Join a Community Where We ‘Aspire, Believe, and Achieve’ Together at St Helena School

Do you have the skills to foster a stimulating environment where every child can achieve their very best? Ready to inspire young minds to dream big?

At St Helena School, we strive towards a mindset that anything is possible. We provide our young people with the confidence, motivation, and resilience to be successful through a wide and inclusive curriculum. 

We are looking to appoint a keen subject specialist to assist in driving forward the strategic direction and development of the Mathematics Department in conjunction with the Head of Faculty, with particular emphasis on Key Stage 4 and Statistics.

We are looking for an inspiring colleague passionate about leading departmental success by delivering outstanding classroom experiences and maintaining high standards of support, stretch, and challenge for all students and staff. This post is suitable for a practitioner who is keen to enhance their experience by leading KS4 in an innovative department.

The start date for this post is 13th April 2026, but a September 2026 start may be considered for the right candidate. 

Key Responsibilities:

As the KS4 Maths & Statistics Coordinator, you will be responsible for the following areas:

• Strategic Direction: Assist in driving the strategic development of the Mathematics Department, specifically focusing on KS4 and Statistics.
• Curriculum Leadership: Plan and sequence the curriculum for KS4 Mathematics and the Statistics GCSE (training provided on curriculum, sequencing, and assessments if required).
• Monitoring and Achievement: Collaborate with the Head of Department to actively monitor achievement and progress across KS4 Mathematics and Statistics.
• Professional Development: Work alongside the Head of Department to prepare and deliver effective departmental CPD, coaching colleagues and helping staff evaluate the impact of their teaching on student achievement.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and consistency of assessments through sampling and moderation, and support the implementation of effective interventions.
• Departmental Support: Contribute to the development of the Department Improvement Plan and assist in resource and budget planning.

What We're Looking For:
You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• The ability to teach Maths across the full attainment range in years 7-11.
• The ability to track and analyse performance data to inform curriculum planning and intervention.
• The desire, knowledge and skills to motivate staff and students to raise attainment and achievement at Key Stage 4.
• A passion for teaching and making a real difference to young people.
• A commitment to safeguarding and child protection. 

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?
We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Professional Development:

• A robust CPD training program that empowers you to flourish.
• Unrivalled opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across the Trust, sharing ideas and building strong professional relationships.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary and excellent pension scheme
• A Health Cash Plan to help manage your everyday healthcare costs
• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support your well-being
• Exclusive perks like the Cycle to Work scheme, access to discounts via free membership to Perkbox, eligibility for a Blue Light Card, and more

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with.  As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

To Apply:

Ready to take the next step? Find out more about the role and apply by Midnight on Tuesday 2nd December 2025 via My New Term.

Interviews will be held week beginning 8th December 2025.

Please note that we reserve the right to close this advert early should we receive an overwhelming response. Candidates may be invited to interview prior to the closing date, so an early application is advised. 

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.