Head of Maths

(Skill + passion? + bespoke CPD + expert support) = life changing!!!

Could you produce a step-change in mathematics achievement at our Academy schools? Make a real difference to young peoples’ life chances? Develop your leadership credentials in Maths?

As part of our Accelerating Mathematics Programme we are looking for maths leaders* who can work with us at three Aldridge Foundation Academies:

• Brighton Aldridge Community Academy;
• Darwen Vale High School
• Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy*

About the Isle of Portland Aldridge Community Academy

IPACA is an all through school delivering high quality education to children from 3 to 19 years of age. The Isle of Portland is situated on the World Heritage Jurassic Coastline, home to the 2012 Olympic sailing. We are currently based on three sites operating as one school. In September 2016 we will move into being in our new multi million pound school which will include state of the art IT facilities. A rich digital ethos sits at the heart of all we do at IPACA. This is an opportunity to make a difference to not only the lives of children but also the whole community.

What We Are Looking For:

• A commitment and passion for mathematics which you can pass on to all of your students and share with colleagues
• An excellent knowledge of conceptual development in different aspects of maths and tried and tested strategies to bring about that development
• A commitment to work in partnership with external providers to drive up standards in maths and support the development of ‘whole school’ maths strategies
• A desire and commitment to raising standards for every child
• Creativity and the ability to embrace change
• Energy and enthusiasm for outstanding all through provision
• Enthusiasm to build positive working relationships within a diverse school community
• Ability lead by example, to learn and grow with us and to embrace our ethos

What We Can Offer:
In return the Foundation will offer an attractive recruitment package including:

• Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR2) of £12,643
• Removal expenses up to a maximum of £3,000
• Initial accommodation and travel costs for up to a period of 3 months, to a maximum of £3,000 (Ts & Cs apply)
• On-going high quality leadership support from the Foundation with an expectation that progression to a leadership post will be achievable within 3 years
• A performance-related financial bonus of £5,000 on successful completion of 3 years in post
• Opportunities to teach across the age range, from 3 – 19
• Bespoke CPD as part of our Accelerating Mathematics Programme
• Opportunities to progress to leadership and senior leadership roles
• Young people who love their school and are excited by learning
• An amazing team of talented colleagues staff who believe in keeping the children
• at the heart of everything they do
• A rich digital environment at the cutting edge of innovation

About Us:

We are an educational charity dedicated to helping young people to reach their potential and improve their communities through our sponsorship of entrepreneurial academy schools. We chose to work in communities where the outcomes students leave education with, their opportunities and prospects have previously been amongst the most limited. Our award winning schools are located across England. Find out more at www.aldridgefoundation.com/maths