Head of Maths

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a dynamic teacher to join us as the Head of Maths Department, leading a team of dedicated teachers in fostering a love for numbers and problem solving. The successful candidate will become part of a pivotal team supporting colleagues to raise standards and further drive progress at Trinity Academy. We are seeking an innovative and motivational leader with excellent subject knowledge, and the desire and commitment to raise achievement of students at all levels. We are looking for a passionate and inspirational professional who would enjoy working in an exciting and rewarding environment and is prepared to contribute fully to school life.

As the successful applicant, you will have:

• A strong academic record with a 2:1 degree or above from a leading university in your specialist subject

• Passion for your subject with high cultural literacy to deliver impactful lessons

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• The ambition and determination we expect from all of our staff to continue striving for excellence

• The enthusiasm and energy required to work with the children and young people in our school

• An unwavering belief in the power of education to change lives, as per our trust’s motto, libertas per cultum (freedom through education). We expect all teachers to share in, and feel empowered by, this concept

Candidates demonstrating leadership potential and a commitment to advancing the school’s mission will be considered for Associate Assistant Principal responsibilities.

WHO WE ARE

Trinity Academy, as part of the outstanding Future Academies Trust, provides a traditional and aspirational academic curriculum and fully-rounded education for girls and boys aged 11-18. Based in Brixton, South London with easy access to public transport, we have a wide catchment area across South London.

Trinity Academy’s focus is on setting and achieving aspirational and rigorous educational standards. To that end, we offer pupils of all abilities a style of education more usually found in grammar schools or the independent sector.

Exemplary knowledge-rich teaching and learning drives everything we do and is underpinned by what is proven to work best in the classroom, using resources exclusively developed by the Future Academies Curriculum Centre.

THE BENEFITS

• The chance to make a difference to children’s and young people’s lives. Future Academies believe that all children have the right to enriching education through a knowledge-rich approach.

• Fast career progression. Because knowledge and intelligence, rather than length of service, are lauded and rewarded at Future Academies, teachers and support staff can quickly take up great responsibility, adding to their already exceptional experience and knowledge, joining the SLT or writing for the Trust’s Curriculum Centre, where our in-house textbooks are produced.

• Excellent CPD. The Trust is knowledge-centric and encourages CPD at all levels with excellent opportunities for swift career progression, within the Academy and Trust. This includes Leadership Development opportunities.

• Knowledge-rich staff team. You will be working with a supportive leadership team, cohesive staff body, and very purposeful environment with excellent resources. Being part of a Trust of schools enables you to share knowledge across a wider range of educational professionals.

HOW TO APPLY

If you are interested in applying for the post of Head of Maths at Trinity Academy, please click on the “Fast Apply” button to complete the online application form.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Closing date: 13th May 2024 at 12 Noon

Future Academies reserves the right to interview and appoint prior to the advert closing date.