About This Role
We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Head of Mathematics to lead our department with clarity, energy and uncompromisingly high expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a committed and skilled leader to shape and develop a thriving Mathematics department, strengthen whole‑school numeracy, and inspire a genuine love of Mathematics across our through‑school community (Years 5–11).
The school was recently judged ‘Good’ by Ofsted in April 2024 and continues to grow with confidence and ambition. We reserve the right to close this advertisement prior to the stated deadline if the right applicant is identified.
Role
The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership for Mathematics, establishing a clear and compelling vision for teaching, learning and assessment across all phases. Central to the role is the design and implementation of a coherent, carefully sequenced and ambitious Maths curriculum from Year 5 to Year 11, ensuring:
* Strong conceptual understanding
* Secure fluency
* Confident problem‑solving
* Clear progression between key stages
Working in line with the school’s knowledge‑rich pedagogical approach, the Head of Mathematics will ensure consistently high expectations, excellent outcomes for all pupils, and learning experiences that enable students to flourish academically and personally within a nurturing and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, support and develop Mathematics colleagues
* Refine departmental practice through thoughtful use of assessment and curriculum review
* Champion high‑quality numeracy across the wider school
* Contribute to whole‑school improvement and professional dialogue
Qualifications & Experience
* Passionate about curriculum design, coherence and impact
* High expectations for all learners
* Enjoys developing others and leading subject excellence
* Excited by the challenge of shaping a rich, engaging and ambitious mathematical journey for pupils from Year 5 through to GCSE
* Requires two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
Benefit & Support
* Collaborative, aspirational and supportive professional culture
* Opportunities to work closely with colleagues across the school and wider Trust to develop curriculum and pedagogy
* A friendly, professional and highly committed staff team
* Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
* A caring working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and pupil success
Legal & Equal Opportunity
The Diamond Learning Partnership Trust is an equal opportunities employer, committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to have two satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check.
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