| Cumberland Council

Director of Mathematics & Numeracy

Permanent Post
Salary (£62,202 - £65,286 FTE)
1.0 FTE

To respond to this changing educational landscape, we are raising the profile of mathematics and numeracy across the curriculum with this role. As Director of Mathematics and Numeracy, you will champion the importance of improving standards of mathematics and numeracy and our pupils’ cultural capital. You must think and act strategically within the school’s overall vision; you must be self-starting, reflective and highly energetic; you are expected to model a can-do attitude to staff, pupils and parents; you must be aspirational, highly responsive and adaptable.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to lead our Mathematics department and develop our whole school numeracy programme. The successful candidate will be part of the extended leadership team to ensure that Mathematics and numeracy are at the forefront of our priorities.

The successful candidate will:
•    Be an acknowledged outstanding practitioner of Maths
•    Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and proven experience of teaching across the whole age, ability and behaviour range
•    Be able to demonstrate their commitment to our students
•    Work closely with senior leaders to agree strategies for improvements
•    Be approachable and of empathetic character in order to engage and support colleagues in improving their practice but at the same time being fair and consistent in expectations
•    Motivate both colleagues and students to work hard and try their best through passing on to them their infectious enthusiasm and passion for their subject!
•    Actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
•    Work hard to ensure all students make at least expected progress irrespective of their starting point and individual needs
•    Understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
•    Demonstrate leadership qualities including personal resilience, drive and initiative and role model those personal qualities we wish to see in all our staff and in still in our young people

For further details about this role, or to apply, please visit: https://wla.education/vacancies/.

The Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy should an effective number of applicants be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Changing Lives 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. This post is subject to screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References and a Self-Disclosure Form will be sought prior to interview. In accordance with KCSIE 2023, online searches may be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

If you experience any issues whilst using MyNewTerm, then please do not hesitate to contact a member of the HR Team via email, hr@changinglives.education or T: 01946 820 356.

The closing date for this role is 09.00 on Tuesday 22 April 2025.

Date posted

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 12:00

Tue, 22/04/2025 - 12:00

Reference Number

3090

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About this opportunity

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This role is available on a permanent. The role will require occasional weekend/out of hours working to accommodate reactive work (inspections) during/following significant flood events and as the team’s representative with the Safety Advisory Group to ensure that the Council fulfils its duties under the Safety of Sports Grounds Act 1975 and the Fire Safety and Safety of Places of Sport Act 1987

This role is available on a permanent basis.

Who we’re looking for

We seek a professional with a relevant degree and Chartered Engineer status with the Institute of Civil Engineers (ICE) or Institute of Structural Engineers (ISTRUCTE) (consideration will be made for accepting Incorporated Engineer status for the right candidate who is in the process of progressing to Chartered Status) a minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in bridge design. Strong communication skills and knowledge of national standards and Eurocodes are essential. Additional experience in stadiums and building design/construction would be considered advantageous.

Be part of a dynamic team driving high-quality capital programmes for our community. You will embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities. Apply now to make a difference.

Be sure to take a look at the post specification (below) for the essential criteria for this role.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Tom Baker by email at tom.baker@cumberland.gov.uk Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
Armed forces veterans whose last long term substantive employer was the armed forces

If you meet one or more of the criteria above, and wish to be considered for this scheme, select 'yes' to the appropriate question during your application. Find out more.

Diversity, Inclusion & AdjustmentsWe’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Employer and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 4th May 2025
Interview date: w/c 12th May 2025

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

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