Head of Department - Mathematics

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Miltoncross is an Academy at the heart of its community that has very high aspirations for all of its staff and students. We

operate by the core values of Work Hard. Be Kind. No Excuses in order to foster a learning community where everybody values each

other and everybody values the power of learning. We offer a supportive and collegiate working environment where we all have the

same goal - outstanding learning for children.

We are now two years into building a fresh, optimistic and sustainable culture where staff and students are always fulfilled

because they know that they are doing their best work for the right reasons. Our systems and structures are designed to liberate

staff and students, freeing us all up from the challenges of uncertainty and relentless workload which in turn enables creativity,

excitement and essentially, it makes coming to school enjoyable for all!

To understand this better, do ask to read our Blueprint for Brilliance which outlines everything we do, why and how. This could

really help you make an informed decision about whether this is your next career move or not. We think it should be! Staff and

students enjoy their days in excellent modern buildings with superb facilities. We are located on the West of Portsmouth and

access is easy from the M27 or A27. Many staff commute easily from Southampton, Hampshire, Isle of Wight and West Sussex either by

car or by public transport.

Are you ready to lead the charge on our transformational journey? The Opportunity Miltoncross Academy is on a journey of rapid,

transformational change. Our vision is clear, bold, and uncompromising: to become the best school in Portsmouth for progress by

2030. We are searching for an exceptional, passionate and visionary internal leader to take up the pivotal role of Head of

Mathematics, assuming formal responsibilities as soon as possible. As an Academy, we are fiercely passionate about growing and

nurturing leadership talent from within our own community, and equally if you would like to join our community, we would be

thrilled to welcome you. If you are an ambitious professional looking to make a profound impact on the life chances of our

students and want to shape our future, this is the opportunity you have been waiting for. Unrivalled Leadership Support &

Development This is an exceptionally important role and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) is fully committed to your success.

We have carved out a bespoke, robust and long-term programme of support to ensure you are empowered to build a top-performing

Maths team.

School Based Support

Dedicated, regular 1:1 coaching and mentoring sessions with a member of the Miltoncross Senior Leadership Team. This provides you

with direct operational guidance, strategic advice and a supportive sounding board right here on-site as you navigate your new

responsibilities.

Trust-Wide Collaboration

Ongoing strategic and operational leadership support from a collection of experienced leaders across Kemnal.

Induction & Mentoring

A comprehensive, structured induction programme paired with regular mentoring and/or coaching from our Trust lead for Maths.

T&L and Pedagogy Support

Access to hands-on, direct support with teaching, learning and curriculum design from Kemnal’s subject specialists and Regional

Directors.

Who We Are Looking For

We need a leader who

-is deeply passionate about motivating, supporting and developing staff to achieve collective excellence,

-models outstanding classroom practice and holds high standards of academic and professional achievement, and

-is excited by the challenge of transformational change, aligning with our school ethos.

If you have the drive, determination and vision to lead our Maths department into its next chapter, we want to hear from you.

Working for Kemnal

In return, as an employee of Kemnal (TKAT), you will benefit from

●A wide variety of opportunities for professional development, including the potential to develop your career at more than one

Kemnal Academy;

●Opportunities to work flexibly, where possible;

●Our support for your wellbeing at work; and

●The rewards of working to improve the life chances of our pupils.

Please note that suitable applicants will be interviewed at the earliest opportunity and if a suitable candidate is identified, we

reserve the right to close the advert early. As such we would recommend interested applicants to apply as soon as possible.

Our Commitment

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this

commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and

barring service check.

Flexible working

We recognise the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests

outside of work. We promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equity, Inclusion, Diversity and Belonging

At Kemnal, we are committed to Equity, Inclusion, Diversity, and Belonging. We embrace and celebrate differences, value

individual experiences, aspirations, and achievements, and continuously learn how to grow better together. We actively encourage

applications from candidates of all backgrounds, as we believe diversity strengthens our community and drives us forward.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at Kemnal - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the

recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways

that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

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