Head of Mathematics
Caldew School, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA5 7NN10 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- UPS
Additional allowances
TLR 1b (£12497)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, innovative and highly effective Head of Mathematics who is passionate about inspiring young people and driving excellent outcomes across the full age and ability range.
The successful candidate will lead a well-established, well-resourced and highly collaborative department, delivering Mathematics at GCSE, alongside Core Maths, Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Key Stage 5. You will provide clear strategic direction, ensuring consistently high-quality teaching, a well-sequenced curriculum and strong outcomes for all students.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and reflective practitioner ready to take the next step in their career, or for an existing leader seeking to further develop their impact. We are looking for someone with strong subject expertise, a clear vision for excellence in Mathematics education, and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
At Caldew School, we are proud of our improving outcomes and positive academic record. We are committed to building on this success through a relentless focus on high expectations, curriculum coherence and adaptive teaching.. The Head of Mathematics will play a key role in driving this work forward, ensuring consistency of practice and high standards across the department.
We can offer:
- A supportive and forward-thinking school with a strong leadership culture
- High-quality CPD, including leadership development and instructional coaching
- A well-resourced department with established schemes of work
- The opportunity to lead a committed and collaborative team
- A school culture that values innovation, accountability and professional growth
We are looking for a leader who:
- Has a proven track record of strong classroom practice and improving student outcomes
- Can lead and develop a team to secure consistently high-quality teaching
- Has a clear understanding of curriculum design, assessment and progression
- Is committed to high standards, inclusion and raising achievement for all students
- Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school
If you are a motivated and ambitious leader with a passion for Mathematics and a commitment to excellence, we would welcome your application and the opportunity for you to contribute to the continued success of Caldew School.
What the school offers its staff
Salary sacrifice schemes eg Cycle to Work and Tax Free Childcare
Regular staff events eg charity coffee mornings
Retail discount scheme
Staff sports
Supportive staff
Extensive CPD opportunities
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our Safeguarding Policy can be found using the following link:
https://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-documents/
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS.
Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer.
Note: References may be sought on receipt of applications
Applying for the job
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Caldew School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 989 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Caldew School website
- Email address
- h.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01228 710044
Caldew School is a popular, rural 11-18 mixed comprehensive school situated south of the city of Carlisle with a catchment area that extends to the fringe of the Lake District. We have 1000 pupils on roll including a Sixth Form of 160. The school is heavily over-subscribed and the roll is steady. We have a good and improving track record of achievement at all examination levels, good resources and facilities and a rich programme of visits and extra-curricular activities. This is an exciting time to join Caldew School. We have had a significant investment from the Story Group of companies that is enabling us to improve our facilities, provide high quality professional development for our staff and give our students opportunities, experiences and support that will raise their aspirations and achievement. Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people in everyone's responsibility at Caldew School and we take this very seriously. We adopt an approach which is child-centred. This means that all staff at Caldew School consider, at all times, what is in our students' best interests. The Safeguarding Team work within the school to ensure that all of our students are safe, happy and thriving. All staff have a duty of care to make sure students are safe and this means that information may need to be shared with other agencies and organisations to make sure that our students and their families get the best possible support. Our Ofsted inspection in June 2022 graded Caldew as ‘good’. However, we are not complacent and we know that there are areas where we need to do better.
Arranging a visit to Caldew School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email h.vasilic@caldew.cumbria.sch.uk.
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