Director of Maths and Numeracy
The Joseph Whitaker School, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG21 0AG28 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
15 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
18 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- M1 - UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048
Additional allowances
TLR 1C - £14,867
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are excited to advertise a new leadership role within The Joseph Whitaker School. This post has faculty and whole school leadership responsibilities, providing an opportunity for someone to take up a significant lead role in the strategic development of the Maths faculty and the wider school, with respect to numeracy across the curriculum.
The successful applicant will be a talented classroom teacher of Mathematics and experienced leader, with the ability to ensure that all students are able to fulfil their potential and benefit from a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment
The role includes line management responsibility for the Head of Maths and other colleagues, as well as working across the school to drive improvements in numeracy and financial literacy.
For information about this role please refer to the candidate pack which also includes Job Description and Person Specification.
What the school offers its staff
As a school we offer:
- A strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously
- A dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers
- Support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities
- Access to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff
- Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position.
Please emailheadteacher@josephwhitaker.org if you would like to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview.
The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.
We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 15th June 2026.
Interviews will take place after applications close. However, we may choose to interview some early applicants before the closing date should applications from suitably qualified candidates be received.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Joseph Whitaker School
- School type
- Academies, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1328 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Joseph Whitaker School website
- Email address
- headteacher@josephwhitaker.org
- Phone number
- 01623 792327
The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1300 students.
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Arranging a visit to The Joseph Whitaker School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@josephwhitaker.org.
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