Key Role Information

Salary
£66368-£71330
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
17/04/2026 07:25
Pay grade
Leadership Pay Scale | LPS11 - LPS14
Department
Maths
Key stage
Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.142
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

Are you an exceptional mathematician with the passion, ambition, and drive to shape the next generation of problem‑solvers? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where innovation is encouraged, professional growth is championed, and excellence is the norm? Then Bournville School is ready for you. Over the past two years, mathematics at Bournville has undergone a remarkable transformation. Results are rising, teaching practice is evolving, and our students' confidence and curiosity have never been stronger. This is a department full of momentum—driven by high standards, collaborative practice, and a renewed belief in what every learner can achieve. Now, we are looking for a mathematician who can help us take the next bold step.

Why This Is an Extraordinary Opportunity - This is an exciting time to join Bournville. Across our school, we are leading the way in innovative teaching approaches, curriculum development, and whole‑Trust initiatives that are gaining real recognition.


As part of our team, you will:

  • Contribute to a rapidly improving Maths department on an upward trajectory
  • Shape and deliver new initiatives across the school and wider Trust
  • Work with forward‑thinking colleagues committed to excellence and inclusion
  • Access outstanding professional development pathways designed to accelerate your career
  • Inspire students who are ready to embrace challenge and grow as mathematical thinkers


Who We’re Looking For an exceptional mathematician who is:

  • Passionate about their subject
  • Motivational in the classroom
  • Committed to stretching every learner
  • Creative, reflective, and ready to bring fresh ideas
  • Eager to be part of something bigger than one department


If you believe mathematics can change lives—and you want to work in a school that believes the same—this is your moment. Help Us Shape the Future Bournville School is on a journey of rapid improvement, innovation, and ambition. Join us, and you won’t just teach maths—you will help lead a movement, inspire a community, and make a measurable impact on young people’s futures. Be part of something exciting. Be part of Bournville.


In return we will offer you:

  • Access to support and guidance from other subject leaders across the MAT and form subject expertise within the Academy SLT
  • Bespoke Continual Professional Development (in the academy and online via the National College)
  • Perkbox example benefits;
  • Discounts at nationwide retailers
  • Gym discount
  • Cinema discounts
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Up to 4 structured counselling sessions per year
  • A MAT wide focus on staff well-being


Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will therefore be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as providing evidence of qualifications.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020).


This means that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of[1]offenders-act-1974

Benefits

Perkbox Discounts
Perkbox Wellbeing
Cycle to Work

Qualifications

Degree in a relevant subjectessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Abilities, Skills and Knowledge

Awareness of child protection/safeguarding with up to date training (or willingness to undertake training)essential

Experience

Experience of working in an educational environment

Experience/Knowledge

Knowledge of school standards and procedures or willingness to train

Leadership

Adaptable - ability to adapt style to a variery of situations and peopleessential

Personal Attributes

Commitment to Trust aim and valuesessential
Committed to Continuous Professional Development (CPD)essential
Promotes a culture of Safeguardingessential
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, parents and students essential
Ability to work effectively within a team environmentessential
Ability to work effectively within a team environmentessential

Relevant Experience

Experience of dealing with sensitive and confidential student informationessential

Bournville School

Liz Jones

e.jones@bournville.fmat.co.uk

Bournville School
Hay Green Lane
Birmingham
West Midlands
B30 1SH

Safeguarding Information

Fairfax Multi Academy Trust 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.


Following the update of KCSIE 2023 Fairfax Multi Academy Trust will now carry out online checks of all appointments.


Fairfax Multi Academy Trust is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.