Head of Maths

Kempston Academy, Bedford, Bedfordshire, MK42 7EB

11 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  21 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £32,916.00 - £51,048.00 Annually (Actual) Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale+ TLR 1c

Head of Maths job summary

Head of Maths

Location: Kempston Academy, Bedford

Contract: Permanent

Hours of Work: Full Time, 1.0 FTE

Salary: Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) + TLR 1c £14,850 per annum

Closing Date: Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 12:00pm

We are looking to appoint a passionate and inspirational Head of Maths who will facilitate and encourage learning in Maths to enable pupils to achieve the highest possible standards. The successful candidate will create and implement a strategic plan for the development and expansion of Maths to drive improvement across the school in standards, achievement an attainment.. This is a great opportunity to join a supportive and committed team to share and support the corporate responsibility for the well-being, education and discipline of all pupils.

If you have an unwavering commitment to safeguarding young people, high levels of personal resilience and thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, then we want to hear from you.

Full training, support and induction will be provided.

In line with our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, this appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

We are unable to accept CVs

We thank you for your interest in this role.

For further information, please contact Sofia Quarta, Senior HR Lead - hr@kempstonacademy.co.uk

We offer a range of employee benefits:

• A comprehensive induction programme and a supportive working environment including access to Teaching School Hubs and Initial Teacher Training
• Exceptional CPD and development/promotional opportunities
• Refer a friend scheme
• Generous pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme
• Employee of the month scheme
• Diverse workplace

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 21st January 2026 at 12:00pm

Interviews will take place shortly after the closing date

Visit our website: www.kempstonacademy.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter: @KAKempston

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 Kempston Academy

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 824 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kempston Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kempston-academy

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