Job Ref No. ECC4420-621S
Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty
Pay Range: Leadership 9-11
Position Start Date: 01/09/2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Contract Term: Permanent
Application Close: 25/01/2026 Midnight
Date of Interviews: 30th January 2026
About the role
Are you ready to lead a thriving mathematics department and accelerate your career into senior school leadership? This is a rare opportunity to join a school on an exciting improvement journey under new headship, with a clear pathway to the Senior Leadership Team. With new headship driving rapid improvement across the school, this role offers significant autonomy to shape a department that serves over 1,200 students from Key Stage 3 through to A-level Further Mathematics. For the right candidate, membership of the Senior Leadership Team as an Associate Member is available, providing valuable senior leadership experience and accelerating your career progression.
Your Department
* A fully staffed team of committed mathematics teachers, combining experienced practitioners with energetic Early Career Teachers
* Three TLR post holders providing established middle leadership capacity and expertise
* Dedicated specialist classrooms for both main school and sixth form teaching
* A new, ambitious curriculum spanning KS3-5, including A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
* Well‑resourced schemes of work with high‑quality teaching materials already in place
* The department is on a clear improvement trajectory and is looking for the inspirational leader to take us to the next level and beyond national standards.
Your Leadership Impact
* Lead and inspire a talented team, building on strong foundations to achieve excellence
* Drive curriculum innovation and pedagogical development across KS3-5
* Develop and mentor your three TLR holders and ECTs, creating the next generation of mathematics leaders
* Shape strategic direction with genuine autonomy to innovate and implement your vision
* Collaborate with our Trust Director of Mathematics and subject hub network across four secondary schools
* Contribute to whole‑school leadership (particularly attractive for those joining SLT as Associate Members)
Your Career Development
* Tailored CPD programme designed to accelerate your progression to senior leadership
* Access to Trust‑wide leadership development and collaboration with colleagues across 12 schools
* Dedicated support from our Trust Director of Mathematics
* Regular participation in our secondary mathematics subject hub network
You Are
* An outstanding mathematics teacher with proven impact in the classroom
* An experienced middle leader ready for headship of a large department, or an aspiring leader with second‑in‑department experience seeking your first Head of Department role
* Ambitious to progress into senior school leadership and seeking the platform to do so
* Committed to ensuring all students achieve their full potential in mathematics
* Collaborative and skilled at building high‑performing teams
* Excited by the challenge of leading a department through its next phase of improvement
Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. All appointments will involve enhanced DBS checks, medical clearance and satisfactory references.
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