Head of Mathematics
St Mark's West Essex Catholic School, Harlow, Essex, CM18 6AA11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
April 2027 or earlier
Closing date
23 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
12 October 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
- TMS/UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governors are seeking to appoint a Head of Mathematics to teach across the ability and age range, supporting the development of the Maths Area to the highest standards for all pupils at Key Stages 4 –5. The post will be permanent, subject to a probationary period. This is an opportunity to join us at an exciting period in the further development of the department. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated; enthusiastic professional; be an excellent classroom practitioner; and have developing leadership skills.
We are looking for professionals with:
- Experience of teaching Mathematics
- The ability to work with and motivate pupils
- High expectations of pupil engagement, attainment, and behaviour
If you have the passion and drive to contribute to the future development of the Maths Area at St Mark's, we look forward to hearing from you.
Job Description:
To be accountable for the highest standards of pupil achievement within the Maths area, monitoring and evaluation of pupil achievement and setting targets for improvement.
To lead, develop and enhance the teaching practice of all teachers within the specified areas and practice of all evaluating the quality of teaching and support and securing and sustaining effective provision for students.
To be accountable for the strategic direction, leadership and management of the Maths area, the development and implementation of departmental policies, plans, targets and practices within the context of the school ‘s aims and policies.
To effectively line manage Teachers of Maths.
What the school offers its staff
In return, the school can offer:
- A strong commitment to your professional development and career management - excellent CPD and leadership development at all levels
- A supportive environment in which your enthusiasm will be encouraged, nurtured, and rewarded
- A working environment focused on Teaching and Learning and raising standards for all
- A positive and stimulating school climate which values the contribution of all staff
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children Appointments are subject to satisfactory medical and enhanced DBS clearance and references
Applying for the job
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About St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
- Organisation type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 1099 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@st-marks.essex.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 01279421267
St Mark’s is a successful, well-ordered and caring Catholic school for approximately 1000 boys and girls aged from eleven to eighteen, situated in the heart of Harlow, Essex.
We are committed to the highest level of achievement for pupils of all abilities, and we recognise that there are no limits to a child’s potential. We aim to inspire all our pupils to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". We believe in treating each pupil as an individual and valuing each person’s unique talents. Our curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.
Our school was rated “good” by Ofsted at our inspection of April 2023 and “outstanding” in our Section 48 Inspection in November 2018.
St Mark’s prides itself on its exam results at both GCSE and A level, as well as the number of awards, achievements and accomplishments of our pupils in so many different aspects of their learning.
Arranging a visit to St Mark's West Essex Catholic School
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