Maths KS5 Leader

Shenfield High School, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 8RY

9 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  11 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Other leadership role
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (FTE) plus TLR2a £3,527

Maths KS5 Leader job summary

The role

We offer an ambitious and challenging Key Stage 5 curriculum designed to develop students’ mathematical understanding, problem-solving skills and confidence, while driving excellent outcomes for our students. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in leading KS5 provision, driving standards, and ensuring consistently high-quality teaching, learning and assessment across A Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate teacher and leader to shape and refine curriculum design, support colleagues in delivering engaging and intellectually challenging lessons, and use assessment intelligently to maximise student progress and attainment. You will be instrumental in leading effective intervention and support strategies, monitoring student progress, and ensuring that all students are fully prepared to achieve their potential in external examinations and make successful transitions to higher education, apprenticeships or employment.

The Mathematics department is a particular strength of the school. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture that is both supportive and collaborative, where staff feel genuinely valued and thrive as part of a team of experienced and reflective practitioners. Professional development is a priority, and you will be fully supported in your leadership role within a welcoming and forward-thinking department.

A love of Mathematics and a passion for developing students’ mathematical thinking are central to our curriculum. You will join a team committed to inspiring students to engage deeply with the subject, develop resilience in problem-solving and appreciate the relevance and beauty of Mathematics beyond the classroom. The department offers a wide range of enrichment opportunities, including extension and problem-solving sessions, mathematical competitions, targeted revision and intervention programmes, and opportunities to explore Mathematics beyond the A Level curriculum.

As KS5 Maths Lead, you will have a key role in developing a culture of high expectations and academic ambition. You will work closely with colleagues to ensure a coherent and challenging curriculum across Years 12 and 13, support effective transition from KS4, and promote opportunities for students to develop the independent learning skills required for success at KS5 and beyond. You will also contribute to wider whole-school initiatives and work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that our most able mathematicians are challenged and supported to fulfil their potential.

Our School

Shenfield High School is a standalone 11-18 Academy with a comprehensive ethos and commitment to high academic standards supported by a significant investment in pastoral care and wellbeing.

The school is conveniently located close to Shenfield mainline station on the line into London Liverpool Street and home to the eastern terminus of the new cross rail Elizabeth Line. The school’s location attracts outer fringe London allowance.

For more information about the role, please see our Candidate Information Pack.

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.

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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 Shenfield High School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• Size: 1528 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Shenfield High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/shenfield-high-school-brentwood

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