Head of Maths

Buxton Community School, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 9EA

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  12 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 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: L7-11

Head of Maths job summary

• Work alongside the Second in Maths Faculty to ensure the intent, implementation and impact of the Maths curriculum are clearly defined, consistently enacted and regularly evaluated.
• Work collaboratively to support the design, implementation and review of Maths curriculum plans, ensuring coherence, progression, inclusivity and ambition.
• Ensure Maths curriculum planning reflects whole‑school priorities, statutory requirements and agreed curriculum principles.
• Secure equitable access to the Maths curriculum for all pupils, including pupils with SEND, disadvantaged pupils and those requiring additional support.
• Act as the strategic lead and advocate for Maths, ensuring its profile, quality and impact are well understood across the school community.
• Contribute to whole‑school curriculum development, including literacy across the curriculum and enrichment opportunities.

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 Buxton Community School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 954 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Buxton Community School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/buxton-community-school-buxton

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