Head of Mathematics

Teaching Personnel; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading secondary school in North Yorkshire is looking for a dedicated Head of Mathematics to join their team in September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to lead a well-resourced department and drive academic excellence. The ideal candidate will have QTS and a proven track record of delivering outstanding results at GCSE. Join a supportive environment focused on professional development and high expectations for all learners.

Benefits

Targeted CPD and leadership coaching

Clear pathway for progression into senior leadership

Access to high-quality digital tools

Supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience delivering excellent outcomes at GCSE and beyond.
• Strong subject knowledge across the Maths curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Maths specialists and shape curriculum delivery.
• Ensure high standards across Key Stages 3 and 4.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Inclusive Education

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Mathematics – Permanent Role
Location: North Yorkshire
Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 2b
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2025

An ambitious secondary school in North Yorkshire is seeking to appoint a dedicated and forward-thinking Head of Mathematics to lead their department from September 2025. This is a full-time, permanent role and an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher ready to take the next step into middle leadership, or for an existing subject leader seeking a fresh challenge in a new setting.

The successful candidate will lead a team of Maths specialists, shaping curriculum delivery and ensuring consistently high standards across Key Stages 3 and 4. The school has a strong emphasis on academic achievement, and Maths is a key priority area with excellent uptake and outcomes.

This leadership post offers the chance to drive continued improvement within a collaborative and well-supported environment. The incoming Head of Mathematics will benefit from the trust’s strong focus on professional development and distributed leadership.

The school offers:

• A supportive and experienced senior leadership team

• A well-resourced Maths department with access to high-quality digital tools

• A clear pathway for progression into senior leadership

• Targeted CPD and leadership coaching

• A culture of high expectations, mutual respect, and professional trust

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS and have strong subject knowledge across the Maths curriculum

• Have experience of delivering excellent outcomes at GCSE and beyond

• Demonstrate a clear vision for curriculum and departmental improvement

• Be confident in leading, developing and motivating a team

• Be committed to inclusive education and high aspirations for all learners

To apply, please submit a copy of your CV. A member of the PWR team will be in touch to discuss the role and next steps in more detail.

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