ASSISTANT CURRICULUM AREA LEAD (ACAL) FOR MATHEMATICS

ASSISTANT CURRICULUM AREA LEAD (ACAL) FOR MATHEMATICS                                                                           

Contract: Permanent

Grade: MPS / UPS PLUS TLR2B

Closing Date: Monday 16^th December 2024 at 9am

Interview date: Wednesday 18^th December 2024

Start date: May 2025 or sooner

Welcome to Stanley High School, part of the Southport Learning Trust.

We are a values-led school. Our mission is to ensure that every Stanley High School student is given the best opportunity and support to realise their full potential and develop those skills and qualities needed to make good choices and go on to lead happy and successful lives.

Everything we do here is guided by our school motto ‘Success for All’ and underpinned by our key values of Aspire, Challenge, Excel. We are ambitious for our students and want them to present themselves proudly and confidently. We also encourage them to challenge themselves and be determined to succeed. This is so they can excel by being well-rounded, caring and respectful young adults who know how to get the best out of themselves and others they encounter.

Staff here understand the importance of creating a school culture that is friendly and supportive, and which fosters a sense of ambition while celebrating the achievement of all. We aim to nurture in all students a lifelong love of learning and an understanding that everyone can fulfil their ambitions regardless of how wide the gap between starting points and desired destinations may seem. The successful candidate will play an active role in realising this by modelling and upholding high expectations and high standards at all times.

On a day-to-day basis, we are committed to providing excellent teaching, a broad curriculum and wonderful pastoral care for each individual student. We understand the that our staff are our best resource, and we are committed to investing in them and their professional development to ensure that our students have the best experience we can offer. Staff here are specialists in their areas and are further developed through bespoke CPD opportunities as well as access to professional training programmes and qualifications.

Student experience is also prioritised outside of the classroom. At Stanley, we have a variety of extra and co-curricular events and activities that take place regularly throughout the year and staff are always willing to go the extra mile to put on trips, clubs and shows aimed at supporting, stretching and challenging students in their thinking. Our sporting prowess in particular knows no bounds and our students are as dedicated to us in their representation in matches against other schools as we are to them each day.

If successful, you will be joining the Southport Learning Trust; a family of eight schools which includes six secondary schools and two primary schools in the locality where you would gain support from a wider group of senior leaders. Schools in our Trust include Birkdale High School, Bedford Primary School, Greenbank High School, Kew Woods Primary School, Maghull High School, Meols Cop High School, Range High School and, of course, Stanley High School. Being part of a Trust will give you the opportunity to share and be involved in developing practice across multiple schools. You would benefit from an excellent Employee Assistance Programme and a commitment to your well-being and professional development.

Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to visit us, meet our team and most importantly, meet our fabulous students.

Nicki Gregg
Executive Headteacher

Title: ASSISTANT CURRICULUM AREA LEAD (ACAL)FOR MATHEMATICS          

Performance Managed by: CURRICULUM AREA LEADER FOR MATHS

Working time: Full Time (36 hours per week)

procedures and tasks but sets out the main expectations of the school in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

·       Support with the day to day running of the mathematics department.

·       Provide high quality teaching and learning experiences for students.

·       Fulfill the role of Form Tutor to students

MAIN ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Main duties and responsibilities are indicated below. Other duties at an appropriate level and nature may also be required and will be negotiated.

TEACHING AND LEARNING:

·       Teach Maths at Key Stages 3 and 4.

·       Support the Curriculum Area Lead for Mathematics in the day to day running of the mathematics department.

·       Attend Middle Leaders’ meetings as appropriate. Consistently deliver good or outstanding well-planned learning that achieves high outcomes.

·       Monitor and identify underachieving students from performance data.

·       Report to students and parents as required.

·       Liaise with parents to ensure excellent attainment.

·       Contribute to the school literacy and reading policies.

·       Support extended learning activities to enhance students’ learning experiences.

·       Manage the behaviour of students in classrooms and around the school.

·       Understand and fulfill all the requirements of the school’s policies.

·       Work as part of a team in the delivery of high-quality learning outside the classroom.

·       To support the Curriculum Area’s Improvement Strategy.

·       To contribute to the department’s after-school revision and extracurricular programme.

·       To support transition in learning at primary and post-16 level. Act as a Form Tutor to support the personal development of students.

 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

·       Ensure all students are safe and can achieve their potential.

·       Adhere at all times to professional business standards of dress, courtesy and efficiency. Attend subject and staff meetings.

·       Attend and participate in Open Evenings, Parents’ Evenings and other school events.

·       Uphold the school’s Behaviour for Learning Policy and Student Dress Code.

·       Be responsible for ensuring subject knowledge is developed and participate in staff training and development

E - Essential D - Desirable AF - Application Form LO - Lesson Observation I - Interview

Education and

qualifications

 

Essential

·       Educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant subject

·       Qualified teacher status

Experience

 

Essential

·       A passion for Maths and a thirst to develop students and self as lifelong learners in the subject.

·       Ability to teach engaging, well-sequenced and adapted lessons

·       Demonstrable experience of improving student outcomes

·       Ability to use ICT effectively to support learning

·       Experience of teaching groups of students and students of all abilities.

·       Collaborative teaching methods and working with colleagues in the preparation, assessment and monitoring work.

·       Experience as a form tutor and/or pastoral work

·       Experience as GCSE Examiner Experience of leading/taking part in an extracurricular Maths activity

Skills

·       Must be well organised

·       Excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills

·       Ability to work hard under pressure while maintaining a positive,

·       Professional attitude Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work on own initiative

·       Excellent evidence-led creative teaching ability

·      Experience of Teaching for Mastery

Knowledge & Understanding

·       National Curriculum for Maths at Key Stages 3-4

·       Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2023

·       Part 1 Developing differentiated schemes of work

Equal Opportunities

·       Understanding of different social backgrounds of students

·       Understanding the needs of students and the appropriate strategies to support them

 

Potential candidates are asked to email completed application forms to recruitment@stanleyhigh.co.uk  The application form should be downloaded and submitted electronically by 9.00am on Monday 15^th December 2024

Interviews to be held on Wednesday 18^th December 2024 

Stanley High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be requested to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. At least one member of our recruitment team for this post is Safer Recruitment trained and we adhere to Southport Learning Trust’s Recruitment and Selection Policy for Employees and Volunteers.

 

We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds – the best and brightest minds – can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.