The successful candidate will take strategic and operational leadership of the Maths department, working closely with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to drive high standards of teaching, learning and student achievement.
January 2027 Start | Full-Time | Permanent
Salary: Teacher main/upper scale + TLR
The Role
As Head of Maths, you will lead and develop the Maths department, ensuring that students receive an engaging, challenging and consistently high-quality Maths education from KS3 through to KS5.
You will have responsibility for the line management of Maths teachers, supporting staff development, monitoring teaching and learning, and creating a positive and collaborative departmental culture.
A key focus of the role will be to raise attainment and improve outcomes across KS3, KS4 and KS5, using data, assessment and effective intervention strategies to identify areas for improvement and ensure all students are supported to achieve their potential.
You will work closely with SLT to contribute to the wider academic development of the school and play an important role in shaping the future direction of the Maths curriculum.
The Ideal Candidate
The school is looking for an ambitious, passionate and inspirational Maths teacher who is ready to take the next step in their leadership career.
You will ideally have previous experience of leading a Maths department or hold significant responsibility within a secondary school. However, an exceptional and experienced Maths teacher with a strong track record of improving outcomes and developing colleagues will also be considered.
You will need to demonstrate:
Strong subject knowledge across KS3-KS5.
A proven ability to raise student attainment and progress.
Strong leadership and people-management skills.
The ability to inspire and develop teaching staff.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
A commitment to high expectations and continuous improvement.
QTS and relevant UK teaching experience.Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Maths leader to join a supportive and ambitious secondary school in Buckinghamshire and make a genuine impact on both staff development and student outcomes.
If you are an experienced Maths teacher looking for your next leadership challenge from January 2027, we would love to hear from you.
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy
Salary description
£34602.00 - £54328.00 per year