspire and enthuse students to learn
Can demonstrate the passion, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.
Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide numeracy strategy.
Work collaboratively with all departments to integrate numeracy into their subject areas.
Provide training and support for teachers to enhance numeracy teaching across the curriculum.
Promote a positive culture of numeracy, engaging both students and staff through innovative initiatives and events.
Develop targeted interventions to support students with numeracy difficulties.
Liaise with parents, governors, and external organisations to enhance numeracy provision.

What the school offers its staff

WE CAN OFFER YOU:

Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
In-house Teaching School
An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members

Further details about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Numeracy to join our Mathematics department at Weston Secondary School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET). This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated educator to take the lead in designing and implementing a whole-school numeracy strategy, ensuring that all students develop the mathematical confidence and skills they need to succeed.

The Mathematics department delivers a broad and engaging curriculum, covering key areas such as algebra, geometry, statistics, and problem-solving. Weston Secondary School is seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Maths teacher to support the continued success of this vital subject.

HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.

Our vision is to cultivate a diverse student community characterised by high aspirations and a commitment to personal development. Upholding our values, we aim to provide an enriching curriculum and exceptional teaching that empowers our students to believe in themselves and embrace the courage to pursue their dreams fearlessly.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic team leader with strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students in all areas of mathematics, particularly numeracy. The ideal candidate will possess drive, energy, and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for our students. Weston Secondary School has begun an exciting programme of investment into the Mathematics department, and we encourage applications from teachers eager to join the school at this exciting stage of growth and development.

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.