Head of Faculty - Mathematics

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form Role Profile

Salary

Leadership 9-11

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Contract

Full Time, Permanent

Required

1st September 2026

Required

1st September 2026

About the role:

Are you ready to lead a thriving mathematics department and accelerate your career into senior school leadership? This is a rare opportunity to join a school on an exciting improvement journey under new headship, with a clear pathway to the Senior Leadership Team.

We’re seeking an exceptional mathematics leader to join us at a pivotal moment. With new headship driving rapid improvement across the school, this role offers significant autonomy to shape a department that serves over 1,200 students from Key Stage 3 through to A-level Further Mathematics.

For the right candidate, membership of the Senior Leadership Team as an Associate Member is available, providing valuable senior leadership experience and accelerating your career progression.

Your Department:

You will lead a dynamic team of mathematics specialists working in purpose-built facilities:

• A fully staffed team of committed mathematics teachers, combining experienced practitioners with energetic Early Career Teachers
• Three TLR post holders providing established middle leadership capacity and expertise
• Dedicated specialist classrooms for both main school and sixth form teaching
• A new, ambitious curriculum spanning KS3-5, including A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
• Well-resourced schemes of work with high-quality teaching materials already in place
• The department is on a clear improvement trajectory. Having recently appointed this strong team and invested in curriculum development, we’re now looking for the inspirational leader to take us to the next level and beyond national standards.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and inspire a talented team, building on strong foundations to achieve excellence
• Drive curriculum innovation and pedagogical development across KS3-5
• Develop and mentor your three TLR holders and ECTs, creating the next generation of mathematics leaders
• Shape strategic direction with genuine autonomy to innovate and implement your vision
• Collaborate with our Trust Director of Mathematics and subject hub network across four secondary schools
• Contribute to whole-school leadership (particularly attractive for those joining SLT as Associate Members)

We invest significantly in our leaders:

• Tailored CPD programme designed to accelerate your progression to senior leadership
• Access to Trust-wide leadership development and collaboration with colleagues across 12 schools
• Dedicated support from our Trust Director of Mathematics
• Regular participation in our secondary mathematics subject hub network
• For successful candidates joining the SLT: direct senior leadership experience including strategic planning, whole-school initiatives, and governance exposure

This role is explicitly designed as a springboard for further promotion. You’ll gain the experience, networks and support needed to progress to Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or beyond.

You Are:

• An outstanding mathematics teacher with proven impact in the classroom
• An experienced middle leader ready for headship of a large department, or an aspiring leader with second-in-department experience seeking your first Head of Department role
• Ambitious to progress into senior school leadership and seeking the platform to do so
• Committed to ensuring all students achieve their full potential in mathematics
• Collaborative and skilled at building high-performing teams
• Excited by the challenge of leading a department through its next phase of improvement

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, demonstrating how your skills and experience match the criteria in the Job Description and Person Specification and return directly to Notley High School on the email address provided below.

Application guidance notes are also available to assist you with completing your application.

Informal enquiries regarding the role can be made to the school office via email addressed to Mrs C Bird, Headteachers PA…