Regional Subject Lead for Mathematics and Numeracy (Secondary) 1 year fixed term contract of 3 days per weekNumbers and our understanding of them pervades our everyday life. It features in our shopping, our cooking instructions, our travel and in the games and sports we play and follow. It is an essential life skill if, as individuals, we are to contribute to and thrive within society - but to some it does not come naturally. Depending on the person, numbers can spring from the page in clear and obvious, intuitive, sequences or blend into non-sensical characters that oscillate, blur and confuse.
So, to deliver excellence in teaching that will enable all learners to access the future enabling world of numeracy requires an approach that is steeped in inclusion and supports every level of comprehension.
The fulfilment of this vision and ambition relies on the effective shaping and implementation of our mathematics and whole-academy numeracy strategy across all of our secondary academies. It is a remit that will bring together multiple stakeholders across the trust to advance the development of our curriculum and to establish highly effective subject networks and communities for mathematics that will support and inspire our leaders and teachers.
The impetus and accountability for delivering this critical initiative rests with the Regional Lead for Mathematics and Numeracy.
Are you ready for a new challenge? - You will join an organisation you already know with a powerful Ethos and commitment to a model of inclusion, hope, perseverance, healthy relationships and compassion throughout all the aspects of the life and culture of each Academy community. That makes it a truly rewarding and inspiring place to work.
- You'll be developed to ensure you are up to date with the most current thinking, research and best-practice in the critical areas of curriculum, pedagogy and assessment. We want you to develop personally and to grow your career with us.
- You'll report into the relevant Regional Director (with supervision from the National Subject Lead) in a trusted working partnership as well as collaboratively engaging and knowledge sharing with other leaders across the Trust.
- You'll enjoy a generous package in an organisation that supports difference and welcomes contribution and innovation. Delivering exceptional education will require new approaches, new strategies and new ideation.
There is a full job description attached but in summary, you will focus on a number of key areas:
- Strategic Direction & Support - ensuring consistency of subject quality and delivery across Oasis, raising outcomes by improving the quality of teaching and learning, analyse performance data - all as part of the national subject team, supporting the National Lead for Mathematics and Numeracy.
- Building Capacity - provision of support and coaching for teachers and leaders to improve quality of teaching and learning in Mathematics and Numeracy
- Teaching and Learning - be an active and exemplary practitioner, modelling best practice in all aspects of your subject. Willing to share your expertise through teaching, team teaching, facilitation and co-facilitation
The above will require you to be a specialist in: teaching and leading in your chosen subject, improving learner outcomes, curriculum input and development and subject specific professional development.
This is a genuinely transformative role that, through effective strategic deployment, will provide our academies with a world-class educational framework from which to further enhance the quality of our education for all.
What are we looking for?- You'll be an experienced educationalist and subject specialist with strong subject specific assessment expertise.
- You will have worked in a senior role in an educational establishment and be able to demonstrate strong subject leadership and influencing skills
The description and person spec attached that details the full range of involvement.
How to applyIf this all adds up to a role that harnesses your love and genuine passion for numbers and you relish the opportunity to influence the prospects and potential of a generation - we would love to hear from you.
Please complete the application form attached to this advert and submit by
22 July at 23:59.
PLEASE NOTE
Travel to and work in schools in both Southampton and North London is required on a regular basis. There is a possibility that the role could be split between two individuals based in each locality. If that were to occur, the role would be split 2 days p/w in the Southampton area, with the remaining day in North London.
This is subject to the agreement by the Regional Director and not a guaranteed option.
Attachments Job Description and Person Specification - Regional Subject Lead - Mathematics and Numeracy v2-4
Safeguarding Statement:Oasis Community Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and receipt of a fully supportive reference.
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