Director of Maths

Leadership Scale L8-12 + Lift Schools Wellbeing Cash Plan + Car Scheme + Pension Scheme (TPS) + Additional Lift Schools Benefits

Permanent, Full Time 

January 2025 Start 

A rare opportunity to join a thriving and successful Maths department that is too good to miss! 

If the chance to work alongside motivated and engaged students, leading a team of committed and hardworking colleagues in a school where staff are proud to work sounds appealing, then Greensward Academy might just be the place for you. 

Rated as “Good” by OFSTED in November 2023’s extensive and extremely positive report and boasting a large and vibrant sixth form which has been ranked amongst the very best in the country for almost a decade, we are a school that places the student at the centre of everything we do.

If you: 

• Are able to deliver every lesson you teach with energy, creativity and humour;
• Have the subject knowledge and communication skills to challenge and develop every learner regardless of their ability;
• Believe in the values of mutual respect, equity and dignity;
• Can develop effective working relationships with colleagues, students and their families and see the value of continual professional development and a willingness to embrace the challenge of change
• Want the chance to teach Maths to the highest standard right up to A Level then Greensward Academy would love to meet you! 

Our established and positive staff benefit from:

• A collaborative and supportive environment underpinned by a CPD programme where working with the best means learning from the best 
• An open and inclusive culture led by a dynamic principal and supported by a senior team who remain committed to their own classroom practice 
• The chance to engage with an enthusiastic, well mannered and resilient student body who are widely recognised as the school’s greatest asset 

Closing date : 6th October 2024

Who is Lift Schools?

Lift Schools is made up of 57 primary, secondary and special schools, educating more than 33,000 pupils across the country. We believe education can transform lives – and we want every child in our schools to achieve their full potential.

Our mission:

1. We will provide an excellent education to every child, in every classroom, every day.
2. With excellent leadership and teaching in every school, we will help children go on to lead successful and happy lives.
3. We will work with others beyond our network to benefit more children and communities.

We offer you:

• Career development and training: Access a wide range of statutory and developmental training to boost your career.
• Our partnership with One World powers our innovative Instructional Excellence Program. We also offer a comprehensive range of CPD programs, including Ambition Institute's Early Career and NPQ offerings, tailored to both individual and network needs.
• Generous Benefits: From your pension plan to healthcare and financial support, we've got you covered.
• Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy discounted gym memberships, travel deals, and even electric vehicle incentives.

Lift Schools is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our colleagues and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair and consistent recruitment process which is inline with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check.

Lift Schools embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Job share, part time and flexible working opportunities will be considered.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and there is a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.