Head of Maths

Ark Kings Academy, Birmingham, West Midlands, B38 9DE

8 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 May 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  18 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • 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: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Ark MPS-UPS Outside London, £33,739-£53,094
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1a £10,173

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will be instrumental in our vision “At Ark Kings Academy, every individual will develop the character to thrive in life, education and employment.”

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Maths to lead our Mathematics department and drive outstanding outcomes for pupils across KS3 and KS4. This is a pivotal leadership role for an ambitious and inspiring practitioner who is passionate about mathematics education, pupil achievement and academic excellence.

As Head of Maths, you will be responsible for the strategic direction and day to day leadership of the department, ensuring the delivery of a high quality, inclusive and ambitious curriculum. You will foster a culture of high expectations, professional collaboration and continuous improvement, enabling all pupils to make excellent progress while developing confidence, fluency and problem solving skills in mathematics.

You will play a key role in shaping whole school culture through curriculum innovation, enrichment opportunities and the promotion of numeracy across the school, while working closely with senior leaders, staff, pupils and families to strengthen our school community.

You will contribute to a workplace culture which has safeguarding and child protection at its heart.

What the school offers its staff

• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Twice as many training days as standard.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards – a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans – up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts – offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme – providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.
• Free soup in Autumn/Winter terms
• Free fruit in Spring/Summer
• Staff wellbeing events termly

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

Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies.

Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

AKA Head of Maths Job Pack.pdf - 541 KB (opens in new tab)

About Ark Kings Academy

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 18
• Education phase: All through school
• School size: 795 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Ark Kings Academy website
• Email address: t.mead@arkkingsacademy.org
• Phone number: 01214594451
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ark-kings-academy

We are an all-through school admitting pupils from Nursery - Year 11.Our mission is to create a school in which every child thrives, academically and socially.

We offer an exciting and aspirational all-through curriculum which is carefully planned to ensure that our students develop and grow their knowledge throughout their whole school career. This is supported by a wide range of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities – extending our curriculum well beyond the classroom.

Our school values are: ‘Wisdom, Resilience, Kindness’ – and they permeate everything we do in school with our pupils, our parents, our staff, and the wider community. We recognise our role in addressing inequality by ensuring that all pupils, regardless of circumstance have the opportunity to attain an excellent education.

Arranging a visit to Ark Kings Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email t.mead@arkkingsacademy.org.

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