What skills and experience we're looking for
About the role: Are you an ambitious, driven leader looking for the next step in your career? Do you want to make a real difference in a thriving department and a school on an exciting journey of improvement? At Notley High School and Sixth Form, we are seeking an outstanding Head of Mathematics to lead our highly motivated and rapidly improving department. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced leader or an aspiring middle leader ready for the next challenge. For the right candidate, there is the opportunity to join the Senior Leadership Team as an Associate Member.
You will…
* Lead and inspire a fully staffed and committed team of maths specialists.
* Build on the department’s strong foundations — we are on track to reach national standards this academic year.
* Continue to refine and deliver a well‑resourced, high‑quality curriculum across Key Stages 3–5.
* Drive further progress and raise aspirations across the department and wider school.
* Work within a school culture that values professional development and offers real opportunities for career progression.
What the school offers its staff
* Personalised CPD to support your professional growth and leadership development.
* Autonomy to shape the direction of the department and innovate in teaching and learning.
* Trust‑wide support, including guidance from our Trust Director of Maths and collaboration through a subject hub network.
* A supportive, ambitious environment that encourages creativity and career progression.
* A fully staffed team of passionate and skilled teachers.
* Dedicated specialist classrooms for both sixth form and main school.
* A comprehensive, well‑planned curriculum with high‑quality resources and schemes of work.
* A strong ethos of collaboration, continuous improvement, and support.
This is a good opportunity if you are…
* An excellent classroom practitioner and inspirational leader.
* Ambitious and ready to take the next step — this role is designed to be a springboard for further promotion.
* Committed to ensuring all students achieve their potential and develop a love of mathematics.
* Collaborative, resilient, and keen to make a measurable impact.
If you are excited by the prospect of leading a successful department and contributing to the wider leadership of our school, we would love to hear from you. For further information or to apply, please visit our website [insert link] or contact pa@notleyhigh.com.
Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Commitment to safeguarding
This Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.
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