Head of Maths
Washington Academy, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2AA8 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
3 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
11 February 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- MPS/UPS plus TLR 1B which is equal to £12,045.99 per annum
Head of Maths job summary
Washington Academy offers excellent learning experiences to all its students through a very diverse curriculum which caters for the needs of all. The academy opened new state of the art buildings in 2009 and endeavours to ensure all our young people enjoy their lessons in an inspiring learning environment.
Join us as a Head of Maths at Washington Academy, part of Consilium Academies, where a strong sense of collaboration, honesty, and a commitment to excellence and equity with integrity underpin everything we do.
The Head of Maths plays a crucial role in shaping the educational landscape of the school by leading the development and delivery of a comprehensive Maths curriculum tailored to meet the diverse needs of pupils. This position is not only about imparting mathematical knowledge but also about fostering a positive and engaging learning environment that encourages academic excellence and emotional growth. By maintaining the highest professional standards, the Head of Maths ensures that teaching methods are innovative and effective, promoting a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
In addition to curriculum leadership, the Head of Maths is responsible for managing resources efficiently and collaborating closely with staff to ensure that every pupil receives the support they need to thrive. This role also involves proactive communication with parents and external agencies, reinforcing the school's commitment to holistic education and community engagement. Ultimately, the Head of Maths is a pivotal figure in nurturing a love for learning, instilling high expectations, and driving the overall success of students in their mathematical journey.
We are looking for candidates who share our commitment to inclusive education and who would contribute to the genuine warmth of our school. We can offer robust career development opportunities. This includes unrivalled CPD delivered by lead educationalists live from our trust’s centre for professional development.
Begin your journey with a team dedicated to empowering every student to achieve their full potential. If you share our values and have the vision and ambition to drive excellence, we want to hear from you.
If you have any questions about the role or would like to arrange a visit to the school please contact david.gilboydodds@consilium-at.com. For further information please see attached recruitment pack.
The successful candidate will present the best possible example of professional standards to colleagues.
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.
The closing date for applications is Monday 03rd March at 09.00am
Interviews will take place on a date to be agreed.
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.
In accordance with our statutory obligations under Keeping Children Safe in Education Consilium Academies is required to conduct an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates. This may help identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which Consilium Academies might want to explore with you. Further information on online searches can be found in paragraph 221 of Keeping Children Safe in Education.
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.
Please note: If you have not been contacted within one week of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We are unable to provide feedback on individual applications. Applications received after the closing time stated will not be considered.
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 are not accepted.
About Washington Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 660 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
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- School website
- Washington Academy website (opens in new tab)
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