About This Role
Our opportunity
We wish to appoint an exceptional Subject Leader of Maths to support the development and improvement of the subject within Yewlands Academy. It goes without saying that we will support you, develop you and above all welcome you into our ambitious team and rapidly improving school.
We are looking for a Subject Leader who:
Has a proven record of success with students in Maths
Has the ability to consult, devise, communicate, implement, monitor and evaluate improvement with a relentless focus on student outcomes
Has an ability to lead and aspire others
Is a talented professional who wants to provide every student with a great education and real choices in life, regardless of their background
Is enthusiastic and has passion for Maths and the potential of every student
Has vision, drive and flair as you join our supportive and forward-thinking staff team
Has a genuine commitment to making a positive contribution to Yewlands Academy and its community
The role will focus upon:
The quality of teaching and learning
Assessment and monitoring of performance
The curriculum at Key Stage 3 & 4 and transition.
The professional development of staff
Capturing and sharing best practice with colleagues
We can offer:
A hardworking Maths department
An excellent learning environment
Fantastic students
High quality professional development and support
Opportunities to work with colleagues across an ambitious and forward-thinking
2-18+ Sheffield Trust
A chance to make a real difference to the lives of children
We welcome contact from anyone considering applying to Yewlands Academy and encourage prospective applicants to visit the Academy. To arrange an informal chat please contact Jenny Holmshaw by email jholmshaw@brigantiatrust.net
All candidates are expected to read our Safeguarding Policy which can be found here Yewlands Academy - Policies
Brigantia Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidates will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) form in line with Section 115 of the Police Act 1997.
Interviews may be held on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close this advert early, should we appoint to the role.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.