Director of Maths

Director of Maths
Reach Academy Feltham

We’re delighted to be the co-headteachers of Reach Academy Feltham,
an all-through school that is dedicated to achieving its vision that:

every single pupil will leave us with the skills, attributes and academic
qualifications to go on to enjoy lives of choice and opportunity

At Reach Academy Feltham we believe it is impossible to teach to high
standards unless the teacher knows the children, both personally and
academically. By keeping the school small, we believe it can create a
community where no pupil is left behind, providing every student with the
opportunity to achieve academic success.

Welcome,

Tilly
Browne

Beck
Owen

We need new teachers and leaders to continue our development.

In the following pack, we hope to do the following:

• Share some background information about the evolution and direction of Reach Schools;
• Provide a description of therole with an indication of the types of skills and attributes we’re

If you have any questions at all, please don’t hesitate to contact Tilly (for Primary roles) or Beck (for
Secondary roles) directly at Matilda.Browne@reachacademy.org.uk or
Beck.Owen@reachacademy.org.uk

King regards,
Beck and Tilly

About us
Reach Schools

Reach Schools

Reach Schools is the (new) name of our multi-academy trust. It belongs
to a wider ecosystem of organisations based in Feltham that work to
incubate ideas and improve outcomes for our community in
Feltham—and beyond.

Reach Schools works in partnership with the Reach Children’s Hub to
deepen our impact in Feltham and the Reach Foundation to expand the
national impact of our pioneering work.

The following pages provide a quick overview of our schools and some
related activities.

Reach Academy
Feltham

est. 2012
Our first all-through school.

We’ve created a community
of pupils, parents and
teachers united by the
highest expectations of

what every young person
can achieve and the
commitment to do

whatever it takes to help
them get there.

Feltham
College

est. 2022
Our pioneering sixth-form

college.

Reach College is the the
first sixth-form college in

the country to be founded
by a partnership of

education, business, and
health service providers

whose sole focus is
broadening choices and
opportunities for young

people in Feltham.

Reach Academy
Hanworth Park

est. 2024
Our new all-through school.

Opening in September
2024, Reach Academy

Hanworth Park will serve
1,080 pupils in Feltham;

located on a site adjacent
to Reach Academy Feltham.

Reach
Training

In addition to running our
three schools in Feltham,
Reach Schools provides

Initial Teacher Training (in
partnership with SWTT),

Teaching Internships and
an expanding suite of
Foundation Degrees.

Reach Children’s Hub

Early in the development of Reach Academy Feltham, we realised that a great school
was necessary but not sufficient to ensure that every child in Feltham could enjoy a life
of choice and opportunity.

We found that many of our students required deeper and more wide-ranging support
than a school is typically able to provide.

In 2018, we set up the Reach Children's Hub to provide an integrated pipeline of
support for local children and families to complement the work of the school.

Informed by international evidence and local experiences, our Hub creates space to
curate insights and accelerate real change. The Hub's provision, then, is ever-evolving;
responding to the community's needs.

In partnership with a wide-range of partners, the Hub currently provides perinatal
support, early years workforce training and development, parenting programmes,
community organising, careers support and much, much more.

Reach Foundation

The Reach Foundation works in partnership with schools, trusts and related
organisations around the country to develop and deliver integrated
pipelines of cradle-to-career support, grounded in great schools.

At present, the Foundation is focusing its efforts on:

• Building partnerships with all-through schools and trusts to curate

• Developing school and trust leaders with the capacity to catalyse

About the role
Director of Maths, Reach Academy Feltham

We are seeking a committed and thoughtful leader to build on the progress made in the Maths
department across the school, building on the work already completed to provide a coherent and
rigorous curriculum from our youngest pupils all the way to our A-Level pupils.

The successful candidate will share the school’s vision and the belief that all young people should be
able to enjoy a life of choice and opportunity and be committed to ensuring that every child can
achieve their full potential.

We have high levels of attainment and an excellent attitude to the subject, as shown by the vast
numbers of pupils choosing to study Maths related degrees. The successful candidate will set the
vision and direction for the department and be responsible for ensuring that our curriculum is aligned
to excellence at A-level and beyond. They will be a committed teacher with leadership experience
and a track record of leading pupils to achieve great results.

Role overview

Role details
Director of Maths

Reports to: SLT

Start date: September 2024

Salary: Inner-London salary, commensurate with experience + TLR

Location: Feltham

We embrace flexible working and have extensive experience of team members working flexibly.

Reach Academy Feltham is commutable from across London with a
direct line from Twickenham, Richmond, Clapham, Vauxhall and
Waterloo. Our staff within Reach Schools commute to Feltham from
Peckham, Finsbury Park and Stoke Newington to name but a few.

Personal specification
Unwavering belief in the vision and values of Reach Academy Feltham

• Excellent teacher with a constant desire to improve

• Highly organised and attentive to detail

• Clear commitment to character education and the development of the whole child

• Qualified teacher and good honours degree

• Expansive knowledge and passion for your subject

• QTS and a good honours degree (R);

• At least three years teaching experience at Secondary level (R);

• Values driven (R);

• Strong and evidenced teaching ability, focused on excellent outcomes for all, especially the most vulnerable (D);

• Excellent communication, interpersonal & organisational skills (D);

• Excellent analytical numeracy and literacy (D);

• Proven ability to motivate others towards an aspirational goal (D).

Leadership Responsibilities

• To support all pupils in Maths lessons to make rapid academic progress;

• To strategically lead the curriculum area of Maths, setting goals driven by the school priorities, action plan and evaluating progress

• Maintain a strategic focus on outcomes in Maths GCSE and A Level, as well as any other qualifications between Years 7 - 13. Coordinate

• Ensure that you are continuously learning and that this learning is informing your approach and leading them to be intelligently

• Lead the process of backwards planning and ensuring that progress is constantly reviewed to ensure high levels of accountability.

• Builds relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders to support the department’s impact;

• Work closely with staff from P1 and P2 in the design of the Maths and design curriculum and support its delivery through CPD and

Leadership Responsibilities

• Work closely with the inclusion team to ensure that all classroom environments are inclusive and vulnerable pupils are receiving the

• Ensure that there are strong relationships with families, and that families have the knowledge, skills and investment to support their

• To ensure that assessments are executed rigorously, that teachers reflect on outcomes and produce reports using school templates

• To undertake robust internal moderation and work

• To review progress summaries at the end of each cycle and oversee the drawing up of an action plan that will support progress and

• To allocate resources department-wide in a way that maximises impact on pupils.

• To ensure Maths curriculum enhancements, including trips, extra-curricular and other opportunities are on offer to pupils;

Main responsibilities in the classroom
You actively create a strong classroom culture by building strong relationships with pupils, having an organised classroom

environment and bringing a sense of joy to your work.

• Communicating course requirements and deadlines ahead of time to relevant stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes.

• Following the health and safety regulation of equipment specific to Maths.

• You foster pupil collaboration and a high level of engagement in lessons.

• You use assessment information in the classroom to inform teaching, checking and intervening to address barriers to learning

• You set homework in line with the school policy.

• You plan backwards from the intended outcome at the medium term and lesson level, ensuring that the needs of all learners

• You deliver lessons that offer clear exposition and modelling, with opportunities for pupils to practise and receive feedback

• You carry out form tutor duties with care and diligence, carefully crafting a supportive, trusting and honest relationship with

Main responsibilities around the classroom
You support pupils, especially those who are vulnerable, to make excellent progress in line with the

school vision.

• You set a clear path for pupil outcomes that fits with the school’s vision and the pupils' flight-plan that

• You use a range of assessment tools to know clearly where pupils are in their learning, what they need

• You constantly seek to develop professional understanding around all aspects of the role, including

• You work closely with families to support them to effectively support their children, operating with

Main responsibilities beyond the classroom
You support learning beyond the classroom by organising trips and supporting extra-curricular activities wherever relevant.

• You will support pupils in all aspects of their conduct around the school by carrying out duties and other responsibilities.

• You work closely with colleagues, supporting their development and the progress of all pupils.

• You will formally report to parents on the progress of their child in line with the calendared contacts and at regular intervals

• You will participate in school events such as the Summer Fair in order to support the wider school community.

• You will actively seek to promote the work of The Reach Children’s Hub where it will benefit your pupils.

• You follow all school practices and protocols relating to Safeguarding and Child Protection.

• You act as a guardian to and steward of the building and the community, ensuring that resources are taken care of.

• You take responsibility for your own development, seeking opportunities to learn, grow and lead.

• You set goals that are driven by the school priorities and you regularly evaluate progress against your goals, seeking feedback and

Responsibilities
You raise standards within Maths, especially for vulnerable pupils.

• You are responsible for pupil outcomes in subject area(s) from Phase 3 to Phase 5.

• You set a clear and aspirational direction for Maths in line with school priorities and communicate this effectively and frequently,

• You make decisions that support the team to maximise their impact on pupil progress.

• You create a culture of ongoing CPD for colleagues within Maths, both delivering CPD and supporting others to take ownership of their

• You work alongside the Phase 1 and 2 Subject Lead to drive excellence subject knowledge of Maths across the school.

• You take responsibility for an ongoing excellent quality of teaching and drive pupil learning within Maths, including the provision of

• You are responsible for continual curriculum evaluation and improvement to drive outcomes across primary to secondary.

Responsibilities
You collate progress summaries at the end of each cycle and draw up an action plan as a result.

• You oversee the organisation of curriculum enhancements, including trips, extra-curricular and other opportunities.

• You manage the resources of your department to ensure that spending is used efficiently to support the progress of all students,

• You hold your team to account for performance, meeting deadlines and conduct, in particular the middle leadership position(s) within

• You use links with parents, and other agencies where appropriate, to effectively support pupils.

• You work closely with the inclusion team to ensure that vulnerable pupils are receiving the support they need to excel.

• You ensure that culture, joy and behaviour in lessons is excellent and that all staff are skillfully applying the school policies and

• You act as a role model for colleagues and pupils at all times.

• You are a visible presence around the school building, solving problems and taking initiative.

• You share your knowledge and expertise to improve outcomes across the school.

We care deeply about our entire team. In order to take care of our students, we need to take care of one
another. For this reason, Reach Schools offer great employee benefits throughout the year.

• Weekly instructional coaching

• 10 inset days

• 5 days term time leave

• Flexible Working

• Enhanced maternity pay

• Free Friday breakfast

Employee benefits

About the process
How to apply

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• The deadline for application is Friday 12th April 2024 at 5pm. We

If you would like to have an informal conversation to discuss the role, please
contact the co-headteacher for Primary, Tilly Browne on
matilda.browne@reachacademy.org.uk or the co-headteacher for Secondary,
Beck Owen on beck.owen@reachacademy.org.uk

How to apply

Reach Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young
people. In order to meet this responsibility all candidates will be subjected to a rigorous selection
process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. This process is outlined below. Please do
not hesitate to contact the school if further detail is required.

Disclosure

This post is classified as having substantial access to children, and appointment is subject to an
enhanced police check of previous criminal convictions (DBS). Applicants are required, before
appointment, to disclose any conviction, caution or binding over including ‘spent convictions’ under
the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020). Non-disclosure may
lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily
debar individuals from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when
they occurred.

Safer recruitment

The amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (2013 and 2020)
provides that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain convictions and cautions are
considered ‘protected'. This means that they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are
disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution
should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.

Interview

Candidates will be subject to an in-depth, in-person interview and assessment, along with a
telephone interview in some circumstances. At each stage of the process, candidates will be asked to
address any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in their application form or arising from information
gained at the previous stage of the recruitment process.

Reference checking

References from previous and current employers will be taken up for shortlisted candidates before
interview and, where necessary, employers may be contacted to gather
any discrepancies, anomalies or gaps in the reference provided.

Online searches

Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) asks schools to carry out online searches on shortlisted
candidates as part of the process of assessing suitability.

Probation

All new staff will be subject to a probation period (which may, in certain circumstances, be extended).
The probation period is a trial period, to enable the assessment of an employee’s suitability for the job
for which they have been employed. It provides Reach Academy with the opportunity to monitor and
review the performance of new staff in relation to various areas, but also in terms of their commitment
to safeguarding and relationships with pupils.

Equal opportunities

Reach Academy is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and will monitor the recruitment
process rigorously to ensure fair access and opportunity for all.

Reach Academy is committed to ensuring our workforce is reflective of our diverse student population
and is therefore committed to increasing representation of staff of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic
backgrounds across all roles and at all levels.

If you require assistance in reading this information or in completing the application form, please
contact recruitment@reachacademy.org.uk.