Job Description

Role: Second in Maths

Academy: Outwood Academy Ormesby

Start Date: September 2026

Salary (Actual Salary): £32,916 (M1) to £51,048 (U3) + TLR 2.1 £3,527

Working Pattern: 1.0 FTE

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Second in Department for Maths to provide cohesive leadership and motivating direction within our faculty. In this pivotal role, you will support the Head of Department in driving innovative strategies to enhance the quality of learning, teaching, and student achievement. As a model of the Academy’s vision and values, you will be a key driver in our journey to becoming an 'outstanding' school, championing best practice and fostering a collective approach to problem-solving and curricular development.

Welcome from the Principal:

Thank you for your interest in the vacancy at Outwood Academy Ormesby in Middlesbrough.

As Principal, I'm extremely proud of our academy, where everyone is driven to help young people thrive and meet their full potential in one of the most deprived areas in the country. We are committed to the value that ‘every interaction counts’ and work relentlessly to transform students' lives and develop positive community relationships.

We seek colleagues who value a commitment to enriching student lives, collaboration, a growth mindset, and a relentless drive to ‘turn our best into our normal’.

As part of the Outwood Family, committed to transforming lives and raising standards, we would be delighted to welcome you to our team if you share our passion for improving the lives of young people and our wider community.

To view the Teaching Staff recruitment booklet for Maths: Click Here

About the Department:
You will be joining a dedicated team of Maths practitioners. Each classroom is well-equipped with interactive TVs and visualisers.

We also offer a comprehensive co-curricular programme, encompassing activities such as a thriving Axiom Maths Circle and the Outwood Maths Masters programme.
We value teachers with the skills and passion to teach all ability students, and for the correct candidate, this role offers the opportunity support in these areas as a Second in Department.

• Supportive Leadership: The department will be led by our experienced Head of Department with a vision to succeed, and you will be supported by an experienced team of School Improvement Partners as you work to raise attainment levels and offer an engaging curriculum experience that focuses on teaching for understanding.
  
• Targeted Support: We benefit from a maths one-to-one tutor who offers intervention to students, helping you to raise attainment levels.
  
• Maths Hub Connection: The Trust is very well connected to the local Maths Hubs, with the Yorkshire and Humber Hub being based in the Outwood Institute of Education. Here, you will have access to world-class pedagogical research and the chance to get involved in fantastic projects that influence maths teaching across the region.

If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Helen Murphy (HR Assistant) at h.murphy@ormesby.outwood.com.

The successful candidate will develop and sustain 'DEEP' leadership by taking a leading role in the use of departmental data to raise attainment and making significant contributions to the Departmental Self-Evaluation (SEF).

You will help devise, implement, and monitor Schemes of Work (SoW) to ensure consistent progression for all students while managing the day-to-day delivery within the subject area, including assessment and reporting processes. Leading on standards of behaviour and classroom management is essential, as is delivering bespoke CPD to colleagues and participating in coaching programmes to support professional practice. Furthermore, you will be accountable for student progression in allocated classes, ensuring differentiation and personalisation of learning, while coordinating the planning and execution of Immersion Days and developing the use of ICT within the curriculum.

• To view the full job description please click here.

Applicants must hold a Degree in a relevant subject and possess Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). You should be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision for the subject and a proven record of successful teaching across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5. We require evidence of managing and leading new initiatives or involvement in transformational change within a department or school setting.

Technical proficiency is vital, including a good understanding of school improvement, the current Ofsted inspection framework, and the ability to use data to analyse and evaluate departmental performance to provide high-quality reports. Additionally, you must have thorough knowledge of marking criteria and examination specifications to offer expert advice on assessment and examination preparation.

• To view the person specification, which you should use when completing your application, please click here.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT) places staff development at the heart of its strategy to deliver excellence, aiming to recruit, develop, and retain the best staff through the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE).

What will we do for you?

We offer a comprehensive package focused on career development, fair pay, and well-being:

• Competitive Pay & Pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

• Professional Growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to Masters level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.

• Workload & Support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.

• Wellbeing & Flexibility: Enhanced occupational leave, flexible family policies, and access to a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme.

Take the next step in your professional journey and apply now to access these exceptional development and system-wide impact opportunities.

• Further Information on employee benefits can be found Click Here

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Note: If applying from an external job board, please click 'Apply' to access the working links on the Outwood Careers page

Please note, we reserve the right to close advertisements early, either on the advertised closing date, or sooner if required.

Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.