Senior Curriculum Leader - Maths

Job Title: Senior Curriculum Lead - Maths

At Bourne End Academy we are on a journey of rapid improvement creating a unique community of amazing, ambitious and achieving young people. We develop each other and strive to be the very best we can be. We work with heart and passion, with a can-do attitude and a drive to succeed.

Join us in Opening Minds, Opening Doors!

Are you ready to join a vibrant educational community where every child is empowered to flourish and every colleague is supported to thrive? At our academy, we are passionate about developing the whole child through a nurturing, inclusive, and ambitious culture. With a strong people-first ethos, we invest in our staff just as much as our pupils, recognising that great teaching starts with great support. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a lasting impact, we would love to welcome you.

We are looking for a Senior Curriculum Lead - Maths. This role will provide strategic leadership of the Maths curriculum across the academy, ensuring high-quality teaching and learning that drives student progress. The role includes line management of the Head of Maths and oversight of whole-academy numeracy, contributing to cross-curricular development and literacy-numeracy integration.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the strategic development and delivery of the Maths curriculum across all key stages
• Line manage the Head of Maths, providing guidance, support, and challenge to raise standards
• Monitor and evaluate teaching quality, curriculum impact, and student outcomes in Math.
• Drive innovation in pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment practices.
• Lead departmental improvement planning and contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Teaching & Learning Excellence - Model outstanding practice, lead CPD and coaching, and drive innovative strategies to improve teaching quality and student outcomes.
• Assessment & Data Ensure robust assessment systems are in place, using data to inform teaching and drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and implement a coherent numeracy strategy across subjects and year groups in the Academy.

Pay range: L9 - L14 (Fringe) £64,500 - £72,763

We will shortlist and conduct interviews on a rolling basis after we have received qualified applicants.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified teacher status or recognised equivalent.
• Proven track record and outstanding outcomes in your subject area.
• Strong understanding of curriculum planning and assessment.
• Experienced in leading curriculum development and staff training.
• Experience line managing curriculum leaders.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills .

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our 'Opening Minds, Opening Doors' strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don't just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Benefits:

• Financial and Lifestyle - We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.
• Professional Growth and Development - We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.
• Culture and Wellbeing - Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.