Curriculum Leader Mathematics; HPA​/PP and MEI project lead

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen for us to appoint a new or experienced leader to grow and enhance our large and successful mathematics leadership team. The successful applicant will lead a whole‑school mathematics initiative focused on teacher development and student interventions to improve the provision and outcomes for HPA disadvantaged students at GCSE and their subsequent progression to mathematics and further mathematics post‑16.

This role has 1 day per week of dedicated leadership development time.

The mathematics department at Swanshurst is a highly successful one; students make above average rates of progress. We would expect the successful candidate to teach mathematics to the full ability range at key stages 3 and 4. We also offer Level 3 mathematical studies, A‑level mathematics and A‑Level further mathematics so can provide the opportunity for KS5 teaching.

The successful candidate will work closely with the head of department and senior leaders to:

• Identify target students for school‑led interventions and monitor and report on their participation in activities, progress and outcomes, with a focus on closing gaps for disadvantaged students.
• Manage a programme of additional curriculum support and enrichment for target students.
• Coordinate a tailored programme of professional development, drawing on programmes provided by external organisations.
• Manage a programme for students studying A level Mathematics and Further Mathematics to ensure they have access to high‑quality tuition support to develop the skills needed to access A/A
  * grades and perform well in university assessments.
• Ensure that the mathematics curriculum addresses the needs of high prior attaining and disadvantaged students.

• A track record of good teaching.
• A track record of good attainment and progress in KS3, KS4 and/ or KS5 students.
• An eagerness to learn and develop their leadership skills and behaviours.
• A vision and passion for growth and development of colleagues at all levels.
• The skills to effectively lead and manage others.
• A relentless commitment to outstanding support for youngsters.
• A driving ambition to make a difference to every child at Swanshurst.

Swanshurst is an ‘Outstanding School’ for girls with over 1900 students on roll aged 11-19 years. We offer excellent support and CPD for staff at all stages of their career, including the full range of NPQs.

The school is part of the newly formed West Midlands Academy Trust (WMAT) which opened in January 2025. As one of the three founding members, the school has been integral to forming the Trust’s mission:

• Relentless focus upon delivering an excellent Quality of Education, resulting in strong progress and attainment for all groups of pupils.
• Emphasis upon personal development and well‑being for staff and pupils.

WMAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020 which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’ so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

The successful applicant will be subject to all necessary pre‑employment checks including enhanced DBS, Prohibition Check, qualifications (where applicable), medical fitness, identify and right to work.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

To comply with Keeping Children Safe in Education, we will seek and scrutinise references prior to interviews. Referees will be contacted to provide further…