Head of Department (Maths) and Teacher within the East Maths Community
Job Description
Job title: Head of Department (Maths) and Teacher within the East Maths Community
Company: Inspiration Trust (MAT)
Job description: Salary: Qualified Teachers Pay Scales: Main Pay Scale (MPS) to Upper Pay Scale (UPS) plus TLR £9,300
Start Date: September 2024
2023 has been a great year for Hewett Academy with record breaking GCSE results, 4 pieces of artwork in the Royal Academy, a complete school rebuilding project on the horizon and now an Ofsted grading of “Good with Outstanding features”! With this success has come an increase in pupil numbers that means we now have an exciting opportunity for an inspiring Head of Maths to lead our committed and hardworking Maths team at Hewett Academy.
Hewett’s Maths department has gone from strength to strength in the last three years with results getting better each year and an increasingly positive progress score. The team is hard working, committed and dynamic – and now need a new Head of Department following the promotion of the existing post holder.
This role will have 80% of time working in Hewett’s Maths department and 20% in the Trust central team with responsibilities working within the East Maths Community.
Hewett Academy is one of the most iconic schools in Norwich. The school was graded as rated “Good with Outstanding features” following an exemplary Ofsted inspection in October 2023. The school has built strong relationships within the community and takes pride in being a highly inclusive school in which children from all backgrounds work alongside the most diverse student population in Norwich. Students demonstrate respect for each other and their teachers through calm and purposeful attitudes around school and in lessons. This is achieved through dedication to its community and the ambitious and broad knowledge-rich curriculum provided. “Once you are part of Hewett, you always will be” – come and join the family.
Inspiration Trust is at an exciting point in its Maths development. Alongside the University of East Anglia, we have been awarded a significant grant to establish a Maths Excellence programme across schools in Norfolk. A successful candidate will work for the equivalent of 1 day per week, alongside our renowned strong and cohesive central maths team to create and develop inspiring Maths Clubs modules and to work on our established Further Maths Outreach programme. The role ideal for a gifted mathematician and ambitious maths teacher wanting to develop new inspirational ideas to challenge and inspire young people from KS3 through KS4 into KS5 and beyond. We have one of the country’s first maths and science specialist sixth forms and the Angles Maths Hub is based in our trust.
We are part of the Inspiration Trust, twice ranked as the country’s top family of comprehensive schools for pupil progress, and strongly believe in the importance of giving the widest educational opportunities to all young people, regardless of their background. We have strong networks across the Trust, with opportunities to work with a diverse range of schools and partners. We are committed to offering excellent professional and learning opportunities for our staff, with a busy programme of continuing professional development courses delivered by some of the country’s best educational thinkers and practitioners.
The Inspiration Trust is a Multi Academy Trust, committed to delivering the very best educational experience for the young people of Norfolk and Suffolk, across 17 schools. We are ambitious for our schools and communities and want to create Britain’s highest performing federation of 3-19 schools and transform education in the East. Inspiration Trust specialises in transforming schools in disadvantaged areas and taking academies from failing to outstanding.
- “The trust provides support and maintains an accurate oversight of the school’s work”.
- “Staff are proud to work at the school. They share leaders’ ambition and vision for pupils.”
- “The school ensures that all pupils have access to an extensive ‘entitlement programme’. Pupils learn important skills that prepare them for adult life.” (Ofsted, October 2023)
When you join Inspiration Trust’s thriving network of talented teachers, leaders and support staff, you join an organisation that supports you to be the best you can be. The Trust offers a varied professional development programme for employees.
We are committed to offering excellent professional opportunities for our staff, through careful support and personalised CPD. We offer a structured and specific induction programme.
The Trust also offers:
- Generous holiday entitlement for employees
- Teachers’ Pension Schemes with generous employer contributions
- Employee Assistance Programme which provides a fully confidential service which includes 24/7 free telephone support is offered. Access to well-being information, advice and guidance are always available as well
- Discounted monthly travel passes via the First Bus Commuter Travel Club
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Retail Benefits offering discounts with many shops and suppliers
- Corporate membership of the Norwich Theatre Royal
- Salary sacrifice schemes, including car leasing (subject to T&C) and healthcare plans, including Dental insurance and Gym membership discounts
- Specsavers VDU Eyecare vouchers and Boots Annual Flu vouchers
- Free Parking
*Some benefits are only available following successfully passing probation
To apply for this role please click the Apply button on this page to complete the online application form.
If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact PA to the Principal:
Closing date for applications: 9am on Friday 22nd March 2024
Interview date: Wednesday 27th March 2024
Inspiration Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All staff appointments are subject to satisfactory references and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Expected salary:
Location: Norwich – Suffolk
