RET Mathematics Adviser/Consultant  

The Russell Education Trust (RET) is seeking an exceptional Mathematics Adviser/Consultant to play a pivotal role in raising standards, developing best practice, and supporting mathematics teaching across our highly successful schools. 

This is a unique opportunity for an outstanding mathematics specialist with leadership experience to work collaboratively across a thriving family of schools. You will support Heads of Mathematics and teaching teams, ensuring that our well-established, high-quality curriculum continues to evolve and deliver outstanding outcomes for students. 

 All of our schools have been judged by Ofsted as good or outstanding.  Our progress figures are consistently above average (P8 from 0.4 to 0.8).  All of our schools have established 6th forms, with most achieving 77% or more A*-C at A Level mathematics and three schools achieving 100% A*-C at A Level further mathematics. 

The leadership of mathematics in the schools is strong and effective. The Heads of Mathematics welcome our regular visits. We have a co-constructed curriculum that all departments follow and contribute to, with agreed consistent methods and high-quality resources.  The successful candidate will maintain and build on established practice whilst supporting schools to evolve and develop further. 

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Mathematics Adviser to join our team and working with our Lead Mathematics Adviser across multiple schools within the Russell Education Trust. The ideal candidate will have experience in senior or middle leadership roles and a proven track record of raising achievement within their department and school.  

As a Mathematics Adviser, you will be part of an established team of specialists dedicated to enhancing educational standards and driving continuous improvement across all our schools from Years 7 to 13 as well as linking with colleagues in primary provision. This exciting role offers significant scope for a talented and creative practitioner to make a meaningful impact across a group of highly successful schools. 

About the Russell Education Trust  

RET is a family of faith and community schools, each with its own distinct identity and strong community focus. Our shared values of respect, responsibility, fairness, and equality underpin everything we do, ensuring that all students receive an outstanding education. 

Our mission is to know, value, and develop every student and staff member, supporting them to realise their potential and achieve their ambitions. RET provides a collaborative, high-support, high-challenge environment, making this an exciting place to develop your career in a strategic curriculum role. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Qualifications & Experience 

We are seeking a teacher with exceptional subject knowledge and a genuine passion for mathematics. Our adviser roles are ideal for individuals with management and prior Head of Mathematics experience.  

This role involves significant responsibilities across the trust, working in five secondary schools located in Barnet, Richmond, Brentwood, Bristol, and Brighton. Central meetings will be held at our head office in Teddington, with opportunities for remote working. 

The successful applicant will be resilient, creative and an expert practitioner. They must hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good honours degree in mathematics or mathematics related subject.  

Next Steps 

If you have any questions about this opportunity, please feel free to email: admin@russelleducationtrust.org.uk or call0330 363 9880 to arrange a conversation. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we may conduct interviews and extend offers before the closing date. 

Safeguarding Statement

RET is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

If you are shortlisted for a post within the Trust you will be required to complete a Criminal Convictions Disclosure Form to disclose any criminal convictions that would prevent you from fulfilling the role and an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, where applicable, will be carried out if you are offered the post.

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