Assistant Curriculum Leader - Mathematics - TLR2b Allowance
Matthew Arnold School
Oxfordshire
- £31,650 - £49,084 per year
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Sept 2025
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2025
Job overview
Job Title: Assistant Curriculum Leader - Mathematics
Responsible to: Curriculum Leader Mathematics
Salary: £31,650 - £49,084 + TLR2b (£5,643)
The School
Matthew Arnold is a thriving community school on the outskirts of Oxford, seeking a Assistant Curriculum Leader for Mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your career.
The school is an oversubscribed, inclusive 11-18 institution with 1,300+ pupils, serving urban and rural areas in west Oxford. We pride ourselves on high achievement, particularly for disadvantaged students, driven by continuous staff development.
The Role
The Assistant Curriculum Leader supports the Curriculum Leader (CL) in leading and managing the mathematics department to ensure high-quality teaching, effective resource use, and improved student outcomes. This role includes responsibilities beyond those outlined in the National Standards for qualified teachers.
General Duties
- Support the CL Mathematics in developing and implementing departmental policies and the curriculum
- Assist with improvement plans, departmental reports, and deputise for the CL when needed
- Contribute to delivering consistently high-quality lessons across key stages and develop teaching and learning practices
- Monitor schemes of work, ensuring clarity of lesson outcomes, and evaluate their implementation and impact
- Support staff with tracking student progress and maintaining records in line with school policies
- Help monitor and enhance teaching quality and student achievement, offering constructive feedback and setting targets
- Undertake performance development of staff, supporting training needs, and leading professional development through coaching and example
- Address staff concerns or absences in collaboration with the leadership team and CL Mathematics
- Lead the development and assessment of the KS3-5 curriculum, including schemes of work, assessments, and practical exams
- Ensure effective management of departmental resources
What we are looking for:
- A talented teacher with a proven track record of delivering excellent outcomes
- Strong leader who can inspire and develop colleagues to achieve their full potential
- Team player with a commitment to continuous improvement and high standards.
How to Apply
Complete the application form on My New Term. For inquiries, contact Jeremiah at hrwest@acertrust.org.uk.
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About Matthew Arnold School
Matthew Arnold is a popular and successful school on the edge of Oxford with an excellent local reputation. We are focussed on improving outcomes for every student and are committed to staff development to support this. The school is part of the Acer Trust family of schools so there is opportunity to share expertise and experiences and enjoy professional development with more than one school. Our induction programmes give strong support to ECTs.
We offer defined-benefit public sector pension schemes (Teachers Pension, Local Government Pension Scheme), a 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme, good bus links, car and cycle parking.
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