Head of Maths

Withernsea High School; Withernsea; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Withernsea High School is seeking an ambitious and highly effective leader to head the Mathematics Department. The role focuses on leading a team, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and improving outcomes for all students.

The ideal candidate will have QTS and substantial experience teaching mathematics at secondary level, plus a track record in curriculum development, data analysis and safeguarding.

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching mathematics across the secondary age range.
• Experience in leading or contributing to curriculum planning in mathematics.
• Proven ability to secure student progress through high-quality teaching and assessment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills to inspire colleagues.
• Commitment to inclusion and belief that all students can succeed in mathematics.
• Ability to analyse data to inform teaching and improvement planning.
• High expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement with resilience.
• Commitment to safeguarding, staff development and wider life of the school.
• Forward-thinking leader who can contribute to school community.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the mathematics department.
• Drive high standards of teaching and learning.
• Improve outcomes for all students.
• Analyse data to inform teaching and improvement planning.
• Safeguard and support the wider life of the school.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Data analysis

Assessment for learning

Communication

Team motivation

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Secondary mathematics teaching experience

Job description

We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational and highly effective leader with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and a passion for mathematics education. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and motivate a team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all students.

Applicants should demonstrate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful experience teaching mathematics across the secondary age range.
• Experience of leading, developing or contributing significantly to curriculum planning and improvement within a mathematics department.
• A proven ability to secure strong student progress and achievement through high-quality teaching and effective use of assessment.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues and foster a collaborative team culture.
• A commitment to inclusion and the belief that all students can succeed in mathematics.
• The ability to analyse data effectively and use it to inform teaching, intervention and departmental improvement planning.
• High expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, with the resilience and determination to drive continual improvement.
• A commitment to safeguarding, staff development and the wider life of the school.

The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, forward-thinking and eager to make a significant contribution to our school community, leading a department that enables every student to develop confidence, resilience and success in mathematics.