Second in Maths at Outwood Grange Acadamies Trust

Redcar, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jul, 26

Salary

54575.0

Posted On

26 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mathematics leadership, Pedagogical leadership, Curriculum development, Team management, Strategic planning, Mentoring, Staff development, GCSE teaching, Data analysis, Student engagement, Educational leadership, Inclusion, Classroom management

Industry

Primary and Secondary Education

Description

Role: Second in Maths Academy: Outwood Academy Redcar Start Date: September 2026 Salary: £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR 2.1 £3,527 (MPS1 - UPS3) If you’ve got the talent, we’ve got all the support you need to become our Second in Maths. Becoming Second in Maths in this amazing school will be a challenge, but it will be so rewarding. So we’re ready to give you all the support you need to become a great leader and take our achievements to the next level. From your first day, you’ll have a very experienced mentor from our School Improvement Team to guide you and encourage you to grow personally and professionally as well as phenomenal support from our Principal and Senior Leadership team. We are looking for an individual who has high aspirations for students, who is committed, and passionate about learning; who has the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students and share our single goal of ‘Students First’. So whether you’re a current Deputy Head of Maths or an ambitious teacher looking for the next step up, it’s time we talked. About the Academy Outwood Academy Redcar welcomes students aged 11-16, located in the scenic coastal town of Redcar near Middlesbrough in the North-East region. Outwood Academy Redcar is a forward-thinking educational institution dedicated to fostering innovation and creativity among students. We strive to provide a comprehensive and inspiring learning environment where students can develop technical skills and a passion for design and technology, preparing them for future challenges in a rapidly evolving world. Our academy is known for its warm and supportive environment, with a focus on inclusion and providing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom for our students. There is a real sense of togetherness within the team of staff, who work closely to consistently manage our high standards, creating a calm environment conducive for learning and achievement. More about the Role This is a crucial departmental leadership position of responsibility: the person appointed will provide academic and pedagogical leadership of the department and will work closely with the Senior Leadership team as part of our commitment to putting ‘Students First’. You will be an inspiring leader with the energy and creativity to help lead and motivate a team. You must possess the skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students. You will be an excellent teacher with the experience to deliver in KS3 and KS4. You will also have the leadership qualities to challenge individuals within your team whilst supporting them to achieve outstanding results. We are committed to delivering the best possible mathematics curriculum and the Second in Department will be working strategically with Trust mathematics leaders, a network of outstanding Heads of Mathematics and Senior Leaders across the Outwood Family of Schools. There are significant opportunities for your own continuing professional development through the Trust should you wish for either Senior Leadership in school or becoming a Director of Mathematics across a number of academies within the Family. Here, there is the opportunity for you, longer term, to develop your mathematics leadership skills and have a wider impact supporting a larger number of colleagues and students. You will be joining a highly innovative, inspirational and ambitious organisation, so we are seeking outstanding candidates who can realise the highest possible quality of services to support our educational vision. Your strong leadership potential and ability to provide effective support to colleagues will enable the organisation to achieve the best possible outcomes for all of our students. This appointment represents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to contribute substantially to the ongoing success of GCSE outcomes. Please contact John Hamilton at j.hamilton@outwood.com for an informal discussion, or to arrange a visit to the Academy. To view the full job description please click here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1pKNmYdTIjl-VA2x1vug0Fq88yFMiOq9B/view?usp=sharing] To view the person specification please click here [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ONCjMAsARNJRjCb2XHTheyJUo4r3S_pm/view?usp=sharing]. This role may be eligible for a government funded "levelling up payment" of up to a further £3,000 in addition to the salary. Please click here [https://www.gov.uk/guidance/levelling-up-premium-payments-for-teachers] to check the eligibility criteria and application process: What will we do for you? * A competitive salary with pay progression * A fantastic pension and additional benefits * Flexible family friendly policies from day one * Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme * Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles) Further information on employee benefits can be found here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uQoOpRduty7cG4M-pmKxw43vvGTJjU3o/view?usp=sharing] To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here. [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1N32QbuwyNU_Rxrn_1UwSsvYybIi9ugXT/view?usp=sharing] We reserve the right to close advertisements early. Advertisements will therefore close at 12 noon, either on the advertised closing date, or the day the decision has been taken to close the advertisement early. Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.

Responsibilities

The Second in Maths will provide academic and pedagogical leadership for the department while working closely with the Senior Leadership team. You will be responsible for motivating the team, delivering high-quality instruction at KS3 and KS4, and contributing to the academy's GCSE success.