Director of Maths

Hampton College, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE7 8BF

32 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 10am

• Date listed

  12 March 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,834.00 - £66,693.00 Annually (FTE) Leading Practitioner - Scale 8-11

Director of Maths job summary

Director of Maths

Lead Practitioner Scale L8-L11

We are seeking a dynamic, inspiring, and forward‑thinking Director of Maths to lead a successful department, to champion exceptional teaching and learning across our school and wider trust.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious leader who is passionate about teaching and learning, committed to raising attainment, and ready to shape the strategic direction of Maths across the school. You will lead a skilled team, driving high‑quality teaching, curriculum excellence, and a culture where every student can thrive.

This position encompasses a unique opportunity to lead and develop the Maths Department, whilst holding leadership responsibilities. The appointee would also be part of the HAT Education Team and provide expert advice across the trust. We are looking to appoint the best person for this position; therefore, exact areas of additional responsibility will be open for negotiation.

As our Director of Maths, you will:

• Lead a skilled and committed team to raise and maintain high levels of attainment and progress.
• Shape and deliver a rich, inclusive curriculum from Key Stage 3 to Key Stage 5.
• Drive innovative teaching practice, enrichment opportunities and personalised intervention.
• Use data intelligently to secure excellent outcomes for students across all abilities.
• Contribute to wider trust initiatives, building strong collaborative relationships with colleagues across phases.
• Undertake specific leadership responsibilities (to be negotiated with the successful applicant) and would be a member of the HAT Education Team.

We are looking for a practitioner who:

• Is an outstanding classroom practitioner with the ability to teach up to Key Stage 5.
• Has a successful track record in achieving high standards and securing improvement through innovative teaching and who is ready for the next challenge in a leadership role.
• Will monitor the academic progress of students.
• Is keen to embrace creativity and innovation and is always looking for the very best practice in teaching.
• Is energetic and resilient, a leader who can inspire, support and motivate others while keeping students’ success at the heart of everything.

If you are ambitious, reflective and ready to inspire excellence — we’d love to hear from you.

Please note that interviews will take place on Wednesday 15 April 2026.

Join us and help shape the future of Maths at our school and across our trust.

About Hampton College

Hampton College is an established all-through school (ages 4-19) located in Hampton Vale, Peterborough. It sits within Hampton Academies Trust (HAT) and works closely with neighbouring schools such as Hampton Gardens and Hampton Lakes.

Opened in 2005, the school has grown to serve over 1,620 students across both primary and secondary phases, including a thriving Sixth Form. Our facilities include specialist teaching spaces, a large Sixth Form Centre, and a learning environment that supports academic excellence as well as personal development.

The school’s vision centres on outstanding education, valuing people, promoting high‑quality learning, and maintaining a positive, healthy, community‑focused environment. Our motto that is embedded throughout our school community is Progress, Partnership & Pride.

Department Information

Mathematics is a popular and successful department in the school, offering Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Key Stage 5. Uptake at KS5 is high with around 35% of last year’s year 11 students studying AS level. Last year many of the students who completed the A2 secured places in universities to continue their study of the subject.

The department has highly dedicated staff who have a wealth of knowledge in preparing the students for their GCSE exams. This year the results improved by 11% for grade 4+ and 20% for grade 5+, and we are looking at building upon this success by strengthening the team.

The department consists of 8.5 full time teachers who are dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for the young people in their care. As a team they work collaboratively, constantly looking for new ways in which to improve their teaching and to raise standards.

Key Stage 3

At Key Stage 3 Mathematics is taught in ability groups for three hours per week, which are regularly reviewed. Year 7, this year will start the Mathematics Mastery Program to allow for students to gain a deeper understanding of Mathematics. This will continue into year 8 going forward.

Key Stage 4

Currently Mathematics is taught 4 hours a week, in ability groups. Approximately 50% of students sit the Higher Paper, although this is reviewed regularly. We are a PiXL school and the PiXL ethos is embedded in our philosophy.

Key Stage 5

At Key Stage 5 students study the Edexcel course in Mathematics. In light of the Governments aims to increase participation of students studying Mathematics post sixteen, we are looking to develop the delivery of alternative courses for students who may not be suited to the traditional AS/A2 courses.

How to Apply

If, having read the advertisement, job description and person specification, you are motivated to apply for this position please submit your application via MyNewTerm.

• Please complete all sections of the application form. CV’s will not be accepted.
• Your personal statement should outline your relevant experience and why you are a suitable candidate for this role.

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit to the school before applying, please contact the HR Team via jobs@hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk

Please note that we reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified deadline if a suitable candidate is found.

Safeguarding and Recruitment Checks

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, the school may consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of our safeguarding due diligence. Where undertaken, this will be limited to information relevant to safeguarding or suitability to work with children and conducted in accordance with UK GDPR.

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.

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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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Hampton College

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 19
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 1620 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hampton College website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hampton-college

Hampton College

Eagle Way, Hampton Vale, Peterborough, PE7 8BF

Hampton College is an established, successful, all-through school, which formed its own multi-academy trust (Hampton Academies Trust - HAT) in 2014. The Trust is also the education provider for the neighbouring secondary school, Hampton Gardens School and Hampton Lakes Primary School, which opened in September 2019. In 2020, Dogsthorpe Infant School joined our trust. HAT schools have very close links and some shared staff.

Hampton College currently serves the community of Hampton, on the southern outskirts of the city of Peterborough and has good links to Cambridge and Stamford. Hampton Gardens School serves the neighbouring Cambridgeshire village of Yaxley, as well new housing being added to the Hampton East development, where Hampton Lakes Primary School is located.

Required September 2023 (or earlier)

TEACHER OF GEOGRAPHY

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and committed Teacher with a passion for Geography, on a full-time basis.

You will be expected to contribute to the continued development of the Department’s curriculum. You should be able to communicate effectively with students and colleagues as well as having good organisational skills.

You should be a reflective practitioner, interested in developing your practice and trying out new strategies in your teaching. You will already be, at least, a competent user of ICT, and happy to learn more. Above all, we wish to appoint an imaginative and enthusiastic teacher, who will be keen to work alongside a team determined to create an excellent department and one keen to develop excellent relationships with students and staff.

You will have a passion for working with young people and you will relish the satisfaction that comes from helping them to develop and to learn. The successful candidate will, of course, be an important part of the department and can expect the support needed to develop their career further but will also be expected to:

• Possess the ability to inspire and motivate, and who have a passion for teaching and learning.
• Have consistently high expectations with the drive to help all students achieve their full potential.
• Be an exceptional team player and who enjoys supporting and working collaboratively with others.
• Have the skill to form positive relationships for learning with all staff, students and parents.
• Share our vision to deliver outstanding education for children and young adults and the commitment to make a difference to outcomes and achievements of all our students.

What we can offer you in return:

• A fantastic working environment where students are enthusiastic and want to learn. All our schools have modern buildings, with light and airy classrooms, outstanding facilities and are situated at the heart of the community.
• We value our staff and recognise the importance of providing ongoing training opportunities. As a growing Trust we are also able to offer opportunities for promotion and fresh challenges as new roles arise regularly within the Trust.
• Our active Staff Wellbeing Group creates an effective channel for staff to be heard, and underpins our commitment to cultivating a supportive working environment which allows staff to flourish and achieve their full potential.
• Our extensive induction programme supports staff every step of the way, and our buddy system gives new staff a supportive and knowledgeable mentor.
• Full access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, which is designed to help staff deal with any personal or professional problems. Staff have access to free legal advice, medical information, counselling sessions, online self-help tools, factsheets and the wellbeing portal.

For further details, please visit the Hampton Academies Trust website: http://www.hamptonacademiestrust.org.uk/jobs/

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday 13 March 2023

Please note that we reserve the right to interview and appointment prior to the closing date.

Hampton Academies Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

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