Head of Maths
Withernsea High SchoolLeadership
Status
Live Now
Date Listed8 October 2026
ContractFULL_TIME
Listing TypeDfE_TV
About This Role
We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational and highly effective leader with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and a passion for mathematics education. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and motivate a team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all students.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful experience teaching mathematics across the secondary age range.
- Experience of leading, developing or contributing significantly to curriculum planning and improvement within a mathematics department.
- A proven ability to secure strong student progress and achievement through high-quality teaching and effective use of assessment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues and foster a collaborative team culture.
- A commitment to inclusion and the belief that all students can succeed in mathematics.
- The ability to analyse data effectively and use it to inform teaching, intervention and departmental improvement planning.
- High expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, with the resilience and determination to drive continual improvement.
- A commitment to safeguarding, staff development and the wider life of the school.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, forward-thinking and eager to make a significant contribution to our school community, leading a department that enables every student to develop confidence, resilience and success in mathematics.