Job description
At OFG, we work smarter so you can spend more time doing what makes you happy!
How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four*?
Our colleagues' wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we're always looking for new ways to improve everyone's work/life balance. We're taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).
Job Title: Middle Lead - Mathematics
Location: The Holden School, Leigh
Salary: £40,000.00 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract: Permanent. Term Time only
UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.
As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Middle Lead - Mathematics to join our close-knit team at The Holden School, part of Acorn Education.
Purpose of Role
1. Plan, implement, review and develop the Maths curriculum to ensure provision is responsive to individual learning needs and reflects national standards. Ensure a balanced curricular approach that will encourage and reward participation in learning through achievement and progression.
2. Develop and organise teaching and other support staff to ensure the effective delivery of the Maths curriculum. Promote and ensure pupil support and the achievement of high professional and teaching standards.
3. Ensure the continuous improvement of learning in Maths and support provision based on an annual planning cycle with clear objectives and targets and a quality improvement plan based on self-evaluation and external benchmarks.
Responsibilities
1. Support the Deputy Head to formulate, implement and evaluate strategic improvement, operational and development plans that will enable the Maths department to provide education and care suitable for the needs of all pupils and ensure the progressive improvement of the school.
2. In conjunction with the Deputy Head, implement and evaluate the Maths timetable, curriculum and support programme that will ensure all pupils are able to progress and achieve through learning and that the school sets and achieves clear outcomes for academic learning.
3. Oversee management of Maths curriculum delivery and day to day management of the Maths department.
4. Lead, co-ordinate and motivate Maths staff to set and meet high standards of learning, professional development and behaviour and encourage their positive contribution to the school and its ethos.
5. Ensure moderation across the subject with all teaching staff to ensure high standards of marking, assessment and progression within the Maths department.
6. Implement the Performance Management system that will ensure staff are aware of their responsibilities and commitments and are provided with support and development to meet their goals.
About Us
The Holden School is an independent specialist day school for boys and girls aged from 5 to 16, catering for pupils with a wide range of needs in Lancashire, Manchester and surrounding areas.
Our dedicated team work together to ensure successful outcomes for pupils who often arrive at the school with a troubled view of education and life. We are a Therapeutic Led Trauma Informed School providing individualised curriculums for our students supported by our Class Teams, our Wellbeing Team and our own Therapists.
The Holden School is based in Leigh and is within commutable distance of Wigan and Surrounding Areas.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
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