Maths Subject Adviser

Maths Subject Adviser

Job reference: REQ001810

Salary: £65K+ depending on experience

Contractual hours: 37.5

Basis: Full Time

Region: London

Closing date: 30 September at Midnight

United Learning is a large, and growing, group of schools aiming to offer a life changing education to children and young people across England.

Central Office staff work closely with schools, offering a wealth of expertise to underpin schools' own knowledge. Our specialist departments, including HR, finance, technology, strategy and performance, estates, and marketing, work alongside dedicated school improvement teams. By joining us, you will provide ongoing support to schools, ultimately improving the outcomes of our pupils.

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online check.

The Role

As Maths Subject Adviser for our extensive portfolio of Secondary Academies (50+) you will embody our ethos of bringing out ’the best in everyone’. Leading subject specific improvement, you and your highly skilled colleagues will support departments to raise standards in maths and improve progress and attainment, working effectively with our existing team of advisers and curriculum writers (in maths as well as other subjects).

Our Secondary Education Team is at the heart of our school improvement strategy. Working collaboratively with Heads of Department and their teams you will make a difference to thousands of students’ lives by:

• Supporting schools to raise standards in maths in all year groups in United Learning secondary academies.
• Visiting schools to provide guidance and feedback to teachers, subject leaders and school leaders.
• Building the capacity of leaders and teachers. including trainees and ECTs.
• Developing resources to support the effective teaching and assessment of maths throughout our schools, based on the United Learning curriculum.

Practicalities

The role will be predominantly field-based, with substantial travel to our schools across the country, primarily those in the south - we have academies in and around London, Cambridge, Kent, the southwest, and along the south coast. However, homeworking is also a core element of the role, and we envisage a broadly 60%-40% split between the two, with considerable autonomy in determining when and where school visits take place. There will also be times when you will need to travel to our main office locations in London or Peterborough, and to other schools in the Trust as required.

United Learning is committed to encouraging and enabling flexible working opportunities throughout our schools and Central Office, and we will accept applications from those preferring a part-time role. Please state your preference in your application.

There is flexibility around the start date, in line with typical notice periods in teaching.

About you

The ideal candidate will have the following experience, attributes and behaviours.

Essential:

• Extensive experience of teaching KS3 and KS4 maths.
• Proven experience of identifying and implementing effective strategies for improving outcomes.
• Outstanding subject knowledge and the ability to communicate their passion for maths to others.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum and assessment in maths and ability to contribute to current curriculum development.
• Resilience, motivation, and commitment to drive up standards of achievement.
• Experience of coaching teachers and team members to improve their practice.
• Proven experience of working autonomously and delivering at pace to agreed timelines and project plans.
• Be excited to share their knowledge and expertise with a diverse family of schools and be able to travel to schools across the country on a regular basis (typically two or three school visits per week).
• Have outstanding communication skills, with the ability to leverage influence with all levels of the organisation (including headteachers).
• Understand and respect the importance of diverse cultures and faiths within the school, with a commitment to equal opportunities.
• Be aligned with United Learning’s values and embody our ethos of bringing out ‘the best in everyone’.

Desirable

• Experience of teaching and improving outcomes in maths at KS5.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Teacher Pension Scheme.
• Occupational sick pay, protecting you and your family.
• Competitive maternity, paternity, and adoption benefits.
• Group Life Insurance Scheme.
• Extensive range of employee benefits through our partner Perkbox.
• Westfield Health cash plan for eligible staff.
• Continuous Professional Development options that will be tailored to your needs.
• A supportive team across the country.

We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

The Recruitment Process

The online application form asks for education and employment history and a personal statement. In this statement, please outline your suitability for the role.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview weeks commencing 30 September and 7 October 2024.

For More Information

For a confidential discussion about this role or the process, please contact: Stephen.Adcock@unitedlearning.org.uk

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://ce0374li.webitrent.com/ce0374li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/ETREC179GF.open?WVID=730210BWJi&VACANCY_ID=178745Dsf6

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