Head of Maths - Middle Leader

Outcomes First Group

  • Shifnal, Shropshire
  • £48,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 8 hours ago
Full Job DescriptionHow would you like to get paid for five days, but only work four?At Outcomes First Group, we believe in better work/life balance - and we're putting wellbeing first.That's why we're proud to be part of a 4-Day Working Week (4DWW) trial, where you can work one day less each week (or equivalent hours), while still receiving your full-time pay.Many of our schools have already introduced the 4DWW - and others are preparing to roll it out as soon as they reach full staffing. So, whether it's already in place or just around the corner, now's the perfect time to join #teamOFG.Job title: Head of MathsLocation: Lamledge School, Shifnal, ShropshireHours: 40 hours per week; Monday to FridayContract: Permanent, Term Time onlyUK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.We are looking for a Head of Maths with both curriculum knowledge and experience of applying this in a specialist SEMH setting based in Shifnal, Shropshire. You will have the opportunity to create and tailor the curriculum as well as access high quality CPD to help pursue your own personal goals.About the roleHeads of Department play a leading role in pursuing the academic objectives of the school, which include an expectation that:
  • All pupils will aspire to high performance.
  • Good teaching in every lesson, in each class, every day, within a well-planned programme of teaching and learning, is a basic aspiration.
  • All pupils will be closely monitored, and staff will be managed professionally so that all can flourish.
Job Purpose:
  • To be responsible for the successful delivery of the teaching of Maths, ensuring all pupils consistently fulfil their academic potential.
  • To lead the Maths Department to achieve high academic expectations, to incorporate relevant developments in pedagogy and to provide a varied co-curricular programme.
Who we are looking for?Just as important as academic achievement is the social and emotional development of our pupils. We want our pupils to be successful citizens and positively contribute to their local communities, it will therefore be imperative to provide opportunities to advance these skills. Along with this, the use of personalised curriculums and positive reinforcement will underpin your everyday practice.This can be a challenging environment and therefore, determination and resiliency are key characteristics for the post. We are seeking a practitioner with an understanding of SEMH and ASD, allowing the successful candidate to immediately form positive relationships and adapt to the needs of the pupils. However, we invest heavily in teacher development and want staff who endeavour to achieve more.Educated to degree level and/or of Qualified Teacher Status and Curriculum Development Experience you will be calm, engaging, resilient, and have an experienced innovative style of teaching, motivated by helping every child to reach their potential.If you are passionate about this truly unique and rewarding sector and have the energy, drive and desire to motivate our pupils and ensure they achieve the best possible outcomes, then we welcome your application.About usLamledge School provides specialist education to pupils with social, emotional and behaviour difficulties. We are within a commutable distance of Telford, Dudley, Stourbridge, Shrewsbury, Stone, Walsall, Wolverhampton and surrounding towns. We are looking to expand our staff team and we hope that we can find the perfect person to join the Lamledge team.We are a small school on the outskirts of Shifnal with stunning grounds and rolling countryside surrounding us. Our staff are dedicated to delivering education in a therapeutic and trauma informed way.Acorn Care and Education is the UK's leading independent provider of specialist education and residential care for vulnerable pupils and young people. As part of Outcomes First Group, we are leading our sector in setting and delivering new approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.We are really proud to say that in 2024, Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the fifth year running.Why join Acorn Education?We place the outcomes of the pupils and vulnerable young adults in our services at the heart of everything we do, so you'll wake every day in the knowledge that your role will have a significant positive impact on the lives of others.We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.BenefitsYour health and wellbeing are important to us, so you'll get an exceptional reward package including:
  • Life Assurance
  • Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions
  • “Your Wellbeing Matters” - access to a wide range of first-class mental health support services and physical health checks
And a market-leading benefit offering through our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, enables you to choose the package that's right for you, including:
  • A wide range of health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
  • 100's of discount options valid in the UK and abroad
  • Cycle to Work Schemes
  • Electric Car Purchase Scheme
  • Critical illness cover
  • Family Growth Support - inclusive benefits package covering enhanced maternity and paternity leave, along with paid fertility treatment support.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.*You'll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time to do the things that make you happy. 4DWW is subject to successful completion of probation and is not a contractual benefitOutcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.#1

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