17 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    27 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    10 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Leadership and management

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: Full-time, Monday - Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

Up to £66,226 p.a.

Additional allowances

Golden Hello payment of up to £5,000

What skills and experience we're looking for

HEAD OF SCHOOL: MATHEMATICS - REF 261130

Up to £66,226 p.a. dependent upon qualifications and competencies

To recognise the importance of this role and help us attract an exceptional candidate for our students, we are also offering a Golden Hello payment of up to £5,000, subject to eligibility.

We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £18,994 per annum in employer pension contributions.

We are seeking an outstanding and ambitious leader for the rare opportunity to become our Head of School of Mathematics.

The School supports over 1,600 students studying A Levels in Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Statistics, as well as GCSE Maths resits. The School also delivers Functional Skills Mathematics at Levels 1 and 2 to adult learners.

This is an ideal role for a strong and dynamic leader who is passionate about Mathematics and is committed to leading quality and continuous improvement in the School’s provision. To be successful in this role you will need a strong track record of teaching and leading A Level Mathematics, and the vision, drive and skills needed to lead and further develop a centre of teaching excellence.

What the college offers its staff

Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, a friendly and supportive culture, and a focus on putting the student at the heart of all we do.

We value our staff and students highly, and invest heavily in their development, support and wellbeing. Situated in Leyland, Lancashire, the College is near the M6, M61 and M65 and within commuting distance of Manchester, Liverpool and the Lake District.

Runshaw College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the health, safety and welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value diversity and welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly people with protected characteristics.

For further information and to apply, please visit www.runshaw.ac.uk/work-at-runshaw/current-vacancies and click on Vacancies. Alternatively, email HR@runshaw.ac.uk or call 01772 642004, quoting the vacancy reference number.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

HeadofSchoolMathsNov26JDPSV2.pdf - 1.48 MB (opens in new tab)

About Runshaw College

Organisation type
FE College, ages 16 to 99
Education phase
Sixth form or FE college
Size
No information available
Age range
16 to 99
Ofsted report
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Website
Runshaw College website
Email address
nelson.j@runshaw.ac.uk
Phone number
01772642004
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Arranging a visit to Runshaw College

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email nelson.j@runshaw.ac.uk.

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