Associate Leader: Maths and Numeracy

**About The Role**:
**Join Our Team as an Associate Leader: Maths and Numeracy**

**The Portsmouth Academy** is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and strategic **Associate Leader: Maths and Numeracy**to lead our Maths department and teach our students from years **7-11**.

This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding teacher who is now looking for promotion in a supportive Academy or for an established Leader looking to continue the improvement journey that this department has already successfully started. Alongside the leadership of Maths, you will also play a significant role in whole school development.

**Key Responsibilities include**:

- For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description_
- **Be the lead professional** for the quality of provision in Maths.
- **Determine the strategic development** of Maths provision in the school.
- **Work with the SLT** and staff to ensure the best possible outcomes for students.
- **Share responsibility for senior leadership** and management of the Academy, ensuring continual improvement and high-quality, engaging, and fulfilling cognitive education for all students.
- **Develop an ethos of high expectations**for staff and students through the leadership of Maths to further improve student outcomes.

**Join us at this exciting time and make a significant impact on the future of our students and the development of our Maths department.**

**About Us**:
The Portsmouth Academy is focused on providing an inclusive education for all children and ensuring that every child has access to the same opportunities. The Portsmouth Academy’s vision and ethos is rooted in developing aspirational and self-reflective learners who are able to think for themselves and be valuable members of their community. We offer a broad and balanced curriculum in both KS3 and 4, placing significant importance on cultural capital alongside academic achievement.

**_“The curriculum is well designed and well considered. The intention of the curriculum is to transform the life chances of pupils in the school. The ambition, breadth and content of the curriculum contribute to this intention. Curriculum development is purposeful and ongoing” - Ofsted_**

We are a “Microsoft Showcase School” due to our approach to digital learning. The academy has launched a one:one device policy, so every child in Year 7, Year 8 and Year 9 has their own laptop, and we are particular interested in finding teachers who have experience of, or would like to develop experience of, teaching with technology.

**The Thinking Schools Academy Trust**

The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools across the South West, South, South East and East of England, consisting of early years, primary, secondary and specialist provision.

We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. That’s why we invest in our people and are recognised as the Multi Academy Trust Association Employer of the Year for 2025/2026, so that our staff are best supported to positively impact our pupils.

Learn more about our Vision and Values here

**What our Trust will offer you**:
- **Competitive Pay Scales**: Our TSAT pay scales exceed national standards.
- **Collaborative Support**: Benefit from resources, mentoring, and school visits across the Trust to enhance your teaching and learning.
- **Professional Development**: Explore excellent CPD opportunities, including tailored programs for Early Career, Middle, and Senior Leadership.
- **Chartered Teacher Recognition**: As an accredited Chartered Teacher organization, you can achieve recognition as a Chartered Teacher.
- **Cutting-Edge Pedagogy**: Experience an internationally accredited approach to thinking and learning, proven to elevate classroom practice.
- **Teachers’ Pension Scheme Membership**: Secure your future with membership in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- **Staff Wellbeing Focus**: Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, free flu vaccinations, and eye care vouchers.
- **Convenient Parking**: Park for free in our staff car park.
- **Cycle to Work Scheme**: Promote health and sustainability through our Cycle to Work initiative.
- **TSTARS Staff Recognition**: Be part of our Staff Recognition Programme, with seasonal rewards for all staff.
- **Refer a Friend**: Spread the word and benefit from our Refer a Friend Scheme.
- **TSAT Benefits portal**: a one-stop shop benefits hub that gives you access to a range of exclusive benefits including employee discounts, dental cover, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership.
- **Store Discounts**: Access to 'Discount for Teachers' scheme that offers a huge range of money saving deals and vouchers.

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