Head of Mathematics

E-Act Montpelier High School, Bristol, BS6 5RD

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  20 April 2026

• Closing date

  2 March 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 February 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: £38,984.00 - £57,116.00 Annually (Actual) M1 - UPS3 including TLR2B of £6068.00

Head of Mathematics job summary

Job Title: Head of Mathematics

E‑ACT Montpelier High School - Work Hard, Be Kind, Have Courage

At E‑ACT Montpelier High School, we are proud to be a vibrant and ambitious girls’ academy in the heart of Bristol. As part of the E‑ACT family, we are committed to providing an exceptional education through a rich curriculum, strong pastoral support, and a culture grounded in the values of kindness, hard work, and courage.

Our staff team is passionate about delivering a rich and inspiring curriculum, supporting a diverse community, and nurturing each student’s personal development. This commitment is reflected in our strong academic performance and the impressive GCSE outcomes celebrated across the school.

Are you passionate about making a difference?

We are looking for dedicated, enthusiastic professionals who are excited to contribute to a school that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and strives for excellence every day. Whether you're inspiring creativity in the classroom or helping shape our wider school community, you’ll be joining a team that truly believes in the potential of every young person.

If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey within a supportive and forward‑thinking educational environment, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a dynamic maths leader to shape ambitious learning at Montpelier High School, raising achievement through strategic curriculum design, exceptional pedagogy, and a commitment to student success.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day leadership for the development and management of teaching within your area.
• Identify areas for development and improvement linked to the academy improvement plan, SEF, national and local initiatives.
• Design, implement, and continually refine a high‑quality Maths curriculum that is ambitious, well‑sequenced, and accessible for all learners.
• Support, coach and develop staff, providing effective CPD, mentoring and performance management to build a strong, collaborative team.
• Model outstanding teaching practice, ensuring lessons are engaging, challenging and aligned with the school's pedagogical expectations.

Pay range:

• M1 - UPS3 plus TLR2B of £6068.00
• £38,984.00 - £57,116.00
• Full time, permanent

Qualifications and Skills:

• QTS or recognised equivalent
• Degree in subject specialism or related subject
• Ability to develop a number of curriculum areas
• Ability to develop and lead on assessment
• Ability to support staff and students in maintaining high standards

What are we about?

Join a trust that is going places!

At E-ACT, we believe every child deserves opportunity. Our ‘Opening Minds, Opening Doors’ strategy breaks down barriers and builds pathways to success; driven by purposeful leadership, collaboration, and innovation. We champion diversity, encourage a people-first culture, and ensure every voice is heard.

We are proud to lead system-wide change both locally and national - providing sector-wide support while transforming futures. Our achievements are recognised through winning MAT of the Year 2023 at the MAT Excellence Awards and National School Awards, and also the TES Trust Leadership Award 2024. E-ACT is recognised for shaping bold educational outcomes. Most recently, two of our Birmingham academies were selected by the Department for Education as RISE Regional Hubs, in recognition of their outstanding work on inclusion and behaviour, a testament to the impact of our people-first culture and relentless drive for excellence.

With 38 academies and over 25,000 pupils, our dedicated staff make excellence possible. We prioritise wellbeing, tackle workload, and continuously raise the bar. We don’t just educate, we inspire ambition and empower every child to thrive.

Want to be a part of something extraordinary? Find out more at www.e-act.org.uk

Benefits:

Financial and Lifestyle

We offer a strong financial package including access to defined benefit pension schemes (LGPS or TPS), life cover at three times pensionable pay, and 31 days of annual leave for year-round employees. Staff can also benefit from the Cycle to Work scheme, promoting healthy and sustainable commuting.

Professional Growth and Development

We invest heavily in staff development through tailored INSET days and high-quality CPD opportunities. Teaching staff benefit from automatic TLR progression, a structured 9-point pay scale (M1 to UPS3), and full TLR payments for part-time colleagues fulfilling full responsibilities.

Culture and Wellbeing

Our people-first culture values every colleague. We support wellbeing through the Wisdom app and a free Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and financial advice. Collaboration is at the heart of our Trust, encouraging shared learning and collective success.

Please look at our 'Work for Us' page and Recruitment Pack for more information.

How to apply:

Please read the supporting documentation carefully before completing your application.

E-ACT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults, and all appointments are subject to enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks and satisfactory references.

E-ACT is also committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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 E-Act Montpelier High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 851 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: E-Act Montpelier High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/montpelier-high-school-bristol

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