Head of Maths

Head of Maths

Salary: Leadership Scale LP3 - £54,393

Start Date: September 2026

We are seeking to appoint a motivated and inspiring Head of Maths to join our successful secondary school within the 5 Dimensions Trust. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and talented practitioner to lead a thriving department and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with a proven track record of securing consistently strong outcomes. Passionate about pedagogy, you will have the vision and expertise to lead others, shaping an engaging and ambitious mathematics curriculum that supports all learners to succeed.

As Head of Maths, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for the department, ensuring high standards of achievement and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of an ambitious, inclusive, and knowledge-rich mathematics curriculum
• Drive high standards of teaching, learning, and assessment across the department
• Monitor and evaluate student progress, implementing effective strategies to secure excellent outcomes for all
• Inspire, support, and challenge colleagues through effective line management and professional development
• Promote a culture of mathematical fluency, problem-solving, and analytical thinking
• Use data intelligently to inform planning, intervention, and departmental improvement
• Build strong partnerships with families, external organisations, and across the Trust
• Contribute to whole‑school leadership and improvement priorities

Qualifications

• Demonstrate the ability to lead an ambitious and inclusive mathematics curriculum
• Be committed to driving academic rigour and collective success
• Share excellence through positive and effective team leadership
• Build strong partnerships beyond the classroom
• Possess excellent subject knowledge and curriculum development experience

Benefits

• Access to high-quality training opportunities
• A culture with a strong focus on employee wellbeing
• Generous auto-enrolment pension schemes (LGPS and TPS)
• Incremental and inflationary pay progression
• Bespoke CPD and tailored professional support
• Flexible working opportunities and enhanced family leave

If you are an ambitious leader ready to make a significant impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Application requirements

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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