Director of Maths

Shrewsbury Academy, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 4LL

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP or January '27

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 12am (midnight)

• Date listed

  21 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £61,534 - £64,691

Director of Maths job summary

Director of Maths

Do you want to improve the life chances of our young people?

Can you lead, support and challenge our Maths team with clarity and purpose, fostering a culture of excellence that drives improved student outcomes?

Our staff set the highest standards in achievement and behaviour in a supportive environment in which they are treated as individuals. If you are someone who wants to develop the whole child to become real world ready, then this role is for you.

Salary/Grade: Leadership Pay L8-L10

1.0 FTE

Permanent

Start Date: ASAP or January 27

To be successful you will need to:

Have skills in communication, collaboration, listening, adaptability, empathy, and patience.

Be qualified to teach Maths at GCSE level.

Possess good teaching ability.

Think creatively to anticipate and solve problems.

Embody the values of ‘Achievement through Caring’.

Contribute fully to school life.

Have high expectations of yourself and be a role model to others.

Be determined to play a pivotal part in the Maths department.

Why this role above others?

Come and work in a school that believes our young people only get one childhood and that they deserve to get the support they need to thrive and prepare for a happy, healthy and productive adulthood.

Our Maths Department works collaboratively, offering support and guidance to each other, which creates a positive and hardworking ethos. They go above and beyond to ensure all students achieve.

As part of the Marches Academy Trust teachers have opportunities to engage with staff across the Trust to support and collaborate with peers and colleagues in sharing the expertise across our family of schools.

We offer:

We actively encourage diverse backgrounds and hear every voice.

We aspire to be the local school of choice.

A varied day with different experiences and challenges.

An environment where you are able to make a difference – every interaction with a child is vital to their development.

We grow you as an individual

Excellent professional learning and support at every stage in your career, with opportunity for continued personal development through our Talent Pathway

Career development opportunities including funded NPQ qualifications.

An enthusiastic and supportive team of staff, parents and governors

A core belief in staff wellbeing and work life balance for all, evidenced in policy and practice.

Year-round free membership to our fitness suite.

Benefits including funded counselling, physiotherapy and GP and other medical support.

To view our recruitment pack and to apply, please visit our website – www.shrewsburyacademy.co.uk (Please note we do not accept CVs).

If you have any other queries, Sarah, PA to Headteacher, will be more than happy to help. Please email sarah.compton@shr.mmat.co.uk

Closing date for applications is Friday, 3rd July 2025 at 9am.

Interview date is Monday, 10th July 2026

N.B When completing your application, please only enter numeric characters in the field for your TRN e.g. do not include any letters or a ‘/’ to ensure successful submission of your application.

The Marches Academy Trust values each person equally. We are building a diverse team and embedding a welcoming, inclusive culture that encourages diversity and authenticity. We believe this will encourage creative ways of thinking – ensuring we collaborate more effectively and achieve better outcomes.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care and expect all staff to embrace this. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to declare any criminal convictions and will be subject to online checks. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We welcome applicants from all qualified candidates who share our ethos.

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

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 Shrewsbury Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 802 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Shrewsbury Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shrewsbury-academy

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