Head of Faculty – Mathematics

Colmers School and Sixth Form College; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Colmers School and Sixth Form College in Birmingham is seeking a well-qualified, energetic Head of Faculty for Mathematics to lead our maths department and drive excellence in teaching and learning.

This full‑time post (part-time considered for the right candidate) offers MPS/UPS £34,069–£52,835 plus TLR 1D, with a start date of 1 January 2027 and a supportive, collaborative team devoted to developing confident, curious and resilient learners.

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher with leadership potential to head Mathematics department.
• Collaborative team player committed to developing confident, curious and resilient learners.
• Ability to inspire students and provide high quality maths education.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics department and drive teaching excellence.
• Collaborate with a team of committed teachers to develop confident, curious and resilient learners.

Job description

Head of Faculty - Mathematics

Full-Time - part time may be considered for the right candidate

MPS /UPS £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR 1D

Required for: 1st January 2027

The Governors of this dynamic 11-19 school are seeking to appoint a well-qualified, enthusiastic and energetic Head of Faculty to lead our Mathematics department.

This post is suitable for an experienced teacher. The successful candidate will join a collaborative team of highly committed teachers, on a mission to develop confident, curious and resilient learners.

We are looking for a colleague who understands the importance of Mathematics and is passionate about inspiring our students, equipping them with the powerful knowledge and understanding they need to succeed. This role will offer the successful candidate exciting challenges that will be both rewarding and fulfilling. You will be well supported to achieve your own personal career goals and aspirations.

Safeguarding is our top priority. We encourage all applicants to review our Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy, which outlines our commitment to the safety and wellbeing of students.

Colmers School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

All applicants will be required to provide original birth certificate, two suitable referees, and an online search will also be carried out as part of due diligence on all short-listed candidates.

The successful candidate will be subject to all necessary pre-employment checks, including enhanced DBS; Prohibition check; Childcare Disqualification (where applicable); qualifications (where applicable); medical fitness; identity and right to work.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. Which means that when applying for certain jobs and activities certain spent convictions and cautions are 'protected', so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. Further information about filtering offences can be found in the DBS filtering guide.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016). Therefore, the ability to speak fluent and spoken English is an essential requirement for this role.

Closing Date: Monday 21st September 2026, midday

Interviews will take place week commencing 28th September 2026