Salary: L5–L9 (Negotiable for an exceptional candidate). Start Date: September 2026 (or earlier by agreement). Contract: Full-time, Permanent (32.5 hours per week).
Job Description
Outwood Academy Kirkby is a school on an extraordinary trajectory. Situated near Nottingham and Mansfield, we are one of the newest members of the Outwood Grange Academies Trust (OGAT). Our recent transformation has been nothing short of remarkable, with progress scores placing us in the top 1% of schools nationally for school improvement, showing a 1.5 uplift in just two years. With a brand-new, state‑of‑the‑art building on the horizon and a culture of rapidly rising attendance and achievement, we are looking for a Head of Maths to help steer our next chapter.
Lead a Department in the Top 1% Nationally
Are you a visionary educator with the drive to lead a department where excellence is the standard?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a leader who does more than just manage; we need someone who inspires. As Head Of Department you will:
- Set the Vision: Provide clear, cohesive direction for the Maths department, ensuring high aspirations for every student.
- Drive Innovation: Implement cutting‑edge teaching strategies and whole‑academy initiatives that keep our curriculum at the forefront of education.
- Empower Colleagues: Mentor and motivate a dedicated team, fostering a collaborative environment where staff and students alike can flourish.
- Secure Outcomes: Take ownership of ambitious academic targets, ensuring every child, regardless of their starting point, reaches their full potential.
Why Join the Outwood Family?
At Outwood, we believe that “Students First” is more than just a slogan; it is the heart of everything we do. By joining us you will benefit from:
- Unrivalled support: As part of the OGAT Trust, you will have access to a massive network of subject specialists and world‑class professional development.
- Modern facilities: You will soon be teaching and leading in a purpose‑built, state‑of‑the‑art environment.
- A culture of excellence: Work alongside a passionate, relentless team dedicated to the transformative power of education and the local community.
Are You the One?
If you are an exceptional practitioner who models our values, promotes a growth mindset, and is ready to make a tangible difference in the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
“We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child. If you share our passion for making a real difference, I look forward to meeting you”, Andy Scruby, Outwood Academy Kirkby.
To view the Teaching Staff recruitment booklet for Maths, click here.
If you have any questions or would like to visit the school, please contact Elizabeth Norton at e.norton@outwood.com.
Responsibilities
The Head of Department is responsible for communicating a clear purpose and vision while providing cohesive leadership and direction to the department/faculty. This leader models the Academy’s values, promotes high standards through effective teaching, and is accountable for implementing the Department Development Plan/Self‑Evaluation Form (SEF) to secure continuous improvement.
They develop and sustain deep leadership through line management of staff, overseeing department resources and budget, reviewing syllabuses, and conducting performance management reviews.
Qualifications
Essential qualifications required are a degree in the relevant subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). Candidates must demonstrate a good understanding of their subject’s secondary curriculum (Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5), knowledge of current departmental issues, and understanding of school improvement and Ofsted inspection programmes. Essential experience includes leading or supporting the leadership of a department, successful teaching across all key stages, and evidence of managing or leading a new initiative.
Required skills encompass being an outstanding classroom practitioner with a clear vision, possessing outstanding relationships with students and staff, and the ability to analyse data to develop rapid improvement intervention strategies.
For the full person specification, click here.
About Us
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 we offer you:
- Competitive pay and pension: Competitive salary, automatic pay progression, and enrolment in the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
- Professional growth: Access extensive CPD, progression to master’s level, and development via the Outwood Institute of Education and National Institute of Teaching.
- Workload and support: Committed to a manageable workload via our Workload Charter and guarantee a minimum of two hours of CPD each week.
- Well‑being and 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.
- To find more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO, click here.
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.
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