Head of Department - Maths

West Somerset College, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6AY

17 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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 (Can be done as a job share)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Qualified Teachers Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2C

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated teacher who also has excellent leadership skills to lead Maths across years 9-13. We are looking for someone with the ability to inspire and motivate students and staff, who has a proven track record of driving success and a commitment to ensuring all young people, regardless of background, maximise their potential.

What the school offers its staff

What we offer:

• Employee Rewards package – High Street discounts, Staff Wellbeing centre
• A professional leadership development coach
• A Trust wide staff wellbeing policy
• Personalised professional development supported by an exceptional team within the Academy and Trust and driven through our Continual Professional Growth Policy which replaces appraisal and pay progression.

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

West Somerset College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share its commitment.  Our mission is that all children achieve. A criminal disclosure check will be requested for any applicant who is offered a position.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

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About West Somerset College

• School type: Academy, ages 13 to 19
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 760 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 13 to 19
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Somerset College website
• Email address: recruitment@btc-trust.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-somerset-college

West Somerset College is an all-inclusive College catering for 13 to 18 year olds, situated on the edge of Exmoor National Park.

Arranging a visit to West Somerset College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@btc-trust.org.

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