Subject Leader for Maths

Shire Oak Academy, Walsall, West Midlands, WS9 9PA

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  26 September 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 September 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: Term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS + TLR
• Additional allowances:

  TLR

What skills and experience we're looking for

Closing Date - 26th Spetember 2025

Interviews - W/C 6th October 2025

Job Overview

If you’ve got the talent, passion, and determination – we’ve got all the support you need to become our nextSubject Leader in Maths.

AtShire Oak Academy, we are on an ambitious journey of improvement and growth. We want leaders who are ready to embracethis challenge and seize the opportunity to make a real difference. This is your chance to step up, shape the future of Maths at our school, and truly#BeIncredible.

From day one, you’ll have the backing of a dedicated mentor as well as phenomenal support from our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. You’ll also be part of a wider team of colleagues who share a deep commitment toincreasing opportunities and improving outcomesfor every single student.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the vision, ambition, and resilience to lead change.
• is a strong mathematician and a good team player.
• is passionate about Mathematics and can inspire both students and staff.
• believes in high expectations for all and shares our ethos ofdoing the right thing by our students.

Whether you’re already leading a Maths department, or you’re an ambitious teacher ready to step up, we want to hear from you.

About Shire Oak Academy

Shire Oak Academy is at the heart of the community in Walsall. We are proud to be part of theMercian Trust, a family of schools united by a commitment to students and to one another. Our Trust focuses on collaboration, integrity, and above all, doing what is right for young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is determined to raise aspirations and transform outcomes for our students. You’ll be joining a dedicated staff team and working with fantastic students, supported by great middle leaders who are making a real impact every day.

More about the role

As Subject Leader in Mathematics, you will:

• provide strategic and pedagogical leadership for the Maths department.
• inspire and motivate colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and secure outstanding outcomes.
• drive a culture of high expectations, resilience, and achievement across the department.
• work closely with senior leaders and the Mercian Trust Maths network to shape curriculum, raise attainment, and innovate in teaching practice.

You will need to:

• be a strong classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success at KS3 and KS4.
• show strong leadership potential with the ability to challenge, support, and develop others.
• possess the drive to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, and to play a central role in our academy’s improvement journey.

In return, we offer:

• extensive professional development opportunities within the Mercian Trust.
• the chance to work with a network of talented Maths leaders across the Trust.
• opportunities to teach atKS5.
• a dedicated and committed staff team.
• fantastic students and great middle leaders.
• benefits that come with being part of a strong and supportive multi-academy trust.
• a genuine opportunity to shape the future of Shire Oak Academy and the lives of our young people.

How to apply

We warmly encourage you to come and see our school in action, meet our staff, and get a feel for the community you could be joining. We want to talk to you — any question is a good one.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs S Read, Headteacher’s PA.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to#BeIncredible.

At Shire Oak Academy, we will invest in you and support you to reach your potential. As a school we are only as good as the people we work with and to ensure that we get the best from our young people, we need to make sure that we also get the best from our staff. Relationships matter and this is at the heart of what we do every day in our school and as one of 12 schools within the Mercian Trust.

Shire Oak Academy is not the easier school to work in currently, but we encourage you to visit to see we are far more than our most recent Ofsted report. We have a new Leadership Team, led by experienced Headteacher Matthew Everett and we would welcome applications from those wishing to join us on the exciting journey that Shire Oak is currently on. We are a community secondary school in Walsall Wood and proud of our inclusivity. Our ethos is built upon #BeIncredible and we accept that young people are going to make mistakes, but through positive interactions and support we will help to ensure that they fall less often and can reflect and learn from their mistakes and #BeIncredible in all that they do . Through our House System, and form tutors, we provide the care and support that is needed for all individuals and their families, including healthy competition. Everyone within the academy is expected to be an active member of their house, students and staff alike!

As well as offering a knowledge rich curriculum, which includes the full spectrum of creative subjects, we also offer an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. Our drama shows are as good as what you would see in the local theatres, our sports teams are committed and driven taking part in local and regional competitions, and our wide array of trips provide awe and wonder for our young people. If there is an opportunity to improve the cultural capital of our young people, we will always be open to ideas.

The design of our building is unique, a huge campus at the highest point in Walsall with incredible views and huge open spaces, with top of the range facilities, including sport, technology and photography spaces.

Come and see what Shire Oak Academy has to offer, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

What the school offers its staff

Closing Date - 26th Spetember 2025

Interviews - W/C 6th October 2025

Job Overview

If you’ve got the talent, passion, and determination – we’ve got all the support you need to become our nextSubject Leader in Maths.

AtShire Oak Academy, we are on an ambitious journey of improvement and growth. We want leaders who are ready to embracethis challenge and seize the opportunity to make a real difference. This is your chance to step up, shape the future of Maths at our school, and truly#BeIncredible.

From day one, you’ll have the backing of a dedicated mentor as well as phenomenal support from our Headteacher and Senior Leadership Team. You’ll also be part of a wider team of colleagues who share a deep commitment toincreasing opportunities and improving outcomesfor every single student.

We are looking for someone who:

• has the vision, ambition, and resilience to lead change.
• is a strong mathematician and a good team player.
• is passionate about Mathematics and can inspire both students and staff.
• believes in high expectations for all and shares our ethos ofdoing the right thing by our students.

Whether you’re already leading a Maths department, or you’re an ambitious teacher ready to step up, we want to hear from you.

About Shire Oak Academy

Shire Oak Academy is at the heart of the community in Walsall. We are proud to be part of theMercian Trust, a family of schools united by a commitment to students and to one another. Our Trust focuses on collaboration, integrity, and above all, doing what is right for young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is determined to raise aspirations and transform outcomes for our students. You’ll be joining a dedicated staff team and working with fantastic students, supported by great middle leaders who are making a real impact every day.

More about the role

As Subject Leader in Mathematics, you will:

• provide strategic and pedagogical leadership for the Maths department.
• inspire and motivate colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and secure outstanding outcomes.
• drive a culture of high expectations, resilience, and achievement across the department.
• work closely with senior leaders and the Mercian Trust Maths network to shape curriculum, raise attainment, and innovate in teaching practice.

You will need to:

• be a strong classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success at KS3 and KS4.
• show strong leadership potential with the ability to challenge, support, and develop others.
• possess the drive to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, and to play a central role in our academy’s improvement journey.

In return, we offer:

• extensive professional development opportunities within the Mercian Trust.
• the chance to work with a network of talented Maths leaders across the Trust.
• opportunities to teach atKS5.
• a dedicated and committed staff team.
• fantastic students and great middle leaders.
• benefits that come with being part of a strong and supportive multi-academy trust.
• a genuine opportunity to shape the future of Shire Oak Academy and the lives of our young people.

How to apply

We warmly encourage you to come and see our school in action, meet our staff, and get a feel for the community you could be joining. We want to talk to you — any question is a good one.

For more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact Mrs S Read, Headteacher’s PA.

This is more than a job – it’s a chance to#BeIncredible.

At Shire Oak Academy, we will invest in you and support you to reach your potential. As a school we are only as good as the people we work with and to ensure that we get the best from our young people, we need to make sure that we also get the best from our staff. Relationships matter and this is at the heart of what we do every day in our school and as one of 12 schools within the Mercian Trust.

Shire Oak Academy is not the easier school to work in currently, but we encourage you to visit to see we are far more than our most recent Ofsted report. We have a new Leadership Team, led by experienced Headteacher Matthew Everett and we would welcome applications from those wishing to join us on the exciting journey that Shire Oak is currently on. We are a community secondary school in Walsall Wood and proud of our inclusivity. Our ethos is built upon #BeIncredible and we accept that young people are going to make mistakes, but through positive interactions and support we will help to ensure that they fall less often and can reflect and learn from their mistakes and #BeIncredible in all that they do . Through our House System, and form tutors, we provide the care and support that is needed for all individuals and their families, including healthy competition. Everyone within the academy is expected to be an active member of their house, students and staff alike!

As well as offering a knowledge rich curriculum, which includes the full spectrum of creative subjects, we also offer an extensive enrichment and extra-curricular programme. Our drama shows are as good as what you would see in the local theatres, our sports teams are committed and driven taking part in local and regional competitions, and our wide array of trips provide awe and wonder for our young people. If there is an opportunity to improve the cultural capital of our young people, we will always be open to ideas.

The design of our building is unique, a huge campus at the highest point in Walsall with incredible views and huge open spaces, with top of the range facilities, including sport, technology and photography spaces.

Come and see what Shire Oak Academy has to offer, you’ll be pleasantly surprised.

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. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

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

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 will not be accepted for this application.

About Shire Oak Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1297 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shire Oak Academy website
• Email address: laura.wright@merciantrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shire-oak-academy

Arranging a visit to Shire Oak Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email laura.wright@merciantrust.org.uk.

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