11 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January or April 2027

  • Closing date

    1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    21 October 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPR/UPR

Additional allowances

TLR 1b

What skills and experience we're looking for

We seek a leader with a love of education to lead an excellent and dedicated team of specialist maths teachers, to encourage all students to make progress in this subject no matter their ability or background. There are currently eight highly committed teachers who strive for excellence, enjoying a range of traditional and progressive methodology and contributing to the academic life of the school. Teachers at Cove strive for academic excellence in all we do in an environment that cares and supports students.

Commitment, hard work and a passion for your subject are highly valued attributes at Cove School. We value and support our staff and you'll have the chance to develop your skills with a comprehensive and varied Professional Studies Programme.

The department consists of highly skilled staff. Maths is a well-resourced department and all classrooms have large touch screens that can be used for teaching. The department is well supported by various Hampshire Programmes to promote the very best outcomes for our students. The department use White Rose Maths as well as having Sparks Maths for students to access at home as well as promoting a wide range of other online platforms. The department runs its own in house CPD sessions so you will be able to enhance your subject knowledge but this would be an area which as a Curriculum Leader, you would oversee. The team work in a collaborative manner and run lots of clubs for students in order for them to make excellent progress in Maths.

We are looking to appoint a colleague who will:

  • Engage, enthuse, motivate and challenge students in order for them to excel academically

  • Have relentlessly high expectations of themselves, their staff and students

  • Have excellent subject knowledge

  • Be willing to teach across the full age range of students; year 7 to year 11

  • Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider school through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional studies programme

  • Teach a standard timetable allocation

  • Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children

  • Support the schools’ aims and objectives for teaching and learning

  • Adhere to and promote all school policies and procedures

Person Specification:

  • Degree in Mathematics (essential)

  • Thorough knowledge of the (13-16) subject Curriculum GCSE (essential)

  • Experience of leading a team (highly desirable)

  • Experience of motivating colleagues (highly desirable)

  • Experience of leading projects within your own department or wider school environment (highly desirable)

  • Recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, or equivalent experience (essential)

  • Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice

  • Good level of IT literacy

  • Be capable of delivering inspirational and informative lessons to the full age and ability range of pupils at the school

  • Be able to demonstrate a positive and authoritative rapport with students

  • Excellent and effective classroom management skills

  • Have excellent communication skills to enable effective dialogue with pupils, parents, staff and visitors

  • Be organised and self-motivated, with a proven record for meeting targets and deadlines

What the school offers its staff

  • Access to an exceptional Professional Studies Programme from extensive in-house CPD, to a wide range of external courses

  • To be part of a school which has a real ‘team approach’ where you will be valued and supported

  • A well-resourced curriculum area including your own laptop

  • Contribution to the Teacher’s Pension Scheme

  • Lifestyle discounts through our employee ‘Lifestyle Savings Platform'

  • Access to free staff wellbeing service via our provider ‘HA Wisdom Wellbeing’

  • Onsite parking

  • A dedicated Teaching and Learning training room

  • A staff room with complimentary refreshments and food provided on whole school events such as Parents’ Evenings

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

Cove School and Hampshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check as well as other relevant pre-employment checks.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Cove School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
1007 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Cove School website
Email address
s.downham@coveschool.uk
Phone number
01252 542397
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Cove School is a larger-than-average, co-educational secondary school for students aged 11–16, located in the north of Hampshire. As a local authority-maintained school, we are ideally situated within easy reach of London, the historic city of Winchester, and the stunning landscapes of the New Forest.

We are a forward-thinking, caring, and – above all – happy school. Our students, from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities, are ambitious and work hard to achieve high standards. We are equally ambitious for our staff and take great pride in the comprehensive support and high-quality professional development (CPD) we provide, especially for those new to the profession or joining our team for the first time. We believe that motivated, well-supported staff are key to every student’s success.

Our extra-curricular offer is extensive, with students participating in a wide variety of sports, music and drama productions. Beyond this, we run a vibrant programme of clubs and activities all of which contribute to a rich and inclusive school experience.

We are also proud to host a specialist unit for students with hearing impairments, with all classrooms equipped with specialist audio equipment to ensure an inclusive learning environment.

We invite you to explore our website – www.coveschool.uk – for a glimpse into life at Cove School and what it means to be part of our vibrant community. To truly experience the atmosphere, we warmly encourage you to visit us during a normal school day and see our staff and students in action. We hope you’ll be inspired to apply and become part of the exciting journey we are on.

Arranging a visit to Cove School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.downham@coveschool.uk.

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