Leader of Key Stage 3 Maths

Leader of Key Stage 3 Maths

TPS plus TLR2b (£5,641)

Permanent from 01 September 2025

We are looking for a creative, inspiring, sharing and thoughtful practitioner to join the leadership team of our already outstanding maths department and help to take it to the next level. We want someone who has a passion for mathematical pedagogy, enjoys curriculum development work and is always looking for new and innovative ways to support our students develop their mathematical knowledge and understanding. This post is equally suited for candidates looking for their first leadership post and those already in leadership posts, and it is an ideal stepping stone to future Middle and Senior Leadership roles.

Blue Coat has a strong track record for high achievement and growing teachers and leaders. We will provide the opportunity for you to fulfil your ambitions and potential in a dynamic and supportive environment. This is a fabulous opportunity for an ECT or an experienced teacher wishing to develop their career teaching KS4 and A level in an outstanding school.

We are looking for someone who:

• has good knowledge and experience of the Maths curriculum and will be able to teach the subject across Key Stage 3 and 4.
• is a flexible and perceptive classroom practitioner who can engage students across the age and ability range and enable all to learn, enjoy and make progress.
• is a team player with a can-do approach, who is prepared to take a lead in improving aspects of the department’s provision
• has a commitment to personal, professional development and becoming the best that you can be.

Working for The Blue Coat School means that you would be part of the Cranmer Education Trust, a successful, growing Trust which prides itself on looking after its people, offering a high level of support and access to expertise. This is an excellent time to join the team, as we develop collaborative structures and systems to enhance and support our growing family of schools.

Alongside The Blue Coat School, the Trust is made up of primary and secondary schools across Oldham and Rochdale. The Trust also incorporates a Teacher Training school and the East Manchester Teaching Hub and a MFL hub, which support the training and development of new and existing teachers across the North West of England.

We offer:

• Opportunities for professional development in a growing Trust
• A strong school community that places children, families and staff at the heart of everything we do.
• A supportive team who will work with and alongside you to achieve the very best
• Teachers career average pension scheme with a generous employer contribution
• Central Oldham location close to good transport networks

The Blue Coat School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The Cranmer Education Trust follows safer recruitment practices. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 and appointment is therefore subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service.

For further information please refer to:

• The Cranmer Education Trust’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Trust Policies | Cranmer Education Trust
• The Trust’s statement on the employment of ex-offenders, in the vacancy Documents section.
• The job description and person specification for further information regarding the safeguarding responsibilities of the role.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

Closing date for applications: 24 March 2025 at 09:00

Interviews: TBC

Start Date: From 01 September 2025

The Cranmer Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer and will provide reasonable support to disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process.