Head of Mathematics

Sidcot School; Winscombe; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a passionate Mathematics teacher to lead its innovative Mathematics Faculty. This full-time role, starting in September 2025, offers the opportunity to inspire students across various levels, including Key Stage 3 and A-levels, while fostering a love for Mathematics. The position includes a competitive salary, management allowance, and a commitment to professional development. Join a diverse community dedicated to excellence in education, where your contributions will shape the future of learners and promote a culture of high achievement.

Qualifications

• Inspirational and well-qualified teacher with experience in Mathematics.
• Ability to implement high-quality teaching and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and vision for the Mathematics Faculty.
• Ensure high-quality teaching and support for all students.

Skills

Mathematics Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

IB Mathematics

Teaching Key Stage 3

Teaching IGCSE/GCSE

Innovative Teaching Methods

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Sidcot Salary Scale: £28,521 pa - £46,135 pa, depending on qualifications and experience. In addition, this role attracts 3 Management Allowance Points totaling £8,493 per annum and a remitted time allowance.

Closing Date

7th May 2025

Full Time

From September 2025

Working in our highly regarded Mathematics Faculty, which has a reputation for outstanding, innovative teaching and excellent examination results, you will be able to provide professional, strategic leadership, vision and development of the Faculty. You will be able to implement and ensure the deliverance of high-quality teaching to students, which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential whilst guaranteeing internal and external quality standards.

You will be an inspirational and well-qualified teacher, who is accomplished in teachingKey Stage 3, IGCSE/GCSE and A-level Mathematics. Experience of teaching IB Mathematics in the Sixth Form is highly desirable but applications are equally considered from those who are inexperienced but willing to teach IB Maths. IB training will be provided, as necessary.

Sidcot has a well-established international community with around 30 different nationalities living and learning together. As such, weaim to offer diversity through our curriculum and schemes of work. A readiness to teach across the ability range is essential.

Above all, we seek a colleague who can foster a deep love of Mathematics, not only in its pure form but through its real-world applications.You will be a passionate teacher, an inspiring leader, and a strategic thinker with the drive to innovate and the empathy to support every learner.

Interviews will take place on 15 May 2025.

Sidcot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Specific safeguarding responsibilities for this position are outlined in the job description. All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.