Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Academy 360, Sunderland, SR4 9BA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  30 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: L1 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

Knowledge & Experience

Experience in teaching mathematics successfully across KS3 and KS4 (11-16), with a track record of strong pupil outcomes.

Experience leading a team, mentoring ECTs/trainees, or spearheading a whole-school initiative

Experience leading on the continuous development of a high‑quality, ambitious mathematics curriculum

Experience developing and implementing new schemes of work or resources

Experience in monitoring the quality of teaching and learning through activities such as lesson visits, work scrutiny, and curriculum review

Proven ability to use data tracking to identify underachievement and implement effective interventions

Contribute to departmental strategy, improvement planning, and monitoring of standards

An ability to inspire interest in the subject specialism

A secure understanding of the National Curriculum, GCSE exam board requirements

A commitment to ongoing professional development

Skills

Ability to motivate, inspire, and manage colleagues, potentially in a mentor or coaching capacity

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to work with staff, parents, and senior leaders

Strong time-management skills, ability to work under pressure, and manage competing priorities

Ability to evaluate the quality of teaching and support staff in raising standards

Ability to adapt teaching to embrace new technologies

What the school offers its staff

https://www.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/120/employee-benefits - At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Laidlaw Schools Trust is committed to equality, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for all staff. We are an equal opportunities employer that recruits on merit and we welcome applications from all members of the community.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Aspiring Head of Mathematics - Person Specification.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

Aspiring Head of Mathematics - Job Description.pdf - 179 KB (opens in new tab)

About Academy 360

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 16
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 872 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Academy 360 website
• Email address: recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk
• Phone number: 0191 6622400
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/academy-360-sunderland

At Academy 360 we have high expectations of all of our students, from EYFS to KS4, everyday. Our goal is to transform lives; supporting our students to overcome barriers, because we firmly believe that all young people can achieve their full potential. All of our staff aim to inspire students to learn and grow, with a ‘can do’ culture throughout the school.

All members of our school are expected to behave with dignity, courtesy and respect. We take pride in ensuring that our young people grow as independent and resilient citizens who are well-equipped with the skills they will need going forward in life and work.

Arranging a visit to Academy 360

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk.

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