Head of Maths

JR United Kingdom; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading independent provider of specialist education as the Head of Maths at Westbourne School. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a thriving SEMH environment, focusing on inspiring and motivating students while enjoying a 4-Day Working Week trial. You'll benefit from a supportive team, ongoing training, and an exceptional reward package, including life assurance and a pension scheme. Ideal for qualified teachers with a passion for education and a commitment to student wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Pension scheme

Mental health support services

Cycle to Work Schemes

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Head of Maths with teaching experience.
• Qualified Teacher Status required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured, balanced lessons.
• Manage classes and behaviour effectively.
• Assess relevant subject and curriculum areas.

Skills

Teaching experience

Subject specialism

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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How would you like to be paid for five days but only work four?

Our colleagues’ wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at OFG, so we’re always looking for new ways to improve everyone’s work/life balance. We’re taking part in a trial of the 4-Day Working Week, meaning that you could be working one day less a week (or equivalent).

If the trial is a success, we’ll be rolling the 4DWW out across the Group – so there’s never been a more exciting time to join #teamOFG!

Job details

• Job title: Head of Maths
• Location: Westbourne School, Sutton in Ashfield, NG17 2EL
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm
• Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum depending on experience (not pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent, Term Time only
• Start: September 2025
• Interview: 22 May 2025

UK Applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

As part of our continued growth, we now have a fantastic opportunity for a Head of Maths to join our close-knit team at Westbourne School, part of Acorn Education.

About the role

The Headteacher is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join this thriving specialist SEMH School. Responsible to the Assistant Headteacher, you will be an enthusiastic, flexible and determined individual who shares our values and is looking to develop their career in this specialist area.

Who we are looking for

Ideally, we are looking for a qualified Teacher of Maths with a few years’ experience, however we will happily consider applications from NQTs who have the ambition and desire. Whilst experience within an SEMH/SEN specialist provision would be desirable, we are happy to consider applications from those who are currently working in a mainstream or college setting.

Subject specialism is essential for this post as is the knowledge of the current curriculum. Training and development will be provided for the successful candidate in line with the identified needs of the school, the skills of the individual and their prospective career progression.

Key Accountabilities:

• Plan and teach well-structured, balanced, interesting and inspiring lessons
• Manage classes effectively, using approaches appropriate to pupils’ needs to motivate them
• Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working environment
• Know and understand how to assess the relevant subject and curriculum areas you teach, including statutory assessment requirements
• Manage and motivate staff within your department
• QTS
• Teaching experience in Maths in a specialist or mainstream setting
• A dedicated work ethic to meet the needs of all pupils
• Passionate about making learning effective and enjoyable
• Qualified in subject specialism
• Ability to work on own initiative

About Us

Westbourne School caters for pupils aged 11-18, with a capacity of 85 pupils across two sites. You will be responsible for planning and delivering various subjects across the curriculum. Differentiation and individualised learning strategies are vital to meet the needs of all our pupils, who have varied educational experiences.

Acorn Education is the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education. As part of Outcomes First Group, we lead the sector in setting and delivering innovative approaches that provide measurable outcomes for those in our care.

We are proud to be certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for five consecutive years as of 2024.

Benefits

Your health and wellbeing are important, so you’ll receive an exceptional reward package including:

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• Access to mental health support services and physical health checks

Our Flexible Benefits Platform, Vista, allows you to choose benefits such as:

• Health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits
• Discount options in the UK and abroad
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and paid fertility treatments

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils. All applicants will undergo social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

*You’ll work 80% of your contractual hours for 100% of your pay, giving you more time for personal pursuits. The 4DWW is subject to successful probation and is not a contractual benefit.