Curriculum Leader for Mathematics
Full Time
Required: September 2025 (or earlier)
Salary: Main Pay Scale/UPS + TLR 1a
We are seeking an innovative and forward-thinking individual with a proven track record of excellence to lead and develop our team and curriculum as we continue on our journey to provide excellent maths teaching to all of our students.
You will have the opportunity to develop the teaching of Maths within a supportive leadership environment, working closely with the BET Director of Mathematics to accelerate improvements. You will be joining a dedicated and hard-working team, motivated and committed to continuous improvement and ensuring the very best outcomes for our students.
A commitment to inclusion and high expectations of all students is essential.
The postholder will be required to:
1. Implement and lead an appropriate Maths curriculum;
2. Be accountable for the delivery of an excellent Maths provision across the school;
3. Plan, resource and deliver highly effective and inspiring lessons;
4. Ensure department CPD is high quality and that colleagues feel supported and nurtured in their own career paths.
If you can:
1. Inspire and innovate
2. Nurture and develop (yourself as well as others)
3. Create independent and resilient thinkers
4. Commit to, and raise further, high achievement and motivation
Then we would love to hear from you, and in return we can offer:
Benefits of working at Priory School:
1. Access to free in-house and Bohunt Education Trust leadership and career development training programmes.
2. Access to a comprehensive discounts platform which will save you money on all manner of purchases, recreational activities, holidays and weekly shopping.
3. CPD Programme which is thoughtfully and carefully designed to consider the needs of both the curriculum and staff.
4. Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us. We offer a professional outsourced support & counselling service, calendar of optional fun social events, and a supportive, caring working environment.
We will ensure that the successful candidate has:
1. Support and development to achieve your career goals
2. Continuous professional learning, development and improvement including additional CPD non-contact periods on your timetable
Priory School was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and received the following outcome:
1. The quality of education Good
2. Behaviour and attitudes Good
3. Personal development Outstanding
4. Leadership and management Outstanding
The inspection report noted that "The school is extremely well led and managed. Teachers are well supported by leaders, and they benefit from well-planned training that meets the needs of their pupils. The school and the trust work closely together and this strengthens what the school offers their pupils."
Applicants are welcome to visit the school for a tour and to discuss the department/post with either the Headteacher, Head of Faculty or Curriculum Leader.
Priory School has been at the heart of learning in Southsea for over 100 years and since 2015 we have been a proud member of the award-winning Bohunt Education Trust (BET). If you are interested in pursuing a career in this vibrant, positive "can do" environment and feel that you have the enthusiasm and drive to make a real difference, then please apply for this truly rewarding opportunity, where together we can create the next generation of confident, independent, work-ready individuals.
Further details and an application form can be obtained from the school or visit the school website.
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@priorysouthsea.org
Applicants will be asked to complete the Equal Opportunities Google Form which will be forwarded on receipt of application. This will enable us to promote equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Without the data we cannot measure the impact of any steps we take to eliminate inequality. This form will not be shared with the selection panel and only be used for monitoring purposes. Please note we do not accept CV's.
Closing Date: 12 noon on 6th March 2025
Interview Date: Commencing from 10th March 2025
Safeguarding Statement:
Priory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment checks including enhanced DBS check (including a self-disclosure form), online/social media checks and satisfactory references.
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