About the Role – Head of Maths
Location: Ark Kings Academy, Kings Norton, Birmingham
Salary: Ark MPS-UPS Outside London, £32,251-£51,051 with TLR 1a £10,173
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: Wednesday 27th May, interviews will take place Thursday 28th May
About the role
You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Maths to lead our Mathematics department and drive outstanding outcomes for pupils across KS3 and KS4. This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and inspiring practitioner who is passionate about mathematics education, pupil achievement and academic excellence.
As Head of Maths, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. You will foster a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement, enabling all pupils to make excellent progress while developing confidence, fluency and problem‑solving skills in mathematics.
You will play a key role in shaping whole‑school culture through curriculum innovation, enrichment opportunities and the promotion of numeracy across the school, while working closely with senior leaders, staff, pupils and families to strengthen our school community.
You will contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.
Benefits
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
- Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms.
- Free fruit in Spring/Summer.
- Staff wellbeing events termly.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at aronline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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Location: Ark Kings Academy, Kings Norton, Birmingham
Salary: Ark MPS-UPS Outside London, £32,251-£51,051 with TLR 1a £10,173
Hours: Monday‑Friday, 08:00‑17:00
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2026
Closing date: Wednesday 27th May, interviews will take place Thursday 28th May
About the role
You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”
We are seeking an exceptional Head of Maths to lead our Mathematics department and drive outstanding outcomes for pupils across KS3 and KS4. This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and inspiring practitioner who is passionate about mathematics education, pupil achievement and academic excellence.
As Head of Maths, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and day‑to‑day leadership of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. You will foster a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement, enabling all pupils to make excellent progress while developing confidence, fluency and problem‑solving skills in mathematics.
You will play a key role in shaping whole‑school culture through curriculum innovation, enrichment opportunities and the promotion of numeracy across the school, while working closely with senior leaders, staff, pupils and families to strengthen our school community.
You will contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.
Benefits
- Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
- Twice as many training days as standard.
- Generous pension scheme.
- Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers.
- Interest‑free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
- Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
- Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms.
- Free fruit in Spring/Summer.
- Staff wellbeing events termly.
Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at aronline.org/careers/why-work-with-us/.
Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on‑going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage you to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
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