Head of Maths

Queen Elizabeth's Academy, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, NG19 7AP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 April 2027

• Closing date

  23 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  6 November 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £36,041.00 - £52,834.00 Annually (FTE) TLR 1B £12,952

Head of Maths job summary

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational leader who is passionate about school improvement to lead the Maths faculty through the next stage of its development, securing excellent teaching, strong student outcomes and a culture of high expectations.

As Head of Maths, you will provide strategic leadership for the faculty, leading curriculum development, driving high standards of teaching and learning, and ensuring strong outcomes for all students. You will play a key role in academy improvement, working collaboratively with colleagues across the academy and wider Trust to deliver an ambitious and inclusive curriculum that enables every young person to fulfil their potential.

Working closely with senior leaders, you will:

• Lead the strategic development and continual improvement of the Maths faculty.
• Drive high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across all key stages.
• Raise standards of achievement and improve outcomes for students.
• Lead, develop, coach and support colleagues.
• Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion and professional growth.
• Contribute to whole-academy improvement and quality assurance activities.
• Build positive relationships with students, families and the wider community.

This role would suit a passionate and aspirational middle leader with a proven track record of securing strong outcomes and a commitment to ensuring every student achieves their best.

We would very much recommend and welcome you for a visit so you can meet us and understand our community. 

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has substantial experience teaching Mathematics.
• Has a proven record of raising attainment and improving student outcomes.
• Demonstrates strong leadership, coaching and people-development skills.
• Has excellent curriculum knowledge and understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Uses assessment and performance information intelligently to drive improvement.
• Is committed to inclusion, safeguarding and supporting the success of every student.
• Shares our values and belief that every young person can succeed.

Why join Queen Elizabeth’s Academy?

We are a growing secondary academy for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 880 students. In both our latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.

Our employee benefits

At Diverse Academies, you’ll find yourself in a vibrant, inclusive and supportive environment, where everyone can grow, progress and achieve a fulfilling career. We offer a fantastic range of rewards and benefits, challenging and interesting work, and opportunities to achieve your potential.

In return you will benefit from:  

• Enrolment into the Teacher Pension Scheme with an employer contribution of at least 23.68%
• Excellent Continuous Professional Development (CPD) opportunities covering technical, leadership and coaching skills via the trust’s Diverse Association for Professional Learning
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP helpline
• Health and wellbeing advice and support
• Eyecare vouchers
• Salary sacrifice schemes - car scheme, cycle to work, home and electronics
• Lifestyle savings - discounts and offers on gym memberships, holidays, days out, shopping, restaurants, etc
• Health cash plan (personal or family) - where you pay monthly and can claim money back on private treatments such as dental, optical and therapies (e.g. physiotherapy, osteopathy etc)
• Take a look at our rewards and benefits online

Applications

Early applications are encouraged. We reserve the right to interview and appoint prior to the closing date of the advertisement, should we identify an appropriate candidate.

Closing date: 23 November 2026  11:59pm

Start date: 12 April 2027 or earlier if available              

If you have any initial questions, would like to learn more about this opportunity or arrange a visit, please contact Matt Watson, Assistant Principal at mwatson@queenelizabeths-ac.org.uk

About Diverse Academies Trust

Diverse Academies is a multi-academy trust with a vision to inspire, to raise aspirations and to create brighter tomorrows. Across primary, secondary and special settings, we share a common mission to nurture curiosity, develop wellbeing and empower children and young people to go beyond their aspirations. Together, we believe we can make a difference in our diverse communities, and in the lives of those who learn with us and work with us.  

We empower. We respect. We care.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in our care. We expect everybody volunteering for the organisation to share this commitment. Any offer will be subject to safer recruitment checks and clearances. View our safeguarding and child protection policy.

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 Queen Elizabeth's Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 886 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Queen Elizabeth's Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/queen-elizabeth-s-academy-mansfield

Queen Elizabeth's Academy is a growing secondary school for students aged 11-18 years based in Mansfield with over 900 students. In both our latest Ofsted and SIAMS inspections, we were rated ‘good’ overall with feedback that our academy has ‘established a culture that supports all pupils to learn well’ and that ‘pupils understand the school’s Christian values well’.

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