About the job

Key information

Full Time – Permanent Contract
Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 1A (£9,782 PA)
Starting September 2025 (or sooner by mutual agreement)
Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10 February 2025 at 9.00AM

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Head of Mathematics to join our highly proficient and established Mathematics department as we continue the strategic development of the school in developing into a centre of educational excellence.

We are looking for applications from experienced and motivated professionals who can offer a firm understanding of the National Curriculum for Mathematics and the ability to advance and promote the subject within a mixed ability school. This is the perfect role for an existing middle leader to join, lead and shape an experienced department or for someone ready to take their first steps into curriculum leadership.

Whatever your starting point, you will be supported by a family of staff that value togetherness and community as the foundation of keeping learning and well-being at the heart of what we do.

What will I be doing?

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
• Provide exceptional high-quality leadership and act as a lead practitioner in all aspects of the role.
• Ensure the best use of allocated INSET and curriculum area time to improve teaching and learning by linking it with the strategic needs of the school.
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
• Ensure robust and effective assessment across the curriculum area informs students how to make further progress in their learning.

What kind of experience or qualifications do I need?

You are likely to be someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an acute understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has significant experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.

What is in it for me?

Wadham School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals
• Strong and supportive leadership, who place value on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work that you do makes a positive difference to the lives that you touch.

DBS check

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

Supporting documents and information

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged.

For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Please visit the school website for application form and Job/person specifications.
Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV.

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