Leader of KS4 Maths

Aldridge School - A Science College, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 0BG

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  29 April 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  11 April 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: 32.5, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  TLR2B

What skills and experience we're looking for

1. Set High Expectations

• Create a safe, respectful, and stimulating environment.
• Set challenging goals for all pupils.
• Model positive attitudes and behavior.

2. Promote Progress and Outcomes

• Be accountable for pupils' progress.
• Plan teaching based on pupils' capabilities and prior knowledge.
• Encourage pupils to reflect on their progress.

3. Demonstrate Subject Knowledge

• Have a strong grasp of the subject and curriculum.
• Stay updated on subject developments.
• Promote high standards of literacy and correct use of English.

4. Plan and Teach Well-Structured Lessons

• Use lesson time effectively to impart knowledge.
• Foster a love of learning and curiosity.
• Set homework and plan activities to extend learning.
• Reflect on teaching effectiveness.

5. Adapt Teaching for All Pupils

• Differentiate teaching methods to meet pupils' needs.
• Understand factors affecting learning and how to overcome them.
• Adapt teaching to support pupils' development stages.

6. Use Assessment Productively

• Understand and use assessment requirements.
• Use formative and summative assessments to track progress.
• Provide regular feedback to pupils.

7. Manage Behaviour Effectively

• Establish clear rules and routines.
• Promote good behaviour in and out of the classroom.
• Use praise, sanctions, and rewards fairly.

8. Fulfil Wider Professional Responsibilities

• Contribute to the school's life and ethos.
• Build professional relationships with colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents.

Personal and Professional Conduct

• Uphold public trust and maintain high ethical standards.
• Treat pupils with dignity and respect.
• Safeguard pupils' wellbeing.
• Respect others' rights and uphold British values.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Act within statutory frameworks.

What the school offers its staff

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and we encourage applicants to review it before applying.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details regarding this check are available from the school or by visitingwww.crb.gov.uk.

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 are not accepted.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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About Aldridge School - A Science College

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1593 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Aldridge School - A Science College website
• Email address: jasmine.gill@merciantrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/aldridge-school-a-science-college-walsall

We are a comprehensive school of over 1500 students situated near the centre of Aldridge village. We believe that it is our responsibility to work to meet the needs of every individual student, challenging them to achieve their best, supporting them to become responsible young adults and preparing them for their next steps into the world of work or further education.

Aldridge School is a good school (Ofsted 2022).  It is a school which is proud of its traditions and successes which have been achieved through hard work and high expectations. In particular, we encourage our students to be Respectful, Responsible, Resilient and Ready to learn in order that they will be happy and successful at school and in the wider world beyond.

 Aldridge School has a dedicated, talented and conscientious team of staff who work together to provide a high standard of teaching, excellent pastoral care and professional support services. Our broad curriculum is designed to meet national expectations, be relevant and interesting, support our students in achieving the best possible standards in external examinations and to equip them with the skills they need to be successful in adult life.

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