Job Introduction
Start date: January or April 2027
MPR/UPR plus TLR 1b
WE CANNOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS POSITION
We are looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and dedicated Curriculum Leader for Mathematics.
We seek a leader with a love of education to lead an excellent and dedicated team of specialist maths teachers, to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability or background. There are currently eight highly committed teachers who strive for excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic life of the school. Teachers at Cove strive for academic excellence in all we do in an environment that cares and supports students.
Commitment, hard work and a passion for your subject are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme.
The department consists of highly skilled staff. Maths is a well-resourced department and all classrooms have large touch screens that can be used for teaching. The department is well supported by various Hampshire Programmes to promote the very best outcomes for our students. The department use White Rose Maths as well as having Sparks Maths for students to access at home as well as promoting a wide range of other online platforms. The department runs its own in house CPD sessions so you will be able to enhance your subject knowledge but this would be an area which as a Curriculum Leader, you would oversee. The team work in a collaborative manner and run lots of clubs for students in order for them to make excellent progress in Maths.
We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:
Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students in order for them to excel academically
Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves, their staff and students
Have excellent subject knowledge
Be willing to teach across the full age range of students; year 7 to year 11
Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme
Teach a standard timetable allocation
Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children
Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning
Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures
Person Specification:
Degree in Mathematics (essential)
Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum GCSE (essential)
Experience of leading a team (highly desirable)
Experience of motivating colleagues (highly desirable)
Experience of leading projects within your own department or wider school environment (highly desirable)
Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience (essential)
Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice
Good level of IT literacy
Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school
Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with students
Excellent and effective classroom management skills
Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors
Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines
Why Cove School?
Cove School is an exciting and rewarding place to be where we foster a positive and inclusive environment in which both staff and pupils can thrive.
We offer opportunities for professional development, career progression and involvement in the wider life of the school making this an ideal opportunity for someone to join our community who wants to make a genuine difference to the lives of our pupils.
As part of our team, you will enjoy:
Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses
To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported
A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop
Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'
Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’
Onsite parking
A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room
A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings
Application Procedure
For further information regarding Cove School, please visit our website www.coveschool.uk
For an application form, please visit our vacancies page on our website here: https://www.coveschool.uk/join-us/work-with-us
If you currently work in a school, please ensure one of your references is from your current Headteacher.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS USING OUR APPLICATION FORM NOT CVs.
Please submit your application as soon as possible as we may invite candidates to interview before the closing date.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we reserve the right to close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date if we receive applications that meet the criteria. Once a vacancy has closed, we are unable to consider further applications, so please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
