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Vacancy Filler; Rainworth CP; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong team environment

Senior Leadership support

CPD opportunities

Schools Advisory Service wellbeing

Pensions contribution

Free onsite parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

The Joseph Whitaker School in Rainworth, Mansfield area, is seeking a Head of Mathematics Faculty to lead the mathematics department on a permanent 1.0FTE contract. Salary range is £34,069–£52,835 with a TLR 1B of £12,954.

The post is suitable for an ambitious leader with a passion for maths and student achievement, with a January 2027 start. The role offers a strong team environment, a dedicated Senior Leadership Team, CPD opportunities, access to wellbeing services, generous pension

Qualifications

• Full enhanced DBS check required.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mathematics faculty and drive teaching excellence across Key Stages 3–5.
• Develop mathematics teaching capability among staff and secure strong student outcomes.

Job description

Head of Mathematics Faculty

Permanent, 1.0FTE

Salary Range: M1 - UPS3: £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR 1B - £12,954

Required for January 2027

Location

The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead. With 1400 students, we are an 8 form entry school and have a healthy uptake of A level mathematics, we also have an A level Further mathematics course.

Responsibilities

Due to the current post holder having stepped down to a phased retirement we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced leader to lead our mathematics faculty. This position would be ideal for someone looking for the next step in Middle Leadership, or perhaps looking to broaden their experience. The successful candidate will be passionate about Mathematics at Key stages 3, 4 and 5 and have the ability and drive to develop mathematics’ teaching expertise in others. They will be an excellent leader of people and understand how to secure the very best outcomes for all of our students.

Requirements and Eligibility

The successful candidates will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

Benefits

• a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
• a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
• support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
• access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
• Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

Employer Commitment

The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.

Equal Opportunity

We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.

Closing Date

Closing date for applications is 9.00am on Monday 5 October 2026. Interviews will take place later that week. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date.