Deputy Leader of Mathematics

  • Employer: Knowsley Schools
  • Salary: £30,000.00 - £46,525.00.
  • Location: External
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Pattern: Full Time
  • DBS Check: Enhanced
  • Closing Date: 20/05/2024 at 12:00
  • Reference: External

THE DEAN TRUST

LORD DERBY ACADEMY

SEEL ROAD, HUYTON, MERSEYSIDE, L36 6DG

Headteacher – Victoria Gowan

The Governing Body of Lord Derby Academy are seeking to appoint to the position of:

Deputy Leader of Mathematics

Main or Upper Pay Scale plus TLR2C (current value £7489)

Post starts: September 2024

Lord Derby Academy opened on 1st February 2014 and is part of the Multi-Academy Dean Trust. The Dean Trust’s core values include an emphasis on a traditional education, excellent discipline and the instilling of respect. Our warm and ambitious approach results in improved academic outcomes and enriching life experiences for our pupils. The Dean Trust motto “Believe, Achieve, Succeed” runs through all aspects of school life at Lord Derby Academy.

Lord Derby Academy has been on a true journey of school improvement and is now a heavily oversubscribed school, with an excellent reputation in the local community and beyond.  The school was graded as Good by Ofsted in June 2023.

At Lord Derby Academy you can work in a school where:

  • ‘Staff are immensely proud to work at this school. They appreciate the consideration that leaders have for their workload and well-being’ (Ofsted 2023)
  • ‘Leaders are aspirational for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities’ (Ofsted 2023)
  • ‘Pupils are respectful and attentive to staff’ (Ofsted 2023)
  • There is a real commitment to staff Continuous Professional Development and to staff well-being, resulting in exceptionally high staff retention rates

Lord Derby Academy follows a three-year Key Stage 3 curriculum and two-year Key Stage 4 curriculum.

As the Deputy Leader of Mathematics, you will support the leadership and management of a very strong team of staff in school. You will also work as part of, and be supported by, a Trust-wide Improvement Partnership team, to support and implement ambitious curriculum pathways. The ideal candidate will play a role in supporting the drive forward of the Mathematics Faculty as we continue to accelerate progress in all key areas through our high standards and expectations.

The successful candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status.

We are highly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. Enhanced DBS vetting procedures are required for all posts.

Method of Application

To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N. Brady (HR and Operations Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

Closing date for applications: Monday 20th May 2024, 12pm
Proposed interview date: Thursday 23rd May 2024

How to apply

To apply please visit our careers website careers.thedeantrust.co.uk or for further information please contact Mrs N. Brady (HR and Operations Assistant) on 0151 477 8860 or email recruitment@lordderbyacademy.co.uk

This vacancy is now closed