Second in Maths
Outwood Academy Danum, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, DN2 5QD7 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
8 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
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
- MPS1 to UPS3
Additional allowances
TLR 2.2 - £5,650
What skills and experience we're looking for
Maths really matters to the Outwood Family of Schools and at Outwood Academy Danum
We are seeking a teacher of maths who is passionate about the subject with a strong desire to help all children see and appreciate the value of maths. The ability to teach KS5 is desirable as we are committed to continuing to provide excellent Post 16 provision.
At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we're not just a collection of schools, we're a family driven by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives. With a proven track record of success and a reputation for excellence, we're one of the oldest and largest multi-academy trusts in the country. We're passionate about providing a world-class education for every student, and maths is at the heart of that mission. We're on a mission to put this vital subject at the heart of every child's learning journey, and we need passionate educators like you to join us.
Outwood and Outwood Academy Danum is THE place to be for maths teachers:
Become the best you can be:Elevate your teaching through our renowned Outwood Institute of Education programmes and access to the very best national and international CPD opportunities.
Lead the way:We're committed to nurturing the future leaders of maths education. Could that be you?
Join a thriving community:Collaborate and share best practice with a network of 42 schools and passionate maths specialists across all key stages (3-18 years).
Make a real impact:Help us unlock life-changing opportunities for all students, including the most vulnerable.
Enjoy a balanced life:Benefit from our commitment to workload reduction and innovative technology that empowers teachers.
You've found your passion. Now let us help you find your perfect role.
Explore the exciting opportunities available across Outwood Grange Academies Trust and at Outwood Academy Danum and discover a career where you can truly thrive.
We can't wait to welcome you!
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and highly effective second in department to support the Head of Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and inspiring subject specialist, to lead on identified roles within the department; the successful applicant will be responsible for leading and teaching maths across all key stages and must be prepared to teach GCSE.You will be an excellent teacher with leadership experience and the ability to challenge individuals whilst supporting them to achieve outstanding results.You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking only outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services to support our educational vision. Your strong leadership and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students.
The maths department at Outwood Academy Danum has 11 purpose classrooms based in our brand new building, each equipped with an interactive TV to support the delivery of lessons. You will be joining a strong department that ranges in experience from ECT2 to more than 20 years experience and members of the Senior Leadership Team. We also benefit from a one to one tutor who offers intervention to students. The department is led by our experienced Head of Department with a vision to succeed. Leadership development, succession planning and capacity building are major priorities for the Trust as this enables us to facilitate rapid progression for those who want to advance either in the classroom or at a leadership level.
You will be well supported by an experienced team of teachers and Directors as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.
The Academy benefits from being part of the Outwood Family of Schools, which affords opportunities for staff to work and progress across several schools if desired. All staff are guaranteed a minimum of two hours CPD per week and a further comprehensive programme of professional development is provided through our own network of teaching schools. Our Executive Director for Maths leads Yorkshire and the Humber MathsHub and there are masses of opportunities for you to get involved in the fantastic projects they run.
If you share our vision, join our family.
What the school offers its staff
Chief Executive Officer: Lee Wilson
Principal: Mandy Crane
We are an Ofsted Good rated, 11-18 academy, with a thriving sixth form and a campus undergoing a transformation, based in the friendly, South Yorkshire town of Doncaster.
We are proud to say that our recent OFSTED inspection in 2024 cited that the school is a 'Good' school, identifying how the school is an 'inclusive school' where 'pupils of every background are provided with the opportunities they need to be successful.' We value our staff highly, and have established a truly supportive environment where staff training and well being is at the heart of all we do. We are focused on creating a culture of success, a positive climate for learning, and increased attainment, achievement and social and emotional development.
We are proud to have been awarded Silver Status by the Carnegie Centre of Excellence for Mental Health Award and to have received the IQM Award, which highlights our commitment to inclusion.We have also recently achieved our Eco Schools award along with our Leading the Way award for meeting all eight Gastsby Benchmarks to support employability for our students.
We believe we are on a journey towards Outstanding. Help to take us to the next level.
We work hard to ensure we reduce workload on staff, allowing more time in the classroom to put our vision of students first, raising standards and transforming lives into practice.
All academies within the Outwood Family have gained the IQM Inclusive Schools Award with 18 having Centre of Excellence status and one holding Flagship status.
If you share our vision, join our family.
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Outwood Academy Danum
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1167 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Outwood Academy Danum website
- Email address
- b.slater@danum.outwood.com
We are a large 11-18 comprehensive school with a thriving sixth form. Outwood Academy Danum became part of the Outwood family of schools in September 2016, in a recent Ofsted inspection we were graded good and we are still improving to become outstanding. This is an opportunity for you to join us on this journey.
As the highest performing Family of Schools in the North of England, Outwood Grange Academies Trust is transforming the futures of countless young people.
Arranging a visit to Outwood Academy Danum
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email b.slater@danum.outwood.com.
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