Programme Leader of Mathematics

The Deanes, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 2TD

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2026

• Closing date

  25 September 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  10 September 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: £32,916.00 - £51,051.00 Annually (FTE) TLR1a (£10,182)

Programme Leader of Mathematics job summary

As the Programme Leader for Mathematics, you will:

• Lead and develop a talented and committed team of teachers to deliver high-quality learning experiences.
• Drive excellence in curriculum design, teaching, and outcomes for all learners.
• Inspire a culture of high expectations, continuous improvement, and a love of mathematics.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school as a committed and visible leader.

For candidates with the passion and proven track record to make an impact beyond one school, this post also offers the possibility of additional Trust-wide responsibilities as a Specialist Leader in Education. In this role, you would:

• Support and develop maths teaching across other schools in the Trust.
• Lead professional development and share best practice.
• Contribute to raising standards and improving outcomes on a broader scale.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with the credibility to lead others.
• Has a strong track record of raising achievement in maths.
• Can think strategically and act with integrity, resilience, and vision.
• Is committed to the success of every student, every day.

In turn, we can offer:

• A supportive, ambitious school community with a culture of collaboration across a forward-thinking Multi-Academy Trust with a strong moral purpose.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership beyond your own department. There is a comprehensive induction programme and excellent opportunities for high-quality CPD through the SEEAT Institute.
• A wide range of employee benefits including family-friendly policies.

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We have a diverse student community and positively welcome and encourage applicants from all walks of life. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. As we say in the person specification, we will take a holistic view of your application. So, if you are excited about working with us and taking the next step in your leadership journey but aren't 100% sure if you meet all the criteria, we'd still like to have the opportunity to read your application - you might just be the person we are looking for!

For more information, including information about our school and the job description/person specification for the role, please click here to view our Recruitment Pack.

The Deanes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects its entire staff to share this commitment. All postholders working in our schools will be considered to work in Regulated Activity and will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS). In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance all shortlisted candidates may be subject to online searches that may include social media. For further information please contact HR@seeat.org

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

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 The Deanes

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 16
• Education phase: Secondary
• School size: 587 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 16
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Deanes website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-deanes

The Deanes is part of the Challenger Multi-Academy Trust, which is in an exciting period of growth with schools in Bedfordshire and Essex. The Deanes is a small secondary school where each and every one of our students can feel happy, respected and known as an individual within our safe and accepting community. We aim to create a positive and respectful environment for all members of The Deanes, with consistently high expectations and standards. Our curriculum caters for individual strengths and needs, enabling every student to make outstanding progress and provide them with extensive opportunities for personal development.

The well-being of our staff is a high priority. All staff at The Deanes have access to high quality training to further develop their teaching practice. Staff can take advantage of free gym membership and we are fortunate to have an onsite children’s nursery which may be able to accommodate your childcare needs.

The Deanes is well situated in South East Essex, with good links to public transport. We are situated within ten minutes of Benfleet and Rayleigh Rail Stations, where a 45 minute train journey will take you into London. There is also ample car parking onsite.

The Deanes is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to DBS clearance.

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