Head of Department - Maths
Red House Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 5LN33 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
28 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Leadership 5-9
What skills and experience we're looking for
Red House Academy are seeking to appoint a Head of Maths (September start), who will lead the department and drive our students and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes. As Head of Department you will be accountable for the quality of teaching and learning as well as overall student outcomes within Maths. You will be required to present information and report to the senior leadership team, parents and Academy Council members as and when requested. You will work closely with the relevant teachers within the Maths department to identify relevant department improvement issues, define and agree appropriate improvement targets and evaluate the impact of these on the quality of teaching and learning. Within the department you will line manage two classroom teachers, the second in department and a one-to-one tutor. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching across a range of age and ability using a variety of teaching styles and approaches.
What the school offers its staff
Northern Education Trust offers:
- The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
- The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
- The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
- A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
- A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.
Employee benefits
- Free flu vaccinations
- Free onsite parking
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
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About Red House Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 445 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Red House Academy website
- Email address
- l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org
- Phone number
- 01915111930
Red House Academy is an 11-16 secondary school in the heart of Sunderland. The Academy is committed to creating an outstanding learning community where students are challenged to achieve their full potential. Our aim is to create an academy that understands and ensure that the outcomes of our pupils prepare them for life beyond the academy.
Arranging a visit to Red House Academy
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email l.auchterlonie@northerneducationtrust.org.
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