Head Of Maths

Academics; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is seeking an ambitious Head of Maths for a Buckinghamshire secondary school to lead KS3-KS5 maths, develop teaching, and drive student achievement starting January 2027.

The role includes line management of Maths teachers, working with SLT, shaping the curriculum, using data for monitoring and targeted interventions, and raising attainment across key stages.

Qualifications

• Significant leadership experience in a maths department.
• Proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes.
• Strong knowledge of KS3-KS5 maths curriculum.
• Experience using data to inform teaching and interventions.
• Ability to lead, mentor and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department and set strategic direction.
• Line manage Maths teachers and support professional development.
• Drive high standards in teaching and learning.
• Analyse data and implement intervention strategies.
• Collaborate with SLT to shape curriculum and school improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Data analysis

People management

Communication

Organisation

Education

QTS

UK teaching experience

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and experienced Head of Maths to join a successful secondary school in Buckinghamshire from January 2027.

The successful candidate will take strategic and operational leadership of the Maths department, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

January 2027 Start | Full-Time | Permanent

Salary: Teacher main/upper scale + TLR

The Role

As Head of Maths, you will lead and develop the Maths department, ensuring that students receive an engaging, challenging and consistently high-quality Maths education from KS3 through to KS5.

You will have responsibility for the line management of Maths teachers, supporting staff development, monitoring teaching and learning, and creating a positive and collaborative departmental culture.

A key focus of the role will be to raise attainment and improve outcomes across KS3, KS4 and KS5, using data, assessment and effective intervention strategies to identify areas for improvement and ensure all students are supported to achieve their potential.

You will work closely with SLT to contribute to the wider academic development of the school and play an important role in shaping the future direction of the Maths curriculum.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for an ambitious, passionate and inspirational Maths teacher who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

You will ideally have previous experience of leading a Maths department or hold significant responsibility within a secondary school. However, an exceptional and experienced Maths teacher with a strong track record of improving outcomes and developing colleagues will also be considered.

You will need to demonstrate:

• Strong subject knowledge across KS3-KS5.
• A proven ability to raise student attainment and progress.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• The ability to inspire and develop teaching staff.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.
• QTS and relevant UK teaching experience.