Subject Leader Maths+TLR+ Financial

Overview

Subject Leader for Maths
. Please note that this role is not suitable for Early Career Teacher (ECT) candidates.

Shire Oak Academy is at the heart of the community in Walsall. We are proud to be part of the Mercian Trust
, a family of schools united by a commitment to students and to one another. Our Trust focuses on collaboration, integrity, and above all, doing what is right for young people.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a school that is determined to raise aspirations and transform outcomes for our students. You’ll be joining a dedicated staff team and working with fantastic students, supported by great middle leaders who are making a real impact every day.

Shire Oak Academy is not the easiest school to work in currently, but we encourage you to visit to see we are far more than our most recent Ofsted report. We have a new Leadership Team, led by experienced Headteacher Matthew Everett, and we would welcome applications from those wishing to join us on the exciting journey that Shire Oak is currently on.

We are a community secondary school in Walsall Wood and proud of our inclusivity. Our ethos is built upon #Be Incredible and we accept that young people are going to make mistakes, but through positive interactions and support we will help to ensure that they learn from their mistakes and #Be Incredible in all that they do. Through our House System, and form tutors, we provide the care and support needed for all individuals and their families, including healthy competition.

Everyone within the academy is expected to be an active member of their house, students and staff alike.

As Subject Leader in Mathematics, you will:

• provide strategic and pedagogical leadership for the Maths department.
• inspire and motivate colleagues to deliver high-quality teaching and secure outstanding outcomes.
• drive a culture of high expectations, resilience, and achievement across the department.
• work closely with senior leaders and the Mercian Trust Maths network to shape curriculum, raise attainment, and innovate in teaching practice.

You will need to:

• be a strong classroom practitioner with a proven track record of success at KS3 and KS4.
• show strong leadership potential with the ability to challenge, support, and develop others.
• possess the drive to make a significant difference to the lives of our students, and to play a central role in our academy’s improvement journey.

• extensive professional development opportunities within the Mercian Trust.
• the chance to work with a network of talented Maths leaders across the Trust.
• opportunities to teach at KS5.
• a dedicated and committed staff team.
• fantastic students and great middle leaders.
• benefits that come with being part of a strong and supportive multi-academy trust.
• a genuine opportunity to shape the future of Shire Oak Academy and the lives of our young people.

We encourage you to visit to see the department and meet the team having read the full application pack. You’ll be pleasantly surprised!

Closing date – 27 February 2026.

For a more detailed look at our Academy access our website at

Further details are available by contacting the Headteacher’s PA by e-mail at s.

Safeguarding The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Pre-employment checks include an enhanced disclosure and barring service check as a requirement of this post. Our Safeguarding Policy is available on our website, and applicants are encouraged to review it before applying.

Disclosure This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check (formerly CRB) under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Further details are available from the school or by visiting