Maths Lead (Maternity Cover)

Isle of Ely Primary School, Ely, Cambridgeshire, CB6 2FG

7 days remaining to apply

Start date details
22 April 2025
Closing date
7 February 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 January 2025

Job details

Job role: Teacher
Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
Working pattern: Full time
Contract type: Fixed term
Full-time equivalent salary: £31,650.00 - £43,607.00 Annually (FTE) MPS/UPS +TLR2

Maths Lead (Maternity Cover) job summary

THIS IS AN INTERNAL POSITION FOR THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST EMPLOYEES ONLY

Position: Maths Lead (Maternity Cover)
Salary: MPR (£31,650 - £43,607) or UPR (£45,646 - £49,084) with TLR 2
Location: Isle of Ely Primary School
Contract: Full Time, Maternity Cover
Start Date: 22nd April 2025
Closing Date: 7th February 2025

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled class teacher with a passion for Mathematics and a desire to take the next step in their career as a temporary Maths Lead. This exciting opportunity will see you join our management team, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and middle leaders to drive improvements and enhance the quality of education at our school.

About the Role:

As a Maths Lead, you will:

Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and support professional development.
Play a key role in shaping and implementing strategies that inspire a love of maths across the school.
Work closely with staff, students, and families to promote high standards of teaching, learning, and achievement.

About you:

The ideal candidate will:

Have a clear and confident understanding of effective maths teaching and learning practices.
Be familiar with and demonstrate proficiency in White Rose Maths.
Motivate and inspire pupils, staff, parents, and carers.
Work collaboratively as part of a team to raise aspirations and outcomes for all learners.
Show a strong commitment to equity and inclusion in education.
Be a creative, self-driven practitioner ready to embrace this leadership challenge.

You will:

Develop your career as a leader in a compassionate and inclusive Trust who values you and the role you play
Be a part of a supportive and friendly management team
Gain valuable experience in a leadership position

This role provides a fantastic opportunity for a professional looking to expand their leadership skills. In-house CPD and tailored training will be provided as needed.

For more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Bryony Surtees, Head teacher on bsurtees@isleofelyprimary.org or 01353 612818.

The Active Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to actively share this commitment. All adults working in our Trust in whatever capacity will be part of a thorough safer recruitment process. All appointments will be subject to pre-employment checks including the taking of satisfactory references and enhanced criminal record clearance in line with the need to create and maintain a safe culture.

The Active Learning Trust reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date. With this in mind, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

To ensure we recruit and retain the best talent, all new employees recruited to the Active Learning Trust (leadership, teaching and support staff) will be subject to a 6 months’ probation period at the start of their employment. This policy aims to assess new employees' alignment with our culture, teaching standards, and student needs. It is designed to foster success; with regular evaluations and support mechanisms in place, helping us to identify and nurture talent.

We value diversity and welcome applications from all, including those with protected characteristics under the Equality Act. Flexible working will be considered for all roles deemed suitable.

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.