Lead Teacher of Maths

Job Title: Lead Teacher of Maths

Are you an ambitious and inspiring Mathematics teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? We are seeking an exceptional Lead Teacher of Mathematics to help drive outstanding outcomes, raise attainment and foster a passion for Mathematics across our academy.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead on curriculum development, assessment and intervention strategies, while supporting colleagues to deliver consistently high-quality teaching and learning. With responsibility for Statistics, you will play a key role in shaping the future of Mathematics education at Willenhall E-ACT Academy and ensuring every student can achieve their full potential.

About the Role

As Lead Teacher of Mathematics, you will provide strategic leadership across the department, driving continuous improvement in student progress and attainment. You will lead the planning, implementation and monitoring of the curriculum, use assessment data to inform interventions, and promote an engaging, knowledge-rich Mathematics curriculum that inspires all learners.

You will model outstanding classroom practice, mentor colleagues, support professional development and contribute to a culture of collaboration and excellence. Working closely with academy leaders, you will play a pivotal role in delivering the academy's improvement priorities and strengthening outcomes across Mathematics.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead and develop high-quality teaching and learning across the Mathematics department to secure excellent student outcomes.
• Drive curriculum planning, assessment and intervention strategies to raise attainment and progress for all learners.
• Model outstanding classroom practice and support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and professional development.
• Monitor and analyse performance data, implementing effective actions to close achievement gaps and improve results.
• Promote high expectations, positive behaviour and a culture of ambition, ensuring students are engaged and achieve their full potential.

Pay range:

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a degree in Mathematics or a related subject.
• Proven track record of delivering outstanding teaching and securing strong student outcomes.
• Strong leadership and coaching skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop colleagues.
• Excellent understanding of curriculum design, assessment and data analysis to drive improvement.
• Outstanding communication, organisation and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.

E-ACT Willenhall Academy | Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today

At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we are dedicated in developing the leaders of tomorrow.

At E-ACT Willenhall Academy, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and foster leadership qualities in every student. Our commitment is to create an inspiring and supportive environment that empowers young minds to reach their full potential, both academically and personally.

Elevate your career with E-ACT Willenhall Academy and be part of a community committed to developing tomorrow's leaders today.

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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.

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 nationally, providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Most recently, E-ACT was named Large Trust MAT of the Year 2026 at the MAT Excellence Awards. Our achievements are further recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, as well as 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. In addition, Greenfields Academy has been designated as a RISE Reception Network Lead School. This is a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 37 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.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

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.