Mossbourne Excellent Teacher (MET) Maths Specialism

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (11-16), Thurrock

Mossbourne Federation is the realisation of Sir Clive Bourne’s dream to provide the children of Hackney with an outstanding education. Built on a formula of high expectations, doing the simple things right, and the belief that all children can succeed, Mossbourne offers an environment where all learners, regardless of ability, benefit from innovative and enlightened approaches to teaching and learning. Our calm working atmosphere creates well-rounded individuals who excel in the arts, on the sporting field, and academically. 

In 2025, our 20th anniversary year, we are delighted to have expanded to include three Thurrock schools in our Federation. We now consist of seven academies: 

Mossbourne Community Academy (MCA) secondary and sixth form, Hackney 

Mossbourne Fobbing Academy (MFA) secondary and sixth form, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Herd Lane Academy (MHLA) primary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Parkside Academy (MPA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Port Side Academy (MPSA) secondary, Thurrock 

Mossbourne Riverside Academy (MRA) primary, Hackney 

Mossbourne Victoria Park Academy (MVPA) secondary, Hackney 

JOB SUMMARY 

The role of the Mossbourne Excellent Teacher (MET) Maths Specialism is to drive forward improvements and raise standards in teaching, learning and pedagogy across the Maths curriculum. 

Main Duties & Responsibilities 

The post holder’s key responsibilities are, but not limited to: 

• To promote, develop and share excellent pedagogy and learning strategies throughout the Mossbourne Federation 

• To produce high quality teaching and learning resources with a clear focus on improving learning and student attainment  

• To model teaching and learning excellence including exceptional marking 

• To consistently deliver excellent outcomes for the students  

• To train and support Maths teachers across the Mossbourne Federation 

• To support and develop exceptional provision within the Maths Learning Area 

• To lead on and / or develop and deliver exceptional training  

• To use mentoring and coaching strategies to support individual staff to become exceptional practitioners 

• To contribute to Mossbourne Federation teacher support programmes 

• To model outstanding teaching by contributing to a film bank of exceptional practice 

• To model exceptional behaviour management as well as duties and general conduct around the Academy 

• To be an exceptional Form Tutor modelling the associated responsibilities 

• To oversee Prep lessons, including delivery of ‘Bourne Scholar’ sessions, as directed and in accordance with Academy expectations 

• To comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description 

Working for the Mossbourne Federation Academy means being part of a community of exceptional practitioners. Colleagues are warm, welcoming, and supportive of each other. As one of the country’s leading federations, staff expectations are high. The Mossbourne Federation engages with, and supports its workforce, thus creating an inspirational working environment which nurtures the development of personal and professional excellence. 

Federation staff are rewarded through the comprehensive package of benefits listed in our Federation Recruitment Brochure, including: 

The Mossbourne Allowance (T&Cs apply)  

Free lunches (T&Cs apply)  

Tea, coffee and refreshments provided for staff throughout the week 

Benenden health membership, to support health and wellbeing, fully paid by the Federation 

Early finish on Friday – secondary academies  

Free staff fitness classes 

Cycle to work and season ticket loan schemes 

Discounts at local restaurants 

Discounted gym membership with the ability to spread membership costs  

Saturday and holiday paid programme 

Special leave scheme 

Staff appreciation awards and events  

First rate professional development and career opportunities 

Financial support for career development (T&Cs apply) 

‘Introduction Bonus’ for current staff (T&Cs apply) 

Remuneration for exam board marking (T&Cs apply) 

If you are passionate about innovative education, have a commitment to personal excellence and are ready for a new challenge, we welcome your application.   

View job description here:  Mossbourne Excellent Teacher – Maths Specialism Sept 2025

Please note that CVs or incomplete application forms will not be considered. All other applications will be considered; however, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Mossbourne Federation reserves the right to close adverts earlier than the stated deadline. 

At Mossbourne Federation, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where all belong. We do not discriminate in recruitment or during employment based on any protected characteristic or aspect of individual identity. We have committed to becoming an Anti-Racist organisation and we welcome individuals with the ethos and energy to help us achieve this goal. 

The Mossbourne Federation is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.  

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Find more about working with Mossbourne Federation here: Federation-Employee-Experience-Brochure  Federation Recruitment Brochure_v8