Head of Maths
Withernsea High School, Withernsea, HU19 2EQ11 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
8 October 2026
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: Monday to Friday term time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 - U3
Additional allowances
TLR 1b - £12,267.
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an ambitious, inspirational and highly effective leader with a strong track record of excellent classroom practice and a passion for mathematics education. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead and motivate a team, drive high standards of teaching and learning, and improve outcomes for all students.
Applicants should demonstrate:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and successful experience teaching mathematics across the secondary age range.
- Experience of leading, developing or contributing significantly to curriculum planning and improvement within a mathematics department.
- A proven ability to secure strong student progress and achievement through high-quality teaching and effective use of assessment.
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills, with the ability to inspire colleagues and foster a collaborative team culture.
- A commitment to inclusion and the belief that all students can succeed in mathematics.
- The ability to analyse data effectively and use it to inform teaching, intervention and departmental improvement planning.
- High expectations of behaviour, attendance and achievement, with the resilience and determination to drive continual improvement.
- A commitment to safeguarding, staff development and the wider life of the school.
The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, forward-thinking and eager to make a significant contribution to our school community, leading a department that enables every student to develop confidence, resilience and success in mathematics.
What the school offers its staff
At our school, we are committed to creating an environment where both students and staff can thrive. We believe that investing in our people is essential to achieving the best outcomes for our young people.
We offer:
- A welcoming, supportive and collaborative staff team with a strong sense of community.
- High-quality professional development and leadership opportunities.
- A culture of continuous improvement where innovation, creativity and professional expertise are valued.
- Enthusiastic students who are encouraged to achieve their full potential.
- A dedicated and experienced leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement and shape the strategic direction of the school.
- A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and ensuring every student is known, valued and supported.
- Access to employee wellbeing initiatives and a range of staff benefits.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Withernsea High School is thoroughly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Withernsea High School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- Size
- 734 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- burtonk@wscampus.net
- Phone number
- 01964 613133
About Withernsea High School
At Withernsea High School, we are proud to be at the heart of our community. Our school serves the families of Withernsea and the surrounding Holderness villages, and the relationships we build with students, parents and carers are central to everything we do.
We are a school where people matter. We want every student to feel known, valued and supported, and we believe the same should be true for every member of staff.
Our values of Be Ambitious, Be Respectful, Be Responsible and Be Kind are more than just words on a wall. They shape the way we learn together, work together and care for one another every day.
As a smaller secondary school, we benefit from a strong sense of belonging. Staff know their students well, colleagues support one another, and everyone plays an important role in helping our young people succeed. We are ambitious for every student and committed to helping them develop the confidence, character and resilience they need to thrive both in school and beyond.
We are equally committed to our staff. Whether you are at the beginning of your teaching career or looking for your next leadership opportunity, you will find a welcoming and supportive environment where professional development is encouraged, achievements are recognised and wellbeing matters.
Located on the beautiful East Yorkshire coast, Withernsea High School offers the best of both worlds: the close-knit feel of a rural community alongside easy access to Hull and the wider region. The area offers a wonderful quality of life, with coastal walks, open countryside and affordable housing all within easy reach.
Following a major rebuild and refurbishment, our school benefits from modern, spacious facilities and well-equipped learning environments that support excellent teaching and learning.
We know that choosing your next school is an important decision. If you are looking for a school where relationships are valued, where staff genuinely support one another and where you can make a real difference to the lives of young people, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Headteacher: Mark Crofts
Arranging a visit to Withernsea High School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email burtonk@wscampus.net.
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