22 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    April 2026

  • Closing date

    30 January 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    5 January 2026

Job details

Job role

  • 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: Full time - term time Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

L4 - L8

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic Head of Maths to join our Academy and fast developing Maths department. With responsibility for improving the quality of teaching and learning, and for ensuring the very highest learning experience for all pupils.

The post will provide an exciting and challenging opportunity for an ambitious practitioner wishing to develop their career and make a real impact on further driving up attainment and progress. The ideal candidate will be an expert teacher of Maths who is familiar with evidence informed teaching practices and likely to have had departmental leadership experience.

What the school offers its staff

At Advance Learning Partnership, we are committed to excellence for our children and dedicated to fostering professional growth and opportunities for our staff. We would welcome a conversation about joining our thriving and forward-thinking Trust, which has been awarded the National Award of ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Investor in People Awards 2024. Let’s explore the possibilities together and build a school at Durham Academy to ensure it excels in academic achievements and innovative teaching methods, making it an ideal environment for educators who are committed to excellence. We look forward to hearing from you and having the opportunity to explore the possibilities of being a part of our dynamic team at Advance Learning Partnership.

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 job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

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

Employee Benefits Brochure (1).pdf - 3.66 MB (opens in new tab)
Copy of DCCR Disclosure Declaration (1) (5).docx - 193 KB (opens in new tab)
Candidate Information Pack - Durham Academy Head of Department- Maths.pdf - 697 KB (opens in new tab)

About Durham Academy

School type
Academy, ages 11 to 16
Education phase
Secondary school
School size
396 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 16
Ofsted report
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School website
Durham Academy website
Email address
s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk
Phone number
01913730336
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Secondary school - teaching children 11-16

Arranging a visit to Durham Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.robins@durhamacademy.org.uk.

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