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Leader of KS4 Maths

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

This job expired on 15 May 2025 – see similar jobs

• Closing date

  15 May 2025 at 9am

• Date listed

  7 May 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:

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What skills and experience we're looking for

Job Purpose:

The Maths KS4 Leader will be responsible for leading and managing the Key Stage 4 Mathematics curriculum, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, and supporting the academic progress of students. The role involves strategic planning, curriculum development, and fostering a positive learning environment.

Principal Responsibilties

Curriculum Leadership:

• Develop and implement the KS4 Mathematics curriculum in line with national standards.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the curriculum and make necessary adjustments.
• Ensure the curriculum is engaging, challenging, and accessible to all students.

Teaching and Learning:

• Lead by example in delivering high-quality Mathematics lessons.
• Support and mentor KS4 Mathematics teachers to improve teaching practices.
• Utilise data to track student progress and implement interventions where necessary.

Student Achievement:

• Set high expectations for student achievement and behaviour.
• Analyse assessment data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop strategies to support students in achieving their full potential.

Professional Development:

• Organise and lead professional development sessions for the Mathematics department.
• Stay updated with the latest educational research and best practices in Mathematics teaching.
• Encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the department.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Foster strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders about student progress and departmental initiatives.
• Collaborate with other departments to support cross-curricular learning.

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.

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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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