Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Academy 360, Sunderland, SR4 9BA

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: £51,773 - £61,534 annual salary (Leadership L1 - L8, range to be determined)

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is your chance to help shape the strategic direction of Mathematics across the Academy, champion exceptional teaching, and drive outstanding student outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in developing a culture of excellence—supporting colleagues, influencing curriculum design, and guiding evidence informed practice that makes a real difference in the classroom.

As an Aspiring Head of Mathematics, you will:

• Lead on the continuous development of a high quality, ambitious mathematics curriculum

• Support and inspire colleagues to deliver outstanding teaching and learning

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

• Develop your leadership expertise through structured guidance and real responsibility

• Play a central part in shaping the vision and future success of Mathematics at Academy 360

This role offers a clear, purposeful pathway to becoming a full Head of Department. We’re looking for someone with drive, high professional standards, and the passion to deliver sustained improvement for our students.

If you’re ready to grow, lead, and elevate Mathematics across an ambitious and supportive Academy, we’d love to hear from you. Join us—and help create a future full of opportunity.

What the school offers its staff

Laidlaw Schools Trust is a multi-academy Trust in the North East comprising of 11 academies and a Shared Services team. The Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clearreward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff throughbenefitsthat 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
• 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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