Head of Maths

Head of Maths

Required for September 2026

Location: Poole Dorset, BH15 4BQ

Salary: Competitive - United Learning Pay Scale

Contract: Permanent / Full time role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Head of Maths to lead an established team. The successful candidate will be an inspiring leader with outstanding classroom practice, demonstrating the passion and commitment required to drive continuous improvement for both students and staff within the Mathematics department. As Head of Maths, you will benefit from access to a wide range of professional development opportunities for yourself and your team, making this an ideal role for an ambitious practitioner aspiring to future senior leadership.

The Cornerstone Academy is proud to be part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools offering a life‑changing education to children and young people across England. As part of the Trust, we achieve more by working together than any single school could alone. Our shared intranet, United Hub, streamlines processes, reduces workload and connects colleagues, supporting an improved work–life balance.

We reward our staff with wide career opportunities—across Primary, Secondary, Academy and Independent sectors—providing excellent professional development, competitive benefits and the satisfaction of helping every child reach their full potential.

We are committed to ensuring our employees feel valued and appreciated. Asa group we can reward you better than any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits.

We want to bring out the ‘best in everyone’ so, when you join us, you can be confident that you will receive the opportunities, guidance and materials you need to excel in your role and contribute your best.

Visitors to The Cornerstone Academy frequently comment on how distinctive, pioneering and caring the school is - an environment that is transformative for both students and staff. We are incredibly proud of our team and all we achieve together.

About You

You share our belief that every student can achieve the very highest standards and are committed to helping them do so. You will be:

• An outstanding classroom practitioner or leader with a genuine passion for education and a commitment to improving the life chances of every student.
• Highly organised, detail‑driven and relentless in your pursuit of high standards.
• Resilient, solution-focused and able to lead others with credibility and integrity.
• A team player who contributes fully to the academy’s inclusive and aspirational ethos.
• Committed to professional growth and staying informed about current educational practice.