Aspirant Leader of Maths

The Role

Nearly ready to jump into leadership in Maths?

We’ll help you make the leap.

 

You know you’ve got most of the skills to be a brilliant Subject Leader in Maths. After all, you’re already a great maths teacher as well as an effective communicator and a real people person. But it’s a big step to take and you know you’ll need the right support to make it happen.

 

Enter Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust.

 

Releasing potential is what we’re all about. That’s why our motto is Enriching Lives; Transforming Futures. That doesn’t just apply to our students, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds. We’re also passionate about getting the most out of our teachers, so they can accelerate our mission of overcoming barriers to learning.

 

You may be certain that we’ll invest heavily in your professional development, with a tailored in-house programme that will give you everything you need to become an innovative, inspired and inspiring Head of Maths. Once you’ve got the skills, you’ll be in pole position to make the move as soon as a substantive post becomes free at one of our five academies across the West Midlands.

 

If you share our belief that young people from every background should have the same chances of success and that outcomes should depend on people’s potential, not their postcode, we can promise you the career of a lifetime. We’ll also reward you with an amazing package including a local government or teacher’s pension, a wide-ranging employee assistance programme, the Perkbox wellness hub and discount platform, salary sacrifice options, green car and cycle-to-work schemes, onsite parking, free flu jabs, fitness initiatives and more. And if you have your own children, they’ll benefit from priority admission to the academy of your choice, so you’ll be able to pass your success to the next generation.

Benefits:

 

• Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression within the Academy Trust
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Access to facilities and resources
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee well-being initiatives
• Perkbox

 

So now you’ve looked at what we can offer, it’s time to take the next step

Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

 

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Other
Cycle to Work
Employee Assistance Programme
Green Car Scheme
Perkbox Discount Platform	Discounts on a variety of online and high street stores, supermarkets and more
Perkbox Wellness Hub
Salary sacrifice in relation to Technology

Qualifications

Qualification Title	Grade
5 GCSEs including Maths and English (grade 4-9) or equivalent		Essential
Degree in a relevant subject		Essential

Skills

Leadership
Focused on standards and positive outcomes	Essential
Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and people	Essential
Relevant Experience
Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student information	Essential
Ability to teach ‘good or outstanding’ lessons	Essential
Experience/Knowledge
Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection issues and procedures	Essential
Good knowledge of up-to-date techniques, materials, and equipment relevant to the National Curriculum	Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of how children learn and how to motivate them	Essential
Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations and how they apply in a school environment	Desirable
Experience
Experience of following procedures and instructions.	Essential
Experience working with students with diagnosed difficulties, SALT, ASD, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia etc.	Desirable
Knowledge and experience of SEN code of practice and related procedures and paperwork.	Desirable
Experience of working in an educational environment	Desirable
Personal Attributes
Ability to travel to academies when required	Desirable
Excellent attendance and punctuality	Essential
Commitment to Trust aim and values	Essential
Knowledge, understanding and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion informed by practical experience and application	Essential
Inspires confidence in all pupils, staff, parents, governors and the wider community in order to promote the school.	Essential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students	Essential
Committed	Essential
Relevant Skills
Effective classroom management	Essential