Head of Maths

Classroom Talent; Slough; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Additional employee benefits

Job summary

Classroom Talent is supporting a Slough secondary school to appoint an experienced Head of Maths from January 2027. This permanent, full-time post is employed directly by the school and leads a Mathematics department of seven teachers.

The role focuses on strategic leadership, curriculum development, and improving teaching and outcomes across KS3 and KS4, with a salary of MPS/UPS up to £52,490 plus £13,693 TLR1b. There are strong development opportunities within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Maths Teacher with QTS.
• Experience teaching KS3 and KS4.
• Proven leadership in a Maths department.
• Ability to mentor Maths Teachers.
• Strong curriculum planning and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Mathematics department comprising 7 teachers.
• Provide strategic leadership for Mathematics across the school.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes across KS3 and KS4.
• Oversee curriculum planning, delivery, assessment and departmental development.
• Monitor student progress and implement strategies to raise attainment.
• Support, coach and mentor Maths Teachers.
• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to support departmental and whole-school improvement.
• Opportunity to undertake additional whole-school responsibilities as part of future leadership development.

Skills

Department leadership

Coaching teachers

Curriculum planning

Student attainment

Education

QTS

Job description

Head of Maths

Slough, Berkshire

January 2027 Start

Permanent, Full-Time – Employed Directly by the School

Salary: MPS/UPS up to £52,490 + £13,693 TLR1b

• Are you an experienced Head of Maths or ambitious Maths middle leader looking for a new leadership opportunity from January 2027?


• Are you a passionate and inspiring Maths Teacher with the skills and experience to lead a department, develop colleagues and drive student achievement?


• Would you like the opportunity to lead an established Mathematics department within a secondary school committed to improving teaching, learning and student outcomes?

Classroom Talent is working in partnership with a secondary school in Slough, Berkshire, seeking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic Head of Maths on a permanent, full-time basis from January 2027.

Applications are welcomed from experienced Heads of Maths, Second in Maths, Assistant Heads of Maths and ambitious Maths middle leaders who are ready to take the next step in their leadership careers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and developing the Mathematics department, supporting a team of seven Maths Teachers and ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.

The school is undergoing a positive period of improvement, and this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the continued development of the department and wider school.

JOB DESCRIPTION – Head of Maths

• Head of Maths – MPS/UPS up to £52,490 + £13,693 TLR1b


• Permanent, full-time contract – January 2027 start


• Lead, manage and develop an established Mathematics department comprising 7 teachers


• Provide strategic leadership and direction for Mathematics across the school


• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes across KS3 and KS4


• Oversee curriculum planning, delivery, assessment and departmental development


• Monitor student progress and implement effective strategies to raise attainment


• Support, coach and mentor Maths Teachers, promoting professional development and high-quality classroom practice


• Work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to support departmental and whole-school improvement


• Opportunity to undertake additional whole-school responsibilities as part of future leadership development

CANDIDATE SPECIFICATION – Head of Maths

• Qualified Maths Teacher with QTS


• Strong Mathematics subject knowledge and significant experience teaching across KS3 and KS4


• Previous leadership experience within a Mathematics department


• Applications welcomed from existing Heads of Maths, Second in Maths, Assistant Heads of Maths and experienced Maths middle leaders


• Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching and improve student outcomes


• Strong understanding of curriculum planning, assessment and departmental development


• Ability to inspire, motivate, coach and support a team of Maths Teachers


• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills, with a commitment to raising standards and improving Mathematics education

SCHOOL INFORMATION – Head of Maths

• Established secondary school based in Slough, Berkshire


• Mathematics department comprising 7 teachers with a range of experience and expertise


• School committed to continued improvement and raising academic standards


• Supportive Senior Leadership Team with a strong focus on developing teaching and learning


• Well-equipped Mathematics classrooms with interactive teaching technology


• Excellent professional development opportunities and potential progression towards senior leadership


• Manageable marking and feedback expectations, with a two-week autumn half-term break


• Free on-site parking, staff wellbeing initiatives and additional employee benefits

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Maths leader who wants to make a genuine impact on the development of a Mathematics department while supporting colleagues and improving student outcomes.

Whether you're an existing Head of Maths looking for a fresh challenge, a Second in Maths ready to progress, or an experienced Maths middle leader looking to take on greater responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.

The school offers an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Maths specialist to develop their leadership experience, with the potential to take on additional whole-school responsibilities in preparation for future senior leadership opportunities.

If you are interested in this Head of Maths opportunity, interviews can be arranged immediately, with a January 2027 start.

Classroom Talent is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all candidates to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to the relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an enhanced DBS check