Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Coast and Vale Learning Trust; Colchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

CPD training

Cross-trust collaboration

Tea and coffee in staff areas

Wellbeing programs

Cycle to work

Eye care plan

Blue Light Card

Annual flu vaccination

Job summary

The Colne Community School in Colchester is seeking an outstanding Maths teacher to join the Mathematics department as Second in Charge, with a later acting period as Head of Maths (L8-12) from mid-2027. The role includes leading the Maths faculty during a handover year and returning to the Second in Charge position thereafter.

You will deliver high-quality teaching to KS3 and KS4, deputise for the Head of Faculty when needed, and support curriculum development and assessment improvements across

Qualifications

• Teaching experience within the secondary sector and across key stages.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner with leadership capability.
• Ability to lead a team and inspire colleagues.
• Knowledge of varied teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies.
• High expectations of self and others.

Responsibilities

• High quality teaching across key stage 3 and 4.
• Depute for Head of Faculty in cases of absence.
• Assist in developing the Maths curriculum.
• Improve schemes of learning.
• Promote wider aspirations and values of the school.

Skills

Secondary teaching

Leadership potential

Behaviour management

Curriculum development

High expectations

Job description

Join a Team that Builds Aspiration, Nurtures Resilience, and Instills Kindness at The Colne.

Are you a compassionate and dedicated individual who believes in putting students first? Do you want to be part of an inclusive and nurturing community where everyone is empowered to succeed?

At The Colne, we are committed to providing a safe and secure environment where students feel supported every step of the way, allowing them to grow into well-rounded individuals. By working closely with families and building positive relationships, we strive to immerse all our students in a culture that is inclusive and aspirational, helping them to dream big and reach their full potential.

An exceptionally exciting vacancy has arisen at Colne Community School for an outstanding Maths teacher to join our Mathematics department, as a Second in Charge initially, before the opportunity to act up as our Head of Maths faculty. The Head of Maths role would be effective from mid 2027 giving time to adapt and understand Colne Community School. The position will be for up to one year upon which the role will return to Second in Charge.

This unique set of circumstances would be an ideal opportunity for an already established Second in Maths to dip their toes into faculty leadership after spending the Spring Term 2027 immersed in a supportive handover. During the period of acting up your responsibilities and salary would accurately reflect those of a Head of Maths faculty on the leadership scale (L8-12).

Our school is a community in which we believe everyone, students and staff alike, should have the opportunity to be nourished and grow. Therefore, we are seeking to recruit a proactive and forward thinking member of staff to enrich the skills and experience already present in our Mathematics Faculty.

We aim to foster an inclusive culture where everyone is able to learn from each other. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, confident and diligent.

Colne Community School is a member of the Sigma Trust. The Sigma Trust’s mission is to be ‘Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’ and this is certainly a message that The Colne invests in too. We work closely with other schools within the Trust to improve standards and ensure that we are creating the best environment for our students to learn and our staff to develop.

Our ARK values of Aspiration, Resilience and Kindness describe the ethos that flows through our school. We expect all members of staff to feed into our values and lead by example to our students. We believe that every member of staff has the potential to impact on student experience and therefore we encourage our staff, both teaching and support, to immerse themselves in our school culture.

Applications from outstanding professionals who believe they can contribute to our school community are greatly welcomed. If you are willing to invest in us, we will invest in you which we believe makes the experience at The Colne especially exciting.

A Day in the Life:

You’ll be responsible for bringing your passion and expertise to the following areas:

• High quality teaching across both key stage 3 and 4;

• To deputise for the Head of Faculty in cases of absence;

• To assist the Head of Faculty with developing the Maths curriculum;

• To improve schemes of learning;

• Promoting the wider aspirations and values of the school.

(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).

What We're Looking For:

You are the perfect fit for our team if you have:

• Teaching experience within the secondary sector;

• An outstanding classroom practitioner across all key stages;

• Ability to lead a team

• An excellent knowledge of a range of teaching, learning and behaviour management strategies and how to use them effectively;

• High expectations of yourself and of others.

Why Choose The Sigma Trust?

We believe in investing in our staff and fostering a culture of collaboration. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive package designed to support your professional and personal life.

Why work for The Sigma Trust, The Colne Community School?

We can offer you:

• A Competitive Salary

• Robust school CPD training programme that enables you to flourish

• Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships

• Free tea and coffee available in all team rooms and communal staff room.

• Sociable and friendly staff.

• Staff weekly wellbeing opportunities.

• Staff social events.

Employee benefits include:

• Excellent pension scheme

• A Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential advice

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Eye care plan

• Annual free flu vaccination

• Eligible for Blue Light Card

Commitment to Safeguarding & Diversity

The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment processes, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.

The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision ‘To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts’, where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.

Shortlisting will take place week commencing Tuesday 6th October 2026

The Interview date is to be confirmed.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position, so please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before you apply.

We are managing all current recruitment directly and kindly request that agencies do not contact us regarding open positions.