Head of Department - Mathematics

Harper Green School, Bolton, Lancashire, BL4 0DH

26 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  to be negotiated with the successful candidate

• Closing date

  23 February 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  28 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £64,688.00 - £67,897.00 Annually (Actual) Leadership Scale L10 - L12

Head of Department - Mathematics job summary

Head of Department - Mathematics

Salary: Leadership Scale L10-L12

£64,688 to £67,897 per annum

Permanent

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of our Mathematics Department. We are looking to appoint a Head Mathematics who is committed to ensuring our young people are equipped with the maths skills, fluency and reasoning to be successful and make accelerated progress in mathematics. We are looking for an ambitious, inspirational, committed Head of Department who has a proven track record of increasing outcomes for young people in maths, and is passionate about their subject.

This position would suit an experienced Head of Department, or someone new to post who has experience as a postholder in a successful mathematics department. The successful candidate will be mentored and supported by our Deputy Headteacher.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school and staff body who put students at the centre of all we do. You will be joining a team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community, committed to our young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We strive to meet the needs of every learner; we enthuse them, motivate them and support them to achieve their potential. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.

Harper Green is looking for its Head of Mathematics to;

be an excellent practitioner with a clear understanding of mathematical pedagogy

have high expectations of themselves, staff and students

be flexible, collaborative & resilient

be an accomplished teacher of maths, with a proven track record of improving student outcomes in mathematics

have the highest of ambitions for our students, the school & yourself

be a positive role model

In return we will offer you;

a visible and supportive Leadership Team

ambitious, motivated students and supportive parents

a strong mathematics department,, with regards to culture and teaching and learning

enthusiastic, willing and professional staff

a network of outstanding practitioners to collaborate with & learn from within the school and wider Trust

a happy, supportive working environment with high expectations and standards

A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.

If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net

Required for date to be negotiated with the successful candidate

Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026

Interviews will be week commencing 23rd February 2026

The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.

Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.

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 Harper Green School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1126 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Harper Green School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/harper-green-school

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