Lower School Leader (KS3) - Mathematics
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 23 Ebrill 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 04 Mai 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AH |
| Cwmni: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 59ea6d8a-afe0-4351-9185-5e9639480067-6 |
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What skills and experience we're looking for
The Role
The successful candidate will:
• Teach Mathematics across a range of abilities, fostering high expectations and a love of learning.
• Lead and develop a coherent, challenging and stimulating KS3 Mathematics curriculum that offers both breadth and depth.
• Monitor and update schemes of work, assessment, and Assessment for Learning strategies at KS3.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of student progress in Lower School Mathematics.
• Lead on learning quality through lesson observations, learning walks, work sampling and student voice.
• Organise and oversee Lower School Enrichment Days, competitions, and extension opportunities for gifted and talented students.
• Build strong links with local primary schools to support transition and enrichment.
• Liaise closely with the Middle School Leader to ensure effective Year 9/10 handover.
• Contribute to department development, curriculum planning, and enrichment activities across the school.
• Support the school’s pastoral systems as a Form Tutor and by engaging in wider school life, including trips, events, and extra-curricular opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of students.
• Has the vision and drive to lead innovation at KS3 and inspire young learners.
• Can demonstrate effective curriculum design, assessment, and use of data to improve outcomes.
• Will actively contribute to departmental collaboration and whole-school initiatives.
• Is committed to professional development and personal growth.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
• A supportive, forward-thinking department and leadership team.
• A well-resourced environment with opportunities for innovation.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the progress and engagement of our KS3 learners.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Lower School Leader (KS3) – Mathematics to join our successful Mathematics department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher of Mathematics who is passionate about developing learning and achievement at Key Stage 3, while also contributing fully to the wider life of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
The Role
The successful candidate will:
• Teach Mathematics across a range of abilities, fostering high expectations and a love of learning.
• Lead and develop a coherent, challenging and stimulating KS3 Mathematics curriculum that offers both breadth and depth.
• Monitor and update schemes of work, assessment, and Assessment for Learning strategies at KS3.
• Oversee monitoring and reporting of student progress in Lower School Mathematics.
• Lead on learning quality through lesson observations, learning walks, work sampling and student voice.
• Organise and oversee Lower School Enrichment Days, competitions, and extension opportunities for gifted and talented students.
• Build strong links with local primary schools to support transition and enrichment.
• Liaise closely with the Middle School Leader to ensure effective Year 9/10 handover.
• Contribute to department development, curriculum planning, and enrichment activities across the school.
• Support the school’s pastoral systems as a Form Tutor and by engaging in wider school life, including trips, events, and extra-curricular opportunities.
About You
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of students.
• Has the vision and drive to lead innovation at KS3 and inspire young learners.
• Can demonstrate effective curriculum design, assessment, and use of data to improve outcomes.
• Will actively contribute to departmental collaboration and whole-school initiatives.
• Is committed to professional development and personal growth.
• Shares our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy if a suitable candidate is appointed.
OPGS is committed to creating an inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of background, identity, or personal circumstances, and we actively promote equality of opportunity for all.
What the school offers its staff
We Offer
• A supportive, forward-thinking department and leadership team.
• A well-resourced environment with opportunities for innovation.
• A commitment to your professional development.
• The opportunity to make a real impact on the progress and engagement of our KS3 learners.
Further details about the role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Lower School Leader (KS3) – Mathematics to join our successful Mathematics department. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled teacher of Mathematics who is passionate about developing learning and achievement at Key Stage 3, while also contributing fully to the wider life of the school.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.