18 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    12 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    24 September 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 hours a week - Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

M4 - UPS3

Additional allowances

TLR 1b

What skills and experience we're looking for

As Head of Mathematics, you will:

  • Set high expectations and ambitious targets for staff and students, ensuring strong standards of achievement across the department.

  • Provide effective leadership, support and direction to all teaching staff within the Mathematics Department.

  • Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious, engaging and coherent Mathematics curriculum that meets the needs of students of all abilities.

  • Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the department, providing appropriate support, challenge and professional development.

  • Use assessment and attainment data effectively to identify priorities and implement strategies that improve student progress and outcomes.

  • Lead departmental performance management and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.

  • Create a positive departmental culture in which staff feel supported, valued and confident in developing their practice.

  • Promote enthusiasm, confidence and a love of Mathematics among students and staff.

  • Ensure appropriate support and challenge for students with a wide range of needs and abilities.

  • Lead effective intervention and strategies to support students in achieving their potential.

  • Teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Mathematics.

  • Contribute positively to the wider life and development of the school.

  • To ensure a creative curriculum to suit a wide range of needs and abilities whilst offering a broad range of activities

  • To undertake performance management for your department

  • Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it

What the school offers its staff

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious, inspirational and committed Head of Mathematics to lead our Mathematics Department and play a key role in further raising standards, expectations and aspirations across the subject. The successful candidate will be an outstanding classroom practitioner with the vision, enthusiasm and leadership skills to develop both staff and students.

You will be passionate about Mathematics and committed to ensuring that all students experience success, make strong progress and develop confidence in the subject. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mathematics teacher who is ready to take the next step in their career, or for an established middle leader looking to further develop their leadership experience.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

JOB DESCRIPTION - HOD.pdf - 273 KB (opens in new tab)
Person Specification for HoD.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Trinity Catholic School

Organisation type
Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
Size
714 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Website
Holy Trinity Catholic School website
Email address
b.williams@holytrc.bham.sch.uk
Phone number
01217720184
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Holy Trinity Catholic School seeks to serve young people from both the Catholic and local community, welcoming all those who embrace its values and share in its quest for excellence. We are a good school, with a with a recent Section 48 inspection grading of Outstanding (March 2026); an achievement we are immensely proud of as a faith school which is fully inclusive and is committed to the diverse community we serve.

Arranging a visit to Holy Trinity Catholic School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email b.williams@holytrc.bham.sch.uk.

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