Head Of Mathematics – Secondary School In Leeds (January Start)

Marchant Recruitment; Ledston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is supporting a scholarly secondary school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, in appointing a Head of Mathematics to drive curricular strategy and departmental excellence. The role requires strategic leadership of GCSE/A-Level maths, line management of maths teachers, and oversight of performances and interventions.

The post is full-time and permanent, with a leadership pay scale (L6–L10). Start date January; location Leeds, West Yorkshire.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or UK credentials with a degree in Mathematics or a quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths exam outcomes
• Proven experience in departmental coordination or senior subject leadership
• Active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum mapping, and quality assurance across the Mathematics department
• Teach mathematically rigorous lessons across Key Stages 3–5
• Mentor, line-manage, and evaluate department teachers through peer observations and CPD sessions
• Analyze student progress data to implement targeted revision and academic intervention programmes
• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for STEP/MAT university entrance exams and UKMT Mathematical Challenges
• Manage departmental budgets, digital software subscriptions, and assessment schedules

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Data analysis

Mentoring/CPD coordination

Education

QTS or UK credentials with Mathematics degree

Degree in Mathematics or quantitative discipline

Job description

A scholarly secondary school in Leeds, West Yorkshire, is seeking an ambitious, highly accomplished Head of Mathematics to lead its quantitative faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Mathematics occupies a central position in this school's academic strategy and Sixth Form pathways. The successful candidate will take strategic responsibility for curriculum design, numerical fluency, problem-solving frameworks, and exam performance across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher/Foundation), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics & Further Maths).

Working closely with senior leadership, you will lead a dedicated team of math specialists, refine schemes of work, run targeted revision programs, and coach candidates for university STEP/MAT papers. This is a full-time, permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities

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

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

• Mentor, line-manage, and evaluate department teachers through peer observations and CPD sessions

• Analyze student progress data to implement targeted revision and academic intervention programs

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

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

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January

• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract

• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire

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

• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics & Further Maths

Candidate Requirements

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

• Demonstrated history of delivering top-tier GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths exam outcomes

• Proven experience in departmental coordination or senior subject leadership

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