Head of Mathematics

Halliford School Ltd; Shepperton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Halliford School invites applications for Head of Mathematics to lead a dynamic department and drive teaching of IGCSE Mathematics, AQA Further Mathematics Level 2 and A Level Mathematics.

The role involves teaching across Year 7 to Sixth Form, shaping curriculum, and guiding staff in a supportive, collaborative environment at a well-resourced site in Shepperton. A strong qualification and leadership experience are essential.

Job description

Posted on: 14-10-2026 | Deadline:02-11-2026

The position of Head of Mathematics at Halliford School offers an ambitious and dynamic Mathematics specialist an exciting and highly rewarding leadership opportunity. The successful applicant will be a strong all-round Mathematician, able to teach all areas of the IGCSE Mathematics, AQA Further Mathematics Level 2 qualification and the A Level Mathematics specifications. The successful candidate will also be able to offer some teaching of the A Level Further Mathematics qualification; however, we understand that many teachers may specialise in an area and only offer that part of the course e.g. Mechanics, Statistics or Decision Mathematics.

The Mathematics Department consists of 8 teachers: 4 fulltime and 4 part-time. This close-knit team occupies a suite of five specialist air-conditioned classrooms with an adjacent departmental office in the Baker Building at the heart of the school site. Staff work collaboratively, and an atmosphere of mutual support and teamwork is embedded within the ethos of the school. We are looking to appoint a well-qualified, experienced, and enthusiastic teacher who would like to lead our Mathematics Department to become a shining example of excellence within the already excellent school community.

Mathematics is a well-liked, successful subject that has a good uptake at A Level. Examination results are strong, and the department prides itself on achieving excellent student outcomes. As Head of Department you can expect to teach a range of age and ability groups from Year 7 through to the Sixth Form. Students follow the IGCSE Mathematics course (Higher tier) and the A Level Mathematics Course (Edexcel) in the Sixth Form alongside the A Level in Further Mathematics. Students regularly look to pursue Mathematical subjects at undergraduate level, with students from the Upper Sixth completing the TMUA, as well as the STEP papers for other institutions.

Classroom learning is complemented by a number of supercurricular competitions: from the various Mathematics Challenges through to the more advanced Kangaroo competitions, which allow students to extend their mathematical understanding by relating their classroom learning to abstract problems.

Above all, the successful candidate will offer enthusiasm and a passion to lead their subject and inspire the students in our school and the staff in their department. As such candidates will also be expected to provide strong direction and an ambitious vision for the future of their department.

We are proactively committed to creating a diverse staff body which reflects the community that we teach. At Halliford School we value diversity and inclusion; we want to attract the best people for the role. This is regardless of age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability, socioeconomic status or religious beliefs.

Halliford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share our commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer and the successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure and employment reference checks. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

We are very pleased to share a digital copy of our school magazine 'The Hallifordian' with you! Please head to our website to enjoy this true celebration of what it means to be a Hallifordian: hallifordschool.co.uk/news/hallifordian

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