Teacher of Maths (Deputy Curriculum Leader)
Kettering Science Academy, Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN15 7AA13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
11 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
31 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS + TLR
Teacher of Maths (Deputy Curriculum Leader) job summary
Deputy Curriculum Leader of Maths
Start date: September 2025
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Location: Kettering Science Academy
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR
Hours per week: Full time, permanent
Motivate. Model. Empower.
Join a Maths department where collaboration, ambition, and innovation shape the future of student success. Whether you are early in your career or ready for a step into leadership, this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive, forward-thinking school.
We are seeking a passionate and reflective teacher of Maths to join our dedicated team. With a strong foundation in place and a clear vision for improvement, this is a fantastic time to join us. Whether you are an experienced practitioner ready to take on additional responsibility as Deputy Curriculum Leader, or an excellent classroom teacher looking to grow within a supportive team, we want to hear from you!
KSA's Maths department is proud of its strong team ethos, shared resources, and subject expertise. We are currently redeveloping our Key Stage 3 curriculum around mastery principles and work closely with our Secondary Maths Specialists and the local Maths Hub. We are committed to professional development at every stage and believe in the power of collaboration to improve outcomes for all.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates with the skills and confidence to teach A-level Maths and Higher Tier GCSE, and who are excited about shaping our post-16 curriculum offer.
What We Offer:
🧮 A department-wide focus on curriculum development and mastery learning.
🤝 Supportive, purposeful department meetings and shared high-quality resources.
💻 Sparx Maths platform to reduce planning workload and maximise impact.
🥐 Daily allowance for breakfast and lunch.
🏫 A modern school building with excellent facilities.
📚 Full induction and ongoing CPD through the Brooke Weston Trust Ambition Hub.
🚀 TLR opportunity to develop leadership experience as Deputy Curriculum Leader for Maths.
What We’re Looking For:
🔍 A passionate Maths teacher who is committed to improving outcomes for all learners.
🎓 An individual with secure subject knowledge and high expectations.
🛠️ A reflective practitioner open to feedback, coaching, and innovation.
💬 A confident communicator who builds strong relationships with students and colleagues.
🌱 A team player who shares our belief that "kids do well if they can."
If you’re ready to make a difference in a school that values growth, inclusion, and ambition—we would love to hear from you.
About Kettering Science Academy
Kettering Science Academy was delighted to receive a Good Ofsted rating in July 2023. This report recognised the work which has been done over many years in relentlessly focussing on providing stimulating learning experience for all our students. We actively encourage students to participate in all areas of academy life, motivating and inspiring them to unlock their potential and realise their ambitions. We believe education is about more than achieving success in exams; it is about preparing students for the challenges and demands of life beyond education. Staff have an uncompromising commitment to this and work closely with one another to support and develop students as well as one another.
Our students come from all walks of life, and we want our staffing body to be reflective of the communities we work within. Brooke Weston Trust does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, nationality, culture, age, disability, marital status or socio-economic backgrounds. We encourage and welcome applications from minority groups and foster a work environment that is inclusive as well as diverse, where people can be themselves.
We are a thriving community of equals dedicated to creating a great place to work and learn; students and staff are happy and proud to be part of Kettering Science Academy's journey to being the best that we can be and we would like to offer you the opportunity to jump aboard and join us for this journey!
If you think you can contribute to our organisation we welcome your application. Applicants are required to complete an application form as CVs will not be accepted.
About Brooke Weston Trust
Our Trust was formed more than 25 years ago with a simple and clear mission – to transform educational performance in all of our communities. Working in some of the most challenging contexts, we improve our students’ achievements by making long term commitments to the community and championing new approaches to improve the life chances for young people.
Our members of staff are essential to realising this vision, and a happy, motivated and supported team will deliver the best possible experiences for our young people.
We place great emphasis on creating a supportive and collaborative working environment in all our schools, where all staff can share best practice through our colleague networks. Brooke Weston staff get access to first class professional development through our Ambition Hub, which is also home to the Northamptonshire Teaching School.
To find out more about working for our Trust and the benefits available to staff please check out the BWT Join Us Guide.
The Benefits at Brooke Weston Trust we can offer you:
We offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:
One wellbeing day a year, in addition to your annual leave
Employee discounts with local and national retailers, covering high street supermarkets, days out and holidays, health and beauty, dining out plus lots more.
A freshly prepared breakfast and hot or cold lunch each day when you work in one of our Trust schools
Payment of professional subscription / membership - If your role requires you to be a member of a professional body, BWT will pay for your professional subscription or membership fees.
Employee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Your Care, an independent, external organisation. Your Care is available for you, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, both face to face and online.
Additional health benefits including a Health Care cash plan and access to an online GP
Car Lease scheme via Tusker.
Cycle to Work scheme.
Ongoing opportunities for training and development and access to the BWT Centre for Professional Development.
Collaborative and Ambitious colleagues with the support of a committed team who work to maintain high standards and expectations.
Be the difference – At Brooke Weston Trust we believe every child deserves the best possible start, giving them a "ticket for life." If you want to use your skills with an organisation committed to making a difference and improving lives, this is the place for you.
How to Apply
If you think you can contribute to this role and to our organisation, we welcome your application.
Completed application forms will be passed to the recruitment panel for shortlisting and will be reviewed against the person specification detailed in the advert.
Applications will be assessed upon receipt, and we reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date. An early application is therefore strongly advised.
Further details about the Academy and the above position can be found on our website ketteringscienceacademy.org or by telephoning 01536 532700 and asking for Khloé Hughes, HR Administrator.
Safer Recruitment
Care and respect for others are the values that lie at the heart of our Trust. The Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. It expects all staff to share this commitment. All posts require proof of identity and as the role is working with children and young people this will also be subject to an enhanced disclosures barring service check. In line with safer recruitment requirements, individuals shortlisted for a role in school will have online checks conducted on their name across social media platforms and google.
Closing date: 11 May 2025
Interview date: TBA
The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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 are not accepted.
About Kettering Science Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Kettering Science Academy website
School location
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