Deputy Head of Subject - Mathematics, Academy21 (Remote)

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 118 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 90,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 27 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 13,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

• Job Title: Deputy Head of Subject - Mathematics
• Company: Academy21 part of the Inspired Education Group
• Contract: Permanent 
• Working Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours 
• Location: Working remotely from home, based in the UK
• Salary: up to £43,610.00 per annum (dependant on experience and qualifications)
• Additional Benefits: Healthshield - EAP, GP Anytime, Staff Discount Scheme, Health and Wellbeing App, Life Cover, Health Cash Plan, Pension - with employer contribution.
• Start date: ASAP
• Interviews: Whilst the role is set to close on 6 December 2024, we reserve the right to conduct interviews and potentially close the position earlier, if a suitable candidate is found.

Do you have a desire to help vulnerable students make significant progress despite challenging circumstances, working for a for a DfE accredited national online provision, which places children’s wellbeing and success at the heart of their work?

Our Deputy Heads of Subject support the Head of Subject and leaders of learning (Teachers) within their subject specialist departments. They play a central role in ensuring all students receive a high quality and engaging education, supporting the Head of Department to uphold high standards of teaching and learning, develop colleagues and the wider subject team.

Working Hours

• 37.5 hours per week over 5 days 
• As a Head of Subject, you will have a reduced teaching timetable to allow time for your head of subject responsibilities 
• Live Teaching is from Monday to Friday between 8:30am to 4.40pm

The Deputy Head of Subject role represents an exciting opportunity to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable students. As the company expands to meet the needs of increasing student enrolments, you will be responsible for supporting your Head of Subject and the wider team to offer a curriculum to enhance the ongoing educational journey of our students, delivering excellence within the classroom and enabling students to fulfil their potential whilst supporting to shape the culture of the department. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The successful candidate will:

• Work in co-operation with the Head of Subject to provide leadership that further improves the school.
• Be responsible for ensuring the continued delivery of high quality teaching and learning.
• Contribute to a clear vision to ensure the effective implementation of the school’s identity and values.
• On a day-to-day basis, work with the Head of Subject to manage and lead direct reports and assume additional responsibilities as required to meet the needs of the business. 
• Raise standards of student attainment and achievement within the whole subject area and monitor and support student progress. 
• Be accountable, with the Head of Subject, for student progress and development within the subject area. 
• Develop and enhance the teaching practice of others. 
• Ensure the provision of an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant, and differentiated curriculum for students studying in the subject, in accordance with the aims of the school and its curricular policies. 
• Promote a growth mindset for the potential achievement of all students.
• Act as a role model of good practice for other teachers, modelling effective strategies and facilitating team collaboration across and between subject areas.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Ideally the candidate will be qualified up to degree level in a related subject area and have a recognised teaching qualification, a PGCE with Qualified Teacher Status. 
• Knowledge of the correct safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent subject knowledge and the knowledge of best ways to engage students in your subject of expertise.
• Considerable interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to form good relationships both internally and externally.
• Analytical and data orientated skills that support change and improvement.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.