Deputy Director of Learning - Maths

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We are looking for a dynamic and visionary Deputy Director of Learning - Maths to join our team from January or Easter 2025. In this role, you will work closely with the Director of Learning to drive forward the Maths department, inspiring both students and staff to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the future of Maths education at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Director of Learning to develop and implement a forward-thinking Maths curriculum that engages and challenges students.
• Lead and support a team of passionate Maths teachers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Utilise data analysis to monitor student progress and attainment within the Maths department, identifying areas for intervention and enhancement.
• Promote best practices in Maths teaching and learning, incorporating inquiry-based approaches and real-world applications.
• Champion the use of technology and digital resources to enhance the teaching and learning experience for both students and staff.
• Foster strong partnerships with parents, carers, and external stakeholders to support student achievement and well-being.
• Contribute to the wider strategic development of the academy, participating in cross-curricular initiatives and school improvement projects.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A degree in Maths or relevant subject area.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent.
• Substantial experience teaching Maths at secondary level, with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
• A deep understanding of current trends and developments in Maths education, including curriculum design and assessment practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
• A passion for Maths education and a commitment to fostering curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking skills in students.

The basis of this role is full-time, permanent and offering a salary of MPS/UPS commensurate with experience + London Fringe Allowance + TLR 2B (£7,194).

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Working with us at Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy: Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (formerly The Leigh Academy) is a secondary school at the heart of the community and our small school model ensures that each and every student gets the personal support and challenge they need to reach their full potential. Overall the academy is a dynamic and exciting place to work and the fantastic leadership team are committed to making it a great place to work for staff at all stages of their career. Our award winning building and facilities are modern, light and airy and the open learning terraces and classrooms built around a daylit winter garden give the academy a unique and special character.

The purpose built academy has the most up-to-date, technologically advanced facilities available. It is divided into four Colleges each containing 400 students aged 11-18 taught by their own staff. Our dedicated and energetic staff make a real difference to the lives of our students. We believe that these smaller schools within the Academy develop deeper relationships and lay stronger foundations for learning which underpin outstanding achievement.

The principles that have taken us on our exciting journey remain: namely, a passion for learning; a commitment to trying new ways to inspire and motivate young minds; and a dedication to helping each student fulfil their potential by encouraging them to explore all that life has to offer. Everyone who visits us is impressed by our students, the working atmosphere, the sheer sense of enjoyment in the learning process and the strong focus on achievement.

Please click here to view our website and learn more about Sir Geoffrey Leigh Academy (formerly The Leigh Academy).

Being part of Leigh Academies Trust: As of 1st September 2024, our Trust comprises 33 geographically organised academies (17 secondaries, 14 primaries and 2 special) educating more than 24,000 students and employing 4,000 talented staff. Nearly 40% of our academies are judged outstanding overall by Ofsted, versus 15% nationally. The Trust is establishing three 'clusters' of academies: LAT Central; LAT West; LAT North. In addition, the Trust is responsible for one of the region's biggest initial teaching training organisations, a large teaching school hub and is an accredited apprenticeship provider. Our future plans are found in our Vision 2030 document available on our website.

As part of Leigh Academies Trust, you will have ample opportunity to collaborate with your peers both within the academy and across the whole Trust. This is an important part of our vision as we know through experience that we perform better when we work together. You are supported to undertake regular self-development to continue your professional development and hopefully progress further within the organisation.

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Our commitment to safeguarding: Leigh Academies Trust and all of our academies are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process across all academies and business units which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - you can read more about this in our Recruitment Guidance. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Our commitment to equality and diversity: As a Trust, we are passionate about diversity and recognise that as individuals, we all bring something unique to the role regardless of any protected characteristics which is why we treat all of our people equally, without compromise. We are committed to providing equality and fairness throughout our recruitment and employment practices and not discriminating on any grounds.

Based on the quality and quantity of applications received, Leigh Academies Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy sooner than the specified closing date. Applicants will be notified of this where possible. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.