KS3 Co-ordinator of Mathematics

Poole High School, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BW

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027 or later for the right candidate

• Closing date

  6 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  25 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale plus TLR 2.2, £32,916 to £51,048 plus TLR of £5,873 With a pay award pending

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Mathematics to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department.

We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes. You will work with the Director of Mathematics, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

• To maintain standards of students' attainment and achievement in the curriculum area
• To be responsible for the development of schemes of work and assessment materials across a specific key stage
• To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of curriculum and assessment effectiveness in the subject at a specific key stage
• To be responsible for leading, managing and developing the support for students within the curriculum area at a specific key stage.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a high-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose, driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Able to evidence outstanding teaching and learning
• Able to evidence strong outcomes at GCSE, which is reflected through both attainment and progress against national expectations
• Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

What the school offers its staff

• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners – leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff, e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Free and easy on-site parking

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

We value diversity and inclusiveness. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities. We don't discriminate on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/nationality, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. We'll only consider people who can evidence their right to work in the UK. We're committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes to safeguard children. We undertake enhanced criminal records checks before appointment. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Mathematics KS3 Co-ordinator Job Description (PHS).pdf - 180 KB (opens in new tab)

Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Mathematics - Advert Sep 26.pdf - 140 KB (opens in new tab)

About Poole High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1891 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Poole High School website
• Email address: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/poole-high-school-poole

Arranging a visit to Poole High School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@twynhamlearning.com.

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