Head of Mathematics
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch, London, E2 6NW9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
2 February 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
- Main to Upper Pay Scale (Inner London)
Additional allowances
TLR1D (£17,215)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and experienced Head of Mathematics or Second in Charge looking to take the next step in their career by leading our Mathematics Department. The successful candidate will be a passionate advocate for Mathematics, able to inspire both students and colleagues alike and be committed to maintaining the highest standards of teaching and learning.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has a strong proven record of success and has made significant contribution to raising standards and outcomes.
- Demonstrates proven leadership skills and experience of leading a team.
- Has the ability to motivate and develop the pedagogy and practice of others.
- Is a self-motivated and committed team player, with a clear commitment to ongoing professional development.
In return, we offer the opportunity to work within a supportive and ambitious school community where high expectations, collaboration and professional growth are at the heart of everything we do.
What the school offers its staff
Why join Mulberry Academy Shoreditch?
- Access to our generous staff benefits and staff wellbeing programme.
- Be part of a high performing and ambitious school with a clear moral purpose and a focus on excellence.
- Lead an outstanding Mathematics Department, with the opportunity to shape its future direction and growth.
- Work within a supportive and collaborative culture that values continuous professional development, leadership opportunities and provides tailored support for career progression.
- Be a part of the wider Mulberry Network community within the Mulberry Schools Trust.
- Make a genuine difference in a vibrant, diverse community in the heart of Shoreditch.
The academy supports progression for career development for staff, with many opportunities in the school for future progression. This role would suit those ambitious to progress to senior leadership roles, have whole school impact and beyond.
Further information about the job
We want the best staff and we know that means a diverse staff in our Trust.
Mulberry Schools Trust are dedicated to equality and valuing diversity and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who are disabled. All candidates who are disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the shortlisting criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
We welcome applicants to inform us if you need any particular adjustments, arrangements or access needs as part of the recruitment process. We are also able to provide a large font print job pack, BSL interpreters, and can arrange for audio versions of our job pack on request. We will also accommodate alternative application methods should they be requested.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require a satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance and will be a condition of your employment with us. Candidates who are selected for interview will be informed following the shortlisting process and full details of the interview will be provided in advance. We will seek references on all shortlisted candidates and may approach previous employers for information to verify experience or qualifications before interview. Any relevant issues arising from references will be taken up at interview.
We welcome your application.
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About Mulberry Academy Shoreditch
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 19
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1419 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Mulberry Academy Shoreditch website
- Email address
- hradmin@mulberryacademyshoreditch.org
Welcome to the Mulberry Academy Shoreditch website. I hope it will give you a flavour of life at our academy, an insight into the opportunities we offer and the successes our students enjoy.
Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is a successful 11-19 mixed academy located in East London. The academy joined the Mulberry Schools Trust family on 1st September 2018, and it is a privilege to take up the new position of Executive Principal at this exciting stage in the academy’s development. I bring over 15 years of successful leadership experience in an inner London setting and I have high expectations for everyone within the academy’s community.
Each student at Mulberry Academy Shoreditch is provided with unrivalled experiences, rooted in Mulberry’s values and commitment to achieving the very best educational outcomes for all.
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