Head of Maths

Pink Tile Education; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational organization in Brighton is seeking a Head of Maths to provide strategic leadership for Mathematics across the school. The role involves leading the Mathematics faculty, developing curriculum plans, and analyzing student performance data to ensure high standards of teaching and learning. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to driving improvement and inclusive practice, fostering a positive learning environment for both staff and students.

Qualifications

• Outstanding Teacher of Mathematics with a record of positive outcomes.
• Experience in curriculum design and assessment strategies.
• Clear understanding of whole-school improvement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics faculty and support teachers.
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate teaching and learning.
• Develop and implement curriculum plans and assessment strategies.
• Analyse student performance data.
• Promote numeracy across the curriculum.
• Conduct lesson observations and provide feedback.
• Contribute to leadership team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with policies and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum Design

Data Analysis

Student Engagement

Instructional Coaching

Job description

Pink Tile Education is supporting a secondary school in Brighton find a Head of Maths. The school is committed to high-quality teaching, student development, and a positive learning environment, fostering ambition, collaboration, and continuous improvement among staff and students.

The Associate Assistant Principal for Mathematics will provide strategic leadership for Mathematics across the school, ensuring high standards of teaching, learning, and student achievement. The post holder will contribute to wider school leadership as part of the extended senior leadership team, supporting whole‑school improvement, quality assurance, and staff development.

Day‑to‑Day Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics faculty, providing guidance, support, and coaching to teachers
• Plan, monitor, and evaluate teaching and learning across the department
• Develop and implement curriculum plans, assessment strategies, and intervention programmes
• Analyse student performance data to inform teaching and raise attainment
• Promote numeracy and mathematical thinking across other subjects and the wider curriculum
• Conduct lesson observations, provide feedback, and support professional development for staff
• Attend and contribute to leadership team meetings, supporting whole‑school priorities
• Ensure departmental compliance with policies, safeguarding, and quality standards
• Coordinate extracurricular opportunities, enrichment, and initiatives linked to Mathematics
• Support student behaviour, engagement, and progress across all year groups

Ideal Candidate Profile

The successful candidate is expected to:

• Be an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics with a strong record of positive outcomes
• Demonstrate effective leadership skills capable of driving improvement and inspiring staff and students
• Have experience in curriculum design, assessment strategies, and data‑informed practice
• Possess a clear understanding of whole‑school improvement and quality assurance processes
• Be committed to inclusive practice and the development of both staff and students
• Model professionalism, innovation, and a sustained focus on excellence