Head of KS5 Maths

Steyning Grammar School; Steyning; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Steyning is seeking a Head of KS5 Maths to lead and inspire students and the team. You will be responsible for curriculum development and ensuring excellent progress for students in Mathematics. The ideal candidate will have strong subject knowledge, leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a love of learning. This position offers a supportive environment and opportunities for career progression. Applications are welcome from all backgrounds.

Benefits

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in leading KS5 Mathematics.
• Ability to foster a love of learning in Maths.
• Commitment to support and inspire the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS5 Maths aiming for excellent progress.
• Take responsibility for the curriculum for Sixth Form mathematics.
• Be a role model in the Faculty and inspire the team.
• Nurture and develop yourself and others.

Skills

Strong subject knowledge

Leadership

Inspiring students

Commitment to high achievement

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Overview

Head of KS5 Maths – Permanent, full time. Start date: January 2026. Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR 2a £3,527. Steyning Grammar School is seeking an inspiring classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and leadership to lead KS5 Maths. We wish to appoint an individual who is or has the potential, not only to be an outstanding practitioner and foster a love of learning in Maths, but also to support and instil this passion in the team. You should be a role model in the Faculty, committed to excellence for staff and students in the team. You will lead the students studying Maths at KS5 to make excellent progress as well as taking responsibility for the curriculum for the subjects we offer in the Sixth Form. This is a central role in a thriving and passionate Maths Faculty.

Steyning Grammar School is a unique, successful and dynamic learning community with our 'Journey to Excellence' built on traditions of excellence and highest expectations, combined with a commitment to innovating and new thinking - supporting our students in being the best they can be in preparing them for their futures.

Responsibilities

• Lead KS5 Maths with strong subject knowledge and leadership, aiming for excellent progress for students.
• Take responsibility for the curriculum for the Sixth Form mathematics subjects.
• Be a role model in the Faculty, fostering a love of learning and supporting and inspiring the team.
• Inspire and innovate; nurture and develop yourself and others; commit to high achievement and motivation; optimise learning for all.

We will offer

• A supportive learning environment and team to work in.
• The opportunity to make a difference and actively promote your career development.
• Happy and enthusiastic students who want to learn.
• The benefit of being part of a multi-academy trust offering the support of experienced colleagues across our schools and greater opportunities for career progression.
• Benefits including Teachers' Pension Scheme, free access to an Employee Assistance programme, Retail and other discounts, Cycle to Work scheme.

Additional information

Early applicants are welcome and we reserve the right to interview and appoint should a suitable applicant apply before the closing date. To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email: Ben Ryan, Head of Maths, [e-mail]. Closing date for applications: 9.00am Monday 13th October. Interviews will be held on Thursday 16th October. We welcome people of all faiths and those that are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. Appointments will be made subject to pre-employment checks, receipt of satisfactory references and enhanced DBS check including online/social media checks. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people.