Head of Maths — Strategic Leader with £18k TLR1

Classroom Talent; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TLR1 £18,000 allowance (England Pay)

Permanent, full-time leadership role

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Classroom Talent is partnering with a well-established secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to appoint an experienced and inspirational Head of Maths on a permanent basis from January 2027. You will provide strategic leadership, drive academic achievement and support the continued development of a successful Mathematics department.

As Head of Maths, you will lead and develop the department, ensure consistently high teaching standards, monitor progress and collaborate with senior

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS.
• Degree in Mathematics or a relevant subject.
• Experience leading, mentoring or supporting teaching staff.
• Track record of delivering strong student outcomes.
• Excellent organisational, communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for the Mathematics department.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Maths teachers.
• Oversee curriculum planning, delivery and assessment.
• Drive improvements in teaching, learning and student outcomes.
• Monitor student attainment and progress, implementing strategies to raise achievement.
• Support staff development through mentoring, coaching and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to contribute to whole-school priorities.
• Promote a positive learning environment with high expectations for all students.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum planning

Assessment data analysis

Team leadership

Communication

Mentoring staff

Student progress monitoring

Organisational skills

Vision for department

Change management

Education

QTS or QTLS

Degree in Mathematics or relevant subject

Job description

Classroom Talent is partnering with a well-established secondary school in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, to appoint an experienced and inspirational Head of Maths on a permanent basis from January 2027. You will provide strategic leadership, drive academic achievement and support the continued development of a successful Mathematics department.

As Head of Maths, you will lead and develop the department, ensure consistently high teaching standards, monitor progress and collaborate with senior