Head of Maths

Newquay Tretherras, Newquay, Cornwall, TR7 3BH

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  01st January 2026

• Closing date

  10 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  3 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS/UPS + TLR1A
• Additional allowances:

  MPS/UPS + TLR1A

Head of Maths job summary

We are seeking to appoint Head of Mathematics with a flair for innovation, and a drive and determination to enhance the provision we offer and improve outcomes for all our students. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced teacher with a proven track record of success and the ability to lead others with vision, energy and sensitivity.

We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, and will be assessed against the Childcare Disqualification Regulations.

Main Purpose of role:

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, personalised and differentiated curriculum for students.
• To be accountable for leading, managing and developing Maths
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential.
• To raise standards of student attainment and achievement in Maths
• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for academic and personal development.
• To monitor and assess the progress of students as a teacher

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Cornwall Education Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer and is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to the satisfactory completion of safer recruitment checks and references including an enhanced DBS check.

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 Newquay Tretherras

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 1653 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Newquay Tretherras website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/newquay-tretherras

Newquay Tretherras is one of the largest schools in Cornwall, with over 1700 young people, including a thriving Sixth Form, set on the beautiful north coast. We are a popular and over-subscribed school at the heart of our community. We are known for being an inclusive school with a caring family ethos. Our judicious curriculum is ambitious and aspirational for all of our children as we believe that a great set of exam results, whatever a child’s starting points, opens doors to exciting futures. Our staff set high standards and we aim to ensure that all our children are inspired in school to become the best that they can be, realise their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

Tretherras students are a pleasure to teach and learn with: they know that their education is important for their life chances and they take full advantage of the incredible range of clubs, experiences and facilities offers to them at Tretherras, both within and beyond the classroom.

We have a large team of specialist staff who are fully committed to our students and to each other. We offer excellent pastoral and professional support for all our staff and our dedicated Learning Team ensures high quality training and career development opportunities for all, whatever the stage of your career. Whether you are a newly qualified or experienced teacher, you will find Tretherras to be a school that will invest in you personally. We offer an extensive and highly supportive programme for teachers in the early stages of their career and there are lots of opportunities to become involved in the wider life of the school. As a member of CELT, we also provide an extensive CPD programme and opportunities to share school improvement expertise with colleagues from across the four secondary schools in the Trust.

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