Head of Maths - Weston Secondary School
Weston Secondary School, Southampton, Hampshire, SO19 9QP34 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2026
Closing date
13 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 September 2025
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 (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS/UPS 3
Additional allowances
+ TLR 1.6
What skills and experience we're looking for
WE ARE SEEKING A PROFESSIONAL INDIVIDUAL WHO:
- Leads by example to deliver high quality lessons which inspires and engages students enabling them to learn and become confident mathematicians.
- Can strategically evaluate and further develop the maths curriculum to ensure all students are challenged and supported so they build confidence and achieve well.
- Can demonstrate the passion, skills and determination to make a significant difference to the lives of our students.
- Works collaboratively with staff to integrate maths and numeracy into all subject areas effectively.
- Provide training and support for teachers to enhance maths teaching across the curriculum.
- Promote a positive culture of maths, engaging both students and staff through innovative initiatives and events.
- Develop and implement targeted interventions to support underachieving students and to measure and evaluate impact.
- Liaise with parents, governors, and external organisations to enhance maths provision.
What the school offers its staff
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
- Excellent CPD opportunities and Training and Development Programmes
- In-house Teaching School
- An individual induction programme supported by a mentor
- Networking groups for Teachers, Business Managers, Site Teams and IT staff
- Eligibility to join the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous holiday entitlement for staff working 52 weeks per year which increases with length of service
- Free eye tests up to the value of £25 for users of VDU equipment and contribution up to the value of £60 towards the purchase of glasses specifically for the use of display screen equipment (where all conditions are met)
- Opportunity to become a school workplace Health and Wellbeing representative, meeting with other schools on a termly basis and feeding into the Health and Wellbeing strategy
- Access to the Trust Health and Wellbeing pages
- Access to a staff benefits portal through Vivup
- Free confidential telephone and face to face counselling for staff and family members
Further information about the job
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Maths to join our Mathematics department at Weston Secondary School, part of Hamwic Education Trust (HET). This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated educator to take the lead in ensuring high standards of teaching and learning, curriculum development and student achievement. The Head of Maths will inspire a culture of excellence, innovation and collaboration within the department and across the school thus ensuring that all students develop the mathematical confidence and skills they need to succeed.
The Maths department delivers a broad and engaging curriculum, covering key areas such as number, algebra, ratio and proportion, geometry and measures, probability and statistics. Weston Secondary School is seeking to recruit a passionate and dedicated Head of Maths to support the continued success of this vital subject building on strong curriculum foundations and leading and inspiring a dedicated team to rapidly improve student outcomes.
HET is a large, fast-paced Trust with currently 37 academies across the South Coast. Linked to 6 community-based partnerships, there are 34 primary academies, 2 secondary and 1 hospital school.
Our vision is to cultivate a diverse student community characterised by high aspirations and a commitment to personal development. Upholding our values, we aim to provide an enriching curriculum and exceptional teaching that empowers our students to believe in themselves and embrace the courage to pursue their dreams fearlessly.
We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated, confident and enthusiastic team leader with strong subject knowledge and a passion for inspiring students in all areas of mathematics. The ideal candidate will possess drive, energy, and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for our students. Weston Secondary School has begun an exciting programme of investment into the Maths department, and we encourage applications from teachers eager to join the school at this exciting stage of growth and development.
‘All about the Child’
At HET, we aim to put the child at the centre of everything we do. We believe that by doing this, it drives our ethos and values to do the best we can for our children.
‘What about Sam’
Sam is the name we have given to the notional Hamwic child. By asking ourselves ‘What about Sam?’ we ensure that we put our students at the heart of our decision making.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Should you wish to apply for this vacancy, please view the linked documents on our website, www.westonsecondary.co.uk:
- Headteacher’s welcome
- Job description
- Person specification
- Application form
These can also be found at www.hamwic.org. Please return the completed application form to Mrs Katrina Jones, hr@westonsecondary.co.uk
Where applicable, potential candidates may benefit from a tour of the school. Please note, any candidates requesting a tour will be asked for their current place of work which will allow the school to verify, where possible, the name and place of work given. Potential candidates will be asked to bring their current school ID and/or photographic ID as proof when they visit the school for a tour.
Successful candidates will be subject to online searches.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. An early application is advised with interviews possibly being arranged in advance of the closing date. Weston Secondary School reserves the right to make an appointment before the closingdate.
SAFEGUARDING:
All schools within HET are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
THE EDWIN JONES PARTNERSHIP
The Edwin Jones Partnership is part of an umbrella Trust called the Hamwic Education Trust. At the Hamwic Education Trust we offer unique opportunities for those individuals that excel in education.
We aim to deliver an outstanding education to our students and to do so we must employ outstanding people.
We offer a training pathway for all employees including teachers, support staff and our middle and senior leaders.
Our staff have opportunities to work on cross phase projects and to work in other schools within the Trust in order to gain invaluable experience and enhance their skills.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Weston Secondary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 738 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Weston Secondary School website
- Email address
- hr@westonsecondary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02380 447820
Weston Secondary School has a cohort of 730 students from Year 7 to Year 11.
Arranging a visit to Weston Secondary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@westonsecondary.co.uk.
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