Head of Mathematics | Outwood Academy Redcar
Strategic Leadership. Unrivalled Support. Students First.
* Salary: £57,137 - £63,070 (L5 - L9)
* Start Date: September 2026
* Are you a dynamic and inspirational leader of maths ready to take a department's achievements to the next level?
* Are you seeking a role where you will be supported by an experienced mentor and a network of outstanding leaders?
Outwood Academy Redcar is looking to appoint a driven and skilled professional as Head of Mathematics. Whether you are a current Head of Department, a Second in Department, or an ambitious teacher looking for the next step up, if you have the talent, we have the support you need to thrive.
We are seeking an outstanding candidate with high aspirations for students, who is committed, passionate about learning, and shares our single goal of ‘Students First’.
The Outwood Ethos
At Outwood Grange Academies Trust, we\'re not just a collection of schools, we\'re a family driven by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives. We\'re one of the oldest and largest multi-academy trusts in the country with a proven track record of excellence.
We\'re on a mission to put maths at the heart of every child\'s learning journey, and we need an exceptional leader to drive this vital subject forward within our academy.
About Outwood Academy Redcar: A Leader in Inclusion
Outwood Academy Redcar is a forward-thinking 11-16 academy located in the coastal town of Redcar. The Academy is known for its warm and supportive environment, with a strong focus on inclusion and providing opportunities and experiences beyond the classroom. There is a real sense of togetherness within our team of staff, who work closely to consistently manage our high standards, creating a calm environment highly conducive to learning and achievement. We are proud to be a pilot school for the OGAT Inclusive Classroom initiative, placing us at the forefront of inclusive practice.
We believe inclusion is a fundamental right, not a \'bolt-on\'. We have invested in creating a positive learning environment, characterised by clutter-free classrooms and calming aesthetics, to ensure every student can focus and thrive. Our strategies are evidence-based and developed in partnership with educational psychologists, ensuring your team has the expert backing and a calm environment to support every child.
Our Teaching & Learning Model
Our approach is built on a foundation of relational practice, ensuring that every student feels safe, valued, and ready to learn. As a leader here, you will help embed a clear framework that prioritises:
* Regulate, Relate, Reason: We recognise that students must feel a sense of connection before they can engage with cognitive reasoning.
* Restorative Practice: We focus on repairing relationships through high challenge accompanied by high support.
* The 5 Pillars: Our classroom practice is structured around five key pillars—Clarity of Intentions, Recap & Recall, New Information, Practice, and Feedback—providing consistency and clarity for all learners.
Leading the Department
You will be an excellent teacher with the experience to deliver in KS3 and KS4, but more importantly, you will have the leadership qualities to challenge individuals within your team whilst supporting them to achieve outstanding results. You will lead a well-equipped department operating out of seven classrooms based in a dedicated maths wing.
* Unrivalled Support: Becoming Head of Maths in this amazing school is a rewarding challenge. From your first day, you’ll have a very experienced mentor from our School Improvement Team to guide you, alongside phenomenal support from our Principal and Senior Leadership team.
* Strategic Collaboration: We are committed to delivering the best possible mathematics curriculum. You will work strategically with Trust mathematics leaders, a network of outstanding Heads of Mathematics, and Senior Leaders across the Outwood Family of Schools.
* Driving Success: You will play a crucial role in contributing substantially to the ongoing success of GCSE outcomes, providing effective support to colleagues to achieve the best possible outcomes for all students.
Your Pathway to Senior Leadership
We view this role as a fantastic platform for your continued career progression. At Outwood Academy Redcar, you are uniquely positioned to benefit from the Outwood Institute of Education (OIE), which is hosted directly on-site.
There are significant opportunities for your own continuing professional development through the Trust, which include:
* Future Progression: Clear pathways should you wish to move into Senior Leadership in school or become a Standards and Improvement Partner across a number of academies within the Family, allowing you to have a wider impact supporting a larger number of colleagues and students.
* Dedicated Time: Weekly dedicated Learning & Performance Development time (L&P), ensuring you and your team have space to focus on growth.
* Collaboration: Peer networks that allow you to connect with other Heads of Department across the Family of Schools.
* Guidance: Access to coaching and mentoring support to help refine your leadership practice.
The Outwood Offer
We set high expectations and standards for all. To help you meet them, we offer a supportive environment where staff are valued and developed.
Applicants must hold UK QTS. If trained overseas, you must have the relevant evidence that your qualification equates to UK QTS.
If you are a highly innovative, inspirational, and ambitious leader ready to realise the highest possible quality of education to support our vision, we would welcome your application.
To view the full job description please click here. To view the person specification please click here.
About Us
What will we do for you?
* A competitive salary with pay progression
* A fantastic pension and additional benefits
* Flexible family friendly policies from day one
* Wellbeing strategy and Employee Assistance Programme
* Our Workload Charter with guaranteed CPD every week and much more (for teaching roles)
Further information on employee benefits can be found here.
To find out more about working for Outwood and to read a message from our CEO please click here.
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Outwood Grange Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are made in accordance with safer recruitment practices and the statutory guidance in Keeping Children Safe in Education. Online checks will be carried out on all shortlisted candidates, and all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and checks regarding suitability to work with children.
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