Work For The Character Education Trust

The Character Education Trust is a multi-academy trust (MAT) that exists to provide outstanding education in schools in Kent. The key aim of our Trust is to give young people the tools they need to be well qualified to achieve success and well-being, and to have choices in adult life.

We aim to help young people develop good character strengths, reach their academic potential and discover where they excel. We believe in ‘Building Character and Creating Opportunities.

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Head of Maths

LOCATION: Aylesford School
ROLE: FULL-TIME
SCALE: MPS/UPS and TLR1B (currently valued at £12,041)
HOURS: Full time
REQUIRED: April 2025
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 6th February 2025
INTERVIEWS: Tuesday 11th February 2025

We are seeking to recruit an outstanding Head of Mathematics to join our team. The successful candidate must be talented and committed, with the personality, skills and drive necessary to inspire our students and have the ability to deliver engaging lessons of the highest quality. A Recruitment & Retention Allowance of £2000 is available for the successful candidate.

In February 2020 our school was rated as ‘good’ in all areas by Ofsted, who praised our teachers’ good subject knowledge and enthusiasm as well as strong leadership and a commitment to improving children’s lives.

Our students are ready to learn and our desire for them to succeed is at the heart of everything we do. If you believe you can help to develop their mathematical skills and confidence to new levels then we would like to hear from you. The successful applicant will be an excellent classroom practitioner committed to achieving the very best outcomes, able to create an engaging learning environment, passionate about teaching and learning, and able to contribute to the development of the department.

In return you will find a thriving school community and a welcoming environment where your skills will be valued and you will receive high quality professional development opportunities and effective induction. The Mathematics Department is well organised and resourced, with a clear curriculum to guide learners through their seven year journey here. You will receive superb support from the Director of Maths and Senior Leadership Team, with resources and planning available to enable you to quickly settle in and deliver high quality learning. Regular department time and shared planning enables consistency and a strong team ethic, and there would be opportunities for further responsibility in the form of assistant head of department for the right candidate is also available.

These are exciting times for Aylesford School where results are rising and where we are developing a world class learning environment that our young people tell us they are proud to be a part of.

The position is a full-time one, however flexible working hours will be considered.

Applications will be considered individually upon receipt, and Aylesford School reserve the right to close the advert at any time before the advertised deadline.

We know it is difficult to make a decision about a school from an advertisement, and so would love to invite you to visit our school and meet the students and team. We are happy to do tours of the school on Wednesday 5th February at 9am. Please contact the school to book a visit or contact Ben.Sanchez@Aylesford.Kent.sch.uk


At Aylesford School what you think and what you do matters. Our most valuable resource is our staff and we invest heavily in your development.

Applications

Teaching and Support Application Form – Download

Please email your application to Maria Abbott: maria.abbott@aylesford.kent.sch.uk. All applications will be considered individually upon receipt.

Equal opportunities employer

Aylesford School is fully committed to equal opportunity employment and actively encourages applications from all potential candidates regardless of race, gender, sexuality and disability.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA Barred List for children.

Contact Aylesford School

We highly recommend contacting us to arrange an informal visit to the school to fully understand what makes Aylesford School such a desirable place to work.

We reserve the right to close the post early should we be able to appoint a suitable applicant.

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