Assistant Head of Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Northampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic educational institution in Northampton is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Head of Maths teacher. This role offers the opportunity for career progression within a supportive faculty that consistently achieves excellent results. Candidates should have the ability to teach Maths across all key stages, including A Level, and should be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The school also values creativity in teaching and offers a vibrant extra-curricular programme. Informal visits are welcomed, making this an exciting opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Enhanced PPA

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free Onsite Parking

New Spin Studio

School Counsellor

Regular Team Building Events

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching across all key stages including A Level.
• Strong ability to lead and support a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Teach Maths across key stages including A Level.
• Lead a successful Maths faculty.
• Engage in extra-curricular activities such as the Maths Challenge competition.

Skills

Enthusiasm for teaching

Dynamic teaching style

Ability to teach A-Level Maths

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic & dynamic Assistant Head of Maths teacher who is able to teach the subject across all key stages including A Level.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for a teacher who is ready for career progression or for an existing leader who is looking to join a supportive and innovative team.

The Maths faculty comprises twelve specialist members of staff and is one of the most successful faculties in the School, consistently achieving results that demonstrate extremely good progress at all levels. It is a successful and experienced team, anyone joining would be offered a supportive environment in which to develop as a leader and practitioner. Maths is consistently one of the most popular subjects at A-level. Core Maths and Further Maths are also offered in the Sixth Form. Several students each year progress on to study maths related subjects at higher education institutions.

You would be joining a forward-thinking and creative faculty with a collegiate approach to teaching & learning. The faculty also offers a vibrant and thriving extra-curricular programme such as the regional Maths Challenge Competition.

We have over 1400 students on roll with approximately 150 students in the Sixth Form. The school is over subscribed!

Wollaston School is a fantastic place to work and study. Informal visits are welcomed if you would like to see us in action and to learn more about us prior to your application, please email [e-mail] to arrange.

Closing date for receipt of applications

Midday on Friday 30th January 2026. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 2nd February 2026.

For further details and to apply online, please visit— https://nenevalleypartnership.com/join-our-team/

Wollaston School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check, a medical check and the provision of two references one of which MUST be your most recent or last employer.

What the school offers its staff

We offer a comprehensive employee benefit package Including:

• Enhanced PPA
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• An open & welcoming site
• Free Onsite Parking
• New Spin Studio
• School Counsellor
• Regular Team Building Events

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):

• childcare disqualification
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• medical check
• online and social media prohibition from teaching
• right to work satisfactory references
• suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.