Head of Maths

Brookfield Community School, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40 3NS

12 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  3 June 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: 1 FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-UPS3 (R1 - R9)
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 1c (£10,173)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a leader who:

• Demonstrates outstanding teaching and learning practice
• Has a proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes
• Is passionate about developing both students and staff
• Can inspire, motivate and challenge others to achieve their very best

You will lead the strategic direction of Maths, ensuring the highest standards of teaching, curriculum design and student achievement.

What the school offers its staff

Are you an ambitious and inspirational leader ready to take the next step in your career? Do you have the vision, energy and drive to lead a thriving Maths department to even greater success? At Brookfield Community School, we are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinkingHead of Mathsto lead our successful department and deliver outstanding outcomes for our students.

Why join us?

This is an excellent opportunity to:

• Lead a dedicated and talented Maths team with a strong commitment to excellence
• Drive innovation and accelerate student progress across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5
• Make a significant impact within an ambitious and supportive school
• Play a pivotal role in ensuring all students achieve their potential

What we offer

• A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
• Access to excellent facilities and resources
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A vibrant school community

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The Academy is also a member of theRedhill College of Leadership and Developmentand as such there are excellent CPD opportunities and a chance to work alongside colleagues from other high-performing schools in the region. The Trust also leads the regionalTeaching School Hub, delivering local teacher training and the National Professional Qualifications for teachers.

Benefits

• Access to the Teachers’ Pension Scheme
• Recognised continuous local government service
• The opportunity to be part of a highly supportive and ambitious team/school
• Cycle to work scheme
• Commitment to employee Health and Wellbeing including Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee benefits platform

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

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.

JD_ PS_Head of Maths + TLR.pdf - 314 KB (opens in new tab)

About Brookfield Community School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1168 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Brookfield Community School website
• Email address: g.rhodes@brookfieldcs.org.uk
• Phone number: 01246 568115
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/brookfield-community-school-chesterfield

Brookfield Community School is part of Redhill Academy Trust. The school is also a member of Redhill College of Leadership and Development and as such there are excellent CPD opportunities for further information please visit the website.

Arranging a visit to Brookfield Community School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email g.rhodes@brookfieldcs.org.uk.

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