Key Role Information

Salary
£MPS/UPS, £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR 2b £5,878
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
01/10/2026 09:00
Interview
to be confirmed
Start
1 January 2027
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
MPS/ UPS Plus TLR 2b
Department
Mathematics
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4
Hours per week
32.50
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

We are seeking to appoint an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate and aspirational to be our Key Stage 4 Leader and 2i/c of Mathematics. You will be forward thinking, innovative, with ambition and moral purpose to support the development of our students.


Applicants must be passionate about maths and have the ability to inspire and foster a love of learning. The Mathematics department has an outstanding leadership team and collaborative culture and we pride ourselves on our commitment to ensuring student progress through high quality teaching and learning. The successful applicant will share these values and play an active role in the department. You will be expected to demonstrate a proven track record of exceptional outcomes, high quality teaching and purposeful learning in your current role.


We can offer you fantastic, eager children and supportive parents. Our dynamic and friendly staff are passionate about raising standards and aspirations for all children.


Our school is well resourced and has a supportive and reflective Senior Leadership Team, Governing Body and Multi Academy Trust.We have a whole school commitment to professional development as we believe that development of staff is a key aspect in raising standards for our pupils. As a member of the Wade Deacon Trust, we can offer you numerous exciting opportunities to further develop your career.


A comprehensive programme of CPD supports colleagues at all career stages; through the Multi-Academy Trust we provide excellent career opportunities for our staff.

Colleagues seeking a varied, challenging and rewarding career can find this in the Wade Deacon family.

Application form and further details are available via the Trust website: https://www.wadedeacontrust.com/work-with-us/vacancies/


The Wade Deacon Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo safeguarding checks appropriate to the post in accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 the Trust is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children. ​For further information please visit the following website: DBS filtering guide. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.



Qualifications

Degree or equivalent qualificationessential
Qualified Teacher Statusessential

Skills

Experience/Knowledge

To have knowledge of developments with regard to the National Curriculum and other Government initiatives.essential
To understand the process of learning.essential
To understand curriculum continuity and progression.essential
To have knowledge of issues in the area of special needs.essential

Organisational Fit

High motivation and professional commitmentessential
A commitment to student-centred educationessential
A commitment to involving parents as partners in the education processessential
A commitment to and understanding of equality of opportunity essential

Personal Attributes

the ability to relate to and motivate staff, parents and studentsessential
the ability to listen to and understand others; constant and consistent expectations of high standards.essential

Relevant Skills

Shown the ability to (in consultation with others) establish and review targets and make decisions; relate to and work with others as a member of a teamessential

The Grange Academy

Denise Igglesden

digglesden@thegrangeacademy.co.uk

The Grange Academy
Latham Avenue
Runcorn
Runcorn
WA7 5DX

Safeguarding Information

The Wade Deacon Trust and its schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS disclosure. All applicants should read the school’s Safeguarding/Child Protection policy and Safer Recruitment Policy, which are available on our websites.