Lead Teacher of Maths

This leadership post sits within the Mathematics department of Willenhall E-ACT Academy, an academy in the E-ACT trust. The post-holder leads curriculum planning, assessment and interventions to raise attainment, and models and coaches colleagues on classroom practice. The role also carries responsibility for Statistics and works with academy leaders on the academy's improvement priorities. QTS and a mathematics or related degree are required, visa sponsorship is not available, and the start date is 1 January 2027.

• Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the Mathematics department
• Lead planning, implementation and monitoring of the Mathematics curriculum
• Drive curriculum planning, assessment and intervention strategies to raise attainment and progress
• Use assessment data to inform interventions
• Model outstanding classroom practice
• Support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development
• Monitor and analyse performance data and act to close achievement gaps
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour and a culture of ambition
• Promote an engaging, knowledge-rich Mathematics curriculum
• Take responsibility for Statistics
• Work with academy leaders to deliver improvement priorities and strengthen Mathematics outcomes
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and excellence

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in Mathematics or a related subject

• Proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and securing strong student outcomes

• Strong leadership and coaching skills
• Excellent understanding of curriculum design, assessment and data analysis
• Outstanding communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement

• Enhanced DBS check
• Satisfactory references

• Defined benefit pension (LGPS or TPS)
• Life cover at three times pensionable pay
• 31 days annual leave for year-round employees
• Cycle to Work scheme
• INSET days and CPD opportunities
• Automatic TLR progression on a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3)
• Full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities
• Wisdom wellbeing app and free Employee Assistance Programme