Head of Maths

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA

6 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  29 October 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  23 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: MPS/UPS plus TLR1a

Head of Maths job summary

Head of Maths

Thornhill Academy, Sunderland
Permanent | Full Time
MPS/UPS + TLR1a

Lead Excellence. Inspire Success. Shape Futures.

Thornhill Academy is seeking an exceptional and ambitious Head of Maths to lead our dedicated Mathematics department. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and diverse school at a significant point in its development, following our recent Ofsted judgement of Good and as we prepare for our brand-new school building as part of the Government's School Rebuilding Programme.

As Head of Maths, you will provide strategic leadership for the department, ensuring consistently high standards of teaching, learning and achievement. You will inspire both students and colleagues, driving excellence in curriculum delivery and raising aspirations and outcomes for all learners.

About Thornhill Academy

Thornhill Academy is a vibrant and inclusive 11-16 secondary academy serving over 600 students. Our diverse community represents 14 ethnicities and 35 languages, creating a rich and rewarding environment where differences are celebrated and every student is encouraged to succeed. We are proud members of Consilium Academies, a trust committed to Excellence, Equity and Integrity.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a candidate who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status and a degree in a relevant subject.
• Has a proven track record of improving student outcomes in Mathematics.
• Can teach Maths across the secondary age range, including GCSE.
• Demonstrates strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and support colleagues.
• Has high expectations for achievement, behaviour and inclusion.
• Is committed to providing outstanding opportunities for every student.

What We Offer

• A supportive and collaborative Trust culture.
• Outstanding professional development through the Consilium Centre for Professional Learning.
• Opportunities for career progression across a growing multi-academy trust.
• Access to employee wellbeing and benefits initiatives.
• The chance to make a real difference within a rapidly improving school community.

Applications and Information

For further information about the role please see attached recruitment pack including, job description and person specification.

If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to Thornhill Academy please contact allie.denholm@consilium-at.com

Closing date for applications is 29th September 2026, 09.00am

Interviews will take place on a date to be confirmed.

Please ensure that within your application you provide the names, addresses, and contact details for two referees, one of whom should be your current or most recent employer.

We look forward to welcoming a new team member who shares our commitment to excellence in education!

Consilium Academies is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

The Trust is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, the Public Sector fluency duty requires state funded schools to ensure candidates for their customer facing roles have the necessary standard of spoken English.

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 Thornhill Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 526 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thornhill Academy website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thornhill-academy

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