Job Type

Full-Time - Permanent

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership for the Maths department and wider STEM faculty, modelling outstanding practice and high expectations.
• Develop and implement a clear, ambitious vision for STEM that aligns with DRET's commitment to academic excellence and enrichment.
• Lead curriculum development to ensure a coherent, challenging, and engaging STEM offer from KS3 to KS4.
• Use data intelligently to drive improvement, monitor progress, and close gaps.
• Deliver consistently high-quality teaching in Maths, securing excellent progress for all learners.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff across STEM subjects, fostering a culture of collaboration and continual improvement.
• Promote innovative pedagogy, including the use of technology, problem‑solving approaches, and cross‑curricular STEM opportunities.
• Ensure effective assessment practices that support learning and raise attainment.
• Oversee staffing, timetabling, and resource allocation across STEM subjects.
• Lead performance management processes, supporting staff to meet ambitious goals.
• Ensure the faculty contributes positively to whole‑school priorities, behaviour expectations, and safeguarding standards.
• Champion STEM enrichment, including clubs, competitions, trips, and links with universities, employers, and STEM organisations.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant subject degree
• Evidently an outstanding classroom practitioner with a strong track record in Maths.
• Experienced in leading teams and driving improvement.
• Passionate about STEM education and its power to transform life chances.
• Skilled at building positive relationships with students, staff, and families.
• Creative, resilient, and committed to the highest standards.
• Ready to contribute to the wider life of a growing, ambitious academy.

Benefits

• M1- UPS3, FTE £32,916 up to £51,048 per annum, plus a TLR 1.1 payment of £10,174
• Access to Teachers' Pension Scheme
• CPD including Senior Leader and Knowledge Development Courses
• Regional networks of Trust colleagues and access to key leaders in Education
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Awards and Recognition Scheme
• Flexible working patterns
• Benefits Platform : Health & Wellbeing Programme : Cycle to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunity & Safeguarding Statement

The David Ross Education Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our students and staff. It is our objective to ensure that job applicants and staff are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential. We do not discriminate against any applicants on the basis of any protected characteristics. The David Ross Education Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo vetting appropriate to the post, including a social media presence check and Enhanced DBS check. The successful applicant will be expected to adhere to all safeguarding, welfare and health and safety policies and procedures of the Trust. All pre‑employment checks are in line with "Keeping Children Safe in Education" statutory guidance.