Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c)
Paxman Academy, Colchester, Essex, CO2 9DB17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12:59am
Date listed
14 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2c (£3,527)
Teacher of Mathematics & Whole School Numeracy Lead (TLR 2c) job summary
Join a Team That is Committed to ‘Building Brighter Futures’ at Paxman Academy
Are you a collaborative professional who thrives in a supportive community? Ready to help students fulfil their full potential?
At Paxman Academy, we're dedicated to creating an ordered, stimulating learning environment where every student is valued, respected, and encouraged to achieve their best.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional Teacher of Maths to take strategic responsibility for Whole School Numeracy. This is a dual-impact role: you will lead high-level teaching and learning strategies within the Maths department to close the attainment gap, while concurrently directing a whole-school approach to numeracy. Collaborating with our Curriculum leads, you will provide expert training to staff and ensure that every student—regardless of their starting point—has the numerical tools required to succeed across all curriculum areas.
The start date for this post is 1st September 2026.
A Day in the Life:
Your core duties will include:
- Strategic Leadership: Responsibility for the design and implementation of the School Improvement Plan regarding whole-school numeracy, with a particular focus on the progress and outcomes of disadvantaged pupils and those receiving Service Premium.
- Curriculum Alignment: Working formally with curriculum leaders to audit and map numeracy across the curriculum. You will ensure that mathematical methods are applied consistently and with rigor across all subject areas.
- Data Accountability: Undertaking the rigorous tracking and systematic analysis of attainment data for disadvantaged cohorts in mathematics across all Key Stages.
- Targeted Intervention: Developing and overseeing evidence-based intervention strategies—including small-group tutoring and mentoring—tailored specifically for underachieving disadvantaged cohorts.
- Pedagogical Excellence: Maintaining a caseload of outstanding mathematics teaching, serving as a model of best practice and a source of expert guidance for colleagues within the department.
What We're Looking For:
- Qualifications & Experience: A fully qualified teacher (QTS) with experience teaching Mathematics across the secondary range for Key Stages 3 and 4.
- Subject Passion: An inspirational practitioner with a "can-do" philosophy who demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for mathematics.
- Strategic Leadership: The capacity to identify and develop opportunities to drive whole-school numeracy and improve outcomes for disadvantaged students.
- Collaborative Spirit: A professional who works effectively with staff and students at all levels and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the Academy.
- Resilience: An energetic and adaptable leader who remains flexible and uses initiative when working under pressure.
- Safeguarding Commitment: A dedicated professional with a profound commitment to child protection and the welfare of young people.
Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for further details.
Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.
Professional Development:
- A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
- Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.
Employee Benefits:
- A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme.
- A Health Cash Plan and Employee Assistance Programme for your well-being.
- Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and eligibility for a Blue Light Card.
Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
To Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by midnight on Thursday 30th April on My New Term.
Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised.
We politely request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy.
Further information about the job
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
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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- School type
- Free School, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 886 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
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- School website
- Paxman Academy website
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