Head of Mathematics

Farlingaye High School, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 4JX

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  3 October 2025 at 10am

• Date listed

  16 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £54,048.00 Annually (FTE) M1- U3 + TLR1C

Head of Mathematics job summary

We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to become the next Head of Mathematics at Farlingaye. This is a full-time, permanent post starting in January 2025.

You will be taking on a thriving department with a tremendous team of skilled and dedicated teachers, all committed to delivering high-quality teaching and excellent outcomes for our students. The department is ripe for a dynamic leader to take it forward, building on its strong foundations to embrace new ideas and drive further innovation.

As Head of Mathematics you will provide strategic leadership across all key stages, shaping the curriculum, championing creative and effective approaches to teaching and learning, and relentlessly driving up standards and outcomes for every student. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a supportive leader, able to inspire, mentor and develop colleagues while forging strong partnerships within and beyond Farlingaye.

You can be assured of excellent support. You will benefit from strong guidance from your line manager, with regular meetings to help you lead the department effectively. You will become part of our middle leadership team, where you will find supportive colleagues from other faculties who work together to maintain and enhance the high standards of the school. Farlingaye also provides an outstanding support programme for newly appointed staff, with an innovative CPD offer and plentiful opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for Mathematics and a clear vision for the subject’s future to make a real impact. You will lead by example, raising aspirations and outcomes across the department and helping to ensure every student at Farlingaye has the chance to excel in Mathematics and beyond.

Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the school, and will be warmly welcomed. Please contact or HR team on hr@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or 01394 385720 should you wish to varrange a visit.

Full information about the job role is detailed in the attached job information book. If you would like to discus the job role further, please do not hesitate to contact Peter Smith, Headteacher: psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk or Ellie Colton, Deputy Headteacher: ecolton@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

Closing Date: 9.00 am Friday, 3rd October

Interview Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS checks required for all posts.

We are proud to be part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgave High School, Castle EAST School, EAST SCITT and five primary schools Aldeburgh, Wickham Market, Easton, Leiston and Saxmundham with whom we work closely with.

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 Farlingaye High School

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1883 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Farlingaye High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/farlingaye-high-school

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