Dynamic Head of Maths and Computing Faculty
The Downs School, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 6AD13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
19 March 2026 at 8am
Date listed
6 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subjects
- Computing, Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main scale/Upper Pay Range plus TLR1F (£14,864)
Additional allowances
An R&R would be considered for the right candidate
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a passionate Mathematics teacher with the energy, vision and leadership capability to drive our Mathematics, Computing & IT Faculty forward. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering excellent teaching and learning outcomes, alongside a genuine commitment to developing a team that inspires a love of Mathematics across all abilities.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated practitioner who is eager to share their enthusiasm for the subject and play a key role in a creative, collaborative department. You will be an experienced Mathematics teacher with a passion for innovative and inclusive education, demonstrating strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support both colleagues and students, while maintaining an unwavering commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and safeguarding.
About the Role: As a successful candidate, you will:
• Motivate and Inspire: Bring your enthusiasm for Maths into the classroom, igniting curiosity and a love for learning.
• Deliver Expertise: Showcase strong subject knowledge teaching your discipline with confidence and clarity up to and including Key Stage 5.
• Collaborate: Contribute to the success of our faculty by working closely with a dedicated team of teachers.
• Build Relationships: Create positive and trusting connections with students while making learning exciting and challenging.
• Embrace Innovation: Be open to creative and innovative teaching methods.
• Adaptability: Thrive in a dynamic environment, handling challenges with flexibility.
What the school offers its staff
What we offer: In return, you’ll enjoy:
• Caring Environment: Our positive ethos prioritises staff well-being and recognition.
• Empowerment: Work alongside ambitious, dedicated colleagues who are committed to developing the whole child.
• Exceptional Students: Engage with children who love being at school, exhibit exceptional behaviour and have a strong attitude towards their learning.
• Professional Environment: Join a stimulating and collaborative workplace in a school Ofsted labelled as ‘exceptional’ in October 2024
• Professional Growth: Access extraordinary professional development and support to enhance your teaching skills.
• Flexible Work Options: We value work balance through the availability of flexible working, our ‘Time for you Tuesdays’, commuted INSETs and Employee Assistance Programme.
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.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Downs School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1437 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Downs School website
- Email address
- recruitment@thedownsschool.org
The Downs School, a Foundation, 11-18 comprehensive school, is a successful, oversubscribed and popular school serving the Downs area of West Berkshire. The roll is nearly 1300 with a well-established sixth form. Results at all levels are consistently above national averages and Ofsted described our students as having ‘excellent personal and social skills’ who ‘achieve well academically’.
Arranging a visit to The Downs School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@thedownsschool.org.
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