Hours: Full-Time, Perm
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR1
Start date: September 2025
Manor School is community where we value disruption free learning for our staff and students. At Manor, we want teachers to teach and students to learn. It is that simple. We believe in Success for All and we are looking for staff who embrace that.
Our focus this year is about stripping away tasks that don’t allow teachers to focus on their core business: Planning, Teaching, Assessing. We want our teachers to use time-efficient methods that serve their subject, for the benefit of our students’ learning.
Our students are keen to learn and want to be challenged and supported in lessons. They welcome enthusiastic teachers who love their subject and prioritise challenging learning in lessons. We value staff who have that approach and enthusiasm for education.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an inspirational Curriculum Leader for Maths, with deep subject knowledge, who values a mastery approach to mathematics teaching. We have a developing subject team, who are involved in shared planning for lessons and working together to support each other. As a school, we have dedicated and timetabled shared non-contacts to support this approach to joint planning.
This year we are investing in Sparx Maths to support with assessment and providing diagnostic feedback for staff. We welcome a new leader of the team who will bring their own ideas as well. You will have the agency to make the changes you want to drive Maths teaching forward.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the development of a world class, mastery Maths curriculum
* Provide leadership and guidance to Maths team in curriculum planning, instructional strategies, and assessment methods.
* Stay up-to-date on the latest research and developments in Maths education, integrating these into the curriculum.
* Monitor and assess student performance data to identify areas for improvement and develop strategies for enhancing student achievement in Maths
* Select instructional materials, textbooks, and resources to support the Maths curriculum.
* Lead the recruitment, mentoring, and professional development of Maths department staff alongside the Senior Leader for Professional Development
* Lead teachers to create a culture of high challenge and low threat in our Maths classrooms.
Qualifications:
* Degree in Maths education or a related field.
* Strong knowledge of current Maths curriculum standards and best practices, especially mastery
* Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
* Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders.
* Passion for Maths education and a commitment to inspiring students in the field.
* Alignment with the mission and values of Manor School. We are a comprehensive school who believe in Success for All based on our REACH values of Resilience, Empathy, Ambition, Curiosity and Humanity.
Benefits:
* Access to retail discounts, technology schemes and dental schemes.
* Access to Cycle to Work
* 24/7 access to a free Employee Assistance Programme to provide confidential advice and guidance on any personal and/or work-related matter.
* Free Mindfulness training with a qualified and experienced professional
* An open and collaborative working environment, not just within your academy but also across the Trust where innovation is encouraged.
* Discounted gym membership
* Commitment to reducing email traffic and confine email replies to office hours – while recognising our employee’s preferences for when they work
* Commitment to continuously review workload issues and explore options for simpler, less onerous methods and processes.
The Nene Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, students, and volunteers to share this commitment. All shortlisted candidates will be subject to an online search as part of our due diligence process.
Any offer of employment will be subject to DBS and Right to Work checks.
We look forward to your response.