Head of Mathematics

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is an established Multi-Academy Trust of primary and secondary academies across the West Midlands.
Our reputation is built on our core values of innovation, collaboration and inspiring individuals within our care.
We want every single person that comes through the doors of one of our academies to leave having grown as an individual, in terms of their skill set and their respect for others.
We believe that every person who passes through our doors deserves the very best that we can offer. Everyone who works with and for the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust does so because they believe in children and want their futures to be happy and successful.
Shireland CBSO Academy opened in September 2023 and currently has students in Years 7, 8 and 12, with the academy growing year-on-year. We are now in the exciting position to be able to recruit the Academy's first Head of Mathematics. The successful candidate will work with the Trust Director of Mathematics to shape our curriculum, ensuring exceptional teaching and learning both now and for years to come.
This is a rare opportunity to develop a department from its beginning, building a curriculum and team to engage students in the subject and achieve exceptional outcomes in examinations. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a passion for the subject and be creative, driven and rigorous in their approach, with a proven track record of working well as part of a team.
We can offer:
+ Opportunities across our MAT to enhance skills and experience at both primary and secondary level
+ Excellent career development opportunities
+ Exceptional CPD provision including working with national and international experts in their field
+ a supportive working environment and team ethos
+ friendly, enthusiastic children., + To be accountable for the learning and achievement of all students studying Mathematics.
+ To provide high quality leadership and management for Mathematics education within the Academy.
+ To develop effective partnership working with other staff to secure high levels of student progress.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate:
The successful candidate will:
+ Have experience teaching across the key stages.
+ Be a consistently good/outstanding teacher
+ Be an exceptional classroom practitioner with high expectations of both learning and behaviour
+ Able to inspire, motivate and enthuse pupils
+ Be committed to raising standards for all and share the same drive to constantly learn and improve
+ Show willingness to lead initiatives and show evidence of impact.
+ Demonstrate a passion to make a difference to others
+ Be proficient with the use of technology for learning and have a willingness to innovate.
We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice where all staff can thrive. We believe that supporting our staff both personally and professionally allows them to give their very best to our students. Our aim is to foster a working culture that recognises and reflects the importance of good mental health and wellbeing and provides effective support when colleagues need it.
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All post-holders will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), including a Children's Barred List check for post carrying out a regulated activity.
For further information or an application form, please visit the Trust website:
https://careers.shirelandcat.net/Department/Teaching