Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Mathematics

About the Post

We are delighted to be recruiting for an enthusiastic Key Stage 3 Co-ordinator of Mathematics to join our high-performing, forward thinking and cohesive department. 

We teach a rigorous academic curriculum with a clear focus on supporting all students achieve positive outcomes.  You will work with the Director of Mathematics, and the wider school team to continually drive attainment and standards across the department.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity:

• To maintain standards of students' attainment and achievement in the curriculum area
• To be responsible for the development of schemes of work and assessment materials across a specific key stage
• To be responsible for the monitoring and evaluation of curriculum and assessment effectiveness in the subject at a specific key stage
• To be responsible for leading, managing and developing the support for students within the curriculum area at a specific key stage.
• To promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding and Child Protection policies

What we can offer you

• Disruption-free learning and a ‘warm-strict’ behaviour system
• Collaborative planning with centralised, shared units of work and resources
• The opportunity to teach up to A Level
• A feedback policy focused on whole class feedback – no onerous marking policies
• Centralised detentions, including homework detentions (you do not need to organise/chase at all)
• No formal graded lesson observations – just ongoing ‘no-stakes’ feedback, helping you to continuously develop
• Professional development that is continuous and based upon national research schools
• A culture of engaged learners – leaving you free to teach high-quality lessons
• Comprehensive induction process with ongoing support from a dedicated induction co-ordinator
• An exceptional CPD offer from ECT through to preparation for senior and system leadership
• A school and trust with the scale and structure to maximise opportunities and career progression
• Automatic membership of the Teachers Pension Scheme
• Free, confidential access to our Employee Assistance Programme, which offers a range of counselling services plus financial, legal and practical support from qualified professionals on a range of personal issues and access to online health and wellbeing resources
• A trust-wide intranet, where we share our news, information and resources
• Local discounts negotiated on behalf of our staff, e.g. gym memberships, hair and beauty salons, chiropractic care, cycle shops, restaurants, motoring services, and retail/DIY stores
• The opportunity to work within Twynham Learning, a progressive multi-academy trust
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of the South Coast
• Free and easy on-site parking

Who we are looking for

We would love to hear from you if you:

• Are a high-energy and passionate individual with a clear moral purpose, driven by a desire to improve the life chances of young people
• An outstanding classroom practitioner
• Able to evidence outstanding teaching and learning
• Able to evidence strong outcomes at GCSE, which is reflected through both attainment and progress against national expectations
• Are committed to improving pedagogical practices
• Are aspirational for career development and eager to seize additional career progression opportunities

You will also be keen to live our Twynham Learning employee values which are:

• Aim high
• Keep improving
• Don’t leave anyone behind
• See the bigger picture

Any questions?

To discuss the post or your application, please contact Nikki Steele, HR Officer on 01202 662015 or email us at recruitment@twynhamlearning.com

How to apply

To apply for this vacancy, please submit a Job Application Form and Diversity Questionnaire by email to: recruitment@twynhamlearning.com  

Only applications made using our own official application form will be accepted. You can download the form below.

The closing date for applications is Tuesday 6 October 2026 at 9am.  We reserve the right to interview exceptional applications prior to the closing date and therefore interested colleagues are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Interview date to be confirmed.

Twynham Learning values diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to eliminate unlawful discrimination and promote diversity throughout our whole workforce. We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of our community, so we give equal opportunities to all job applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability status, gender reassignment, marital/partnership status, pregnancy/maternity, race/colour/national origin, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. Only people who can evidence their right to work in the UK will be considered for this vacancy. We are committed to robust Safer Recruitment processes as part of our strong commitment to safeguard children and young people. An enhanced criminal records check will be undertaken on the successful candidate. Candidates must disclose all unprotected spent and unspent cautions and convictions. It is an offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Job Description

Job Description

Location

Poole High School
Wimborne Road
Poole
Dorset
BH15 2BW

Application forms

• Application Form
• Diversity Questionnaire
• Privacy Notice