Head Of Mathematics Opportunity – High-Achieving Secondary Academy In Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; Presencial; GBP 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A high-achieving secondary academy in Reading is seeking an ambitious Head of Mathematics to lead its STEM faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

The role combines strategic leadership with curriculum design, data-driven improvement, and staff development across KS3–KS5. You will mentor teachers, refine schemes of work, and drive GCSE/A-Level outcomes within Edexcel/AQA frameworks.

Formación

• QTS or recognised UK credentials with a mathematics degree
• Proven success in driving GCSE and A-Level Mathematics outcomes
• Experience leading a maths department or senior subject leadership
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply

Responsabilidades

• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum design, and quality assurance across the Mathematics department
• Teach mathematically rigorous lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5
• Mentor and line-manage department teachers, conducting peer observations and professional development
• Analyze student progress data to implement effective revision and intervention programs
• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for STEP/MAT university entrance exams and UKMT Mathematical Challenges
• Manage departmental resources, digital software subscriptions, and assessment schedules

Conocimientos

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Team leadership

Mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Educación

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Degree in Mathematics or quantitative field

Descripción del empleo

A high-achieving secondary academy in Reading is seeking an ambitious Head of Mathematics to lead its STEM faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Mathematics occupies a central role in this academy’s academic strategy. The successful applicant will take strategic responsibility for numerical fluency, problem-solving frameworks, and exam results across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher/Foundation), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics and Further Maths).

Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead a dedicated team of math specialists, refine schemes of work, and run targeted intervention programs. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum design, and quality assurance across the Mathematics department

• Teach mathematically rigorous lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5

• Mentor and line-manage department teachers, conducting peer observations and professional development

• Analyze student progress data to implement effective revision and intervention programs

• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for STEP/MAT university entrance exams and UKMT Mathematical Challenges

• Manage departmental resources, digital software subscriptions, and assessment schedules

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Reading, Berkshire

• Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6–L10 equivalent)

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with a degree in Mathematics or a quantitative field

• Demonstrated success in driving strong GCSE and A-Level Mathematics outcomes

• Proven experience in departmental coordination or senior subject leadership

• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)