Subject Leader For Mathematics Opportunity – High-Performing Secondary Academy In Reading

Marchant Recruitment; Reading; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking an ambitious Subject Leader for Mathematics at a Reading academy. You will lead the quantitative faculty, refine schemes of work, and oversee cohorts across KS3–KS5. This full-time role starts in January and offers a Leadership Scale placement with a permanent contract.

You will drive GCSE and A-Level outcomes, manage budgeting and CPD, and mentor department teachers while coordinating revision programs and university entrance preparation.

Qualifications

• QTS or UK credentials with honours in Mathematics or a quantitative discipline.
• Proven success in improving GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths outcomes.
• Experience coordinating a department or holding senior leadership responsibilities.
• Active DBS Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum design, and quality assurance across the Mathematics department.
• Teach rigorous mathematics across KS3, KS4, and KS5.
• Mentor and evaluate department staff via observations and targeted CPD.
• Analyse progress data to drive revision and intervention programs.
• Prepare Sixth Form for STEP/MAT exams and national challenges.
• Oversee budgets, software subscriptions, and assessment schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Quality assurance

Data analysis

Strategic planning

Mentoring

Budget management

Education

QTS or UK credentials

Honors degree in Mathematics

Job description

A top-performing secondary academy in Reading is seeking an ambitious Subject Leader for Mathematics to lead its quantitative faculty on a full-time, permanent basis starting in January.

Job Overview

Mathematics occupies a flagship role within this academy's academic development strategy. The successful applicant will take strategic responsibility for numerical fluency, problem-solving frameworks, and exam performance across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4 (GCSE Higher/Foundation), and Key Stage 5 (A-Level Mathematics and Further Maths).

Working closely with senior leadership and leading a dedicated team of math specialists, you will refine schemes of work, manage pupil setting, oversee targeted revision programs, and coach candidates for university entrance examinations (STEP/MAT). This is a full-time, permanent contract starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership, curriculum design, and quality assurance across the Mathematics department
• Teach mathematically rigorous lessons across Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, and Key Stage 5
• Mentor, line-manage, and evaluate department teachers through peer observations and targeted CPD
• Analyze student progress data to implement effective revision and academic intervention programs
• Prepare Sixth Form pupils for STEP/MAT university entrance exams and national UKMT Mathematical Challenges
• Manage departmental budgets, digital software subscriptions, and assessment schedules

Role Overview & Specifications

• Start Date: January
• Contract Type: Full-time, permanent contract
• Location: Reading, Berkshire
• Salary / Pay Rate: Leadership Scale (L6–L10 equivalent)
• Key Curriculum: Edexcel / AQA Mathematics & Further Maths

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognized UK credentials with an honors degree in Mathematics or a quantitative discipline
• Demonstrated success in driving strong GCSE and A-Level/Further Maths outcomes
• Proven experience in departmental coordination or senior subject leadership
• An active enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)