Head of Maths

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UK applicants only – no sponsorship available.

Do you have the vision, passion and expertise to make Maths meaningful, engaging and accessible for every learner? At Glebedale School, we are looking for an exceptional Head of Maths to lead our Mathematics provision and inspire pupils to achieve more than they ever thought possible. This is more than a teaching role. It's an opportunity to shape a curriculum, lead a subject area, support colleagues and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people with social, emotional and mental health needs.

If you're an ambitious Maths specialist who thrives on helping pupils overcome barriers and discover success, we'd love to hear from you. As Head of Maths, you will lead the strategic development and delivery of Mathematics across the school, ensuring pupils receive a high-quality, engaging and inclusive education that builds confidence, resilience and achievement. You'll combine outstanding classroom practice with curriculum leadership, working closely with senior leaders and colleagues to raise standards, develop innovative approaches and create meaningful learning experiences for every pupil.

• Leading and developing an engaging Maths curriculum aligned with national standards
• Delivering inspiring Maths lessons that motivate and challenge learners
• Driving achievement, progress and positive outcomes across all key stages
• Supporting and developing colleagues to ensure consistently high-quality Maths provision
• Using assessment data to identify strengths, gaps and intervention opportunities
• Working closely with senior leaders and the SENCo to support pupil success
• Overseeing accredited Maths pathways including Functional Skills, Entry Level and GCSE
• Contributing to whole‑school improvement and promoting a culture of high expectations

• UK QTS or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge across number, algebra, geometry, statistics and problem‑solving
• Ability to plan and deliver accredited Maths pathways (Functional Skills, GCSE, Entry Level)
• Skilled in engaging learners through varied and differentiated teaching methods
• Understanding of assessment and how to use it to support progress
• Awareness of statutory requirements for pupils with additional needs
• Empathy, resilience and the ability to manage challenging behaviour
• Confident in analysing data for regulatory and accreditation purposes
• Degree‑level education and evidence of teaching competence

Glebedale School is a special needs school which provides provision for ages 7 years and upwards. We provide a nurturing and welcoming environment to SEMH pupils, and our curriculum has a keen focus on therapy, education and personal development. Our school aims to help pupils grow academically, socially and emotionally to enable them to become capable future citizens. We provide education to 30 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas.

At our last Ofsted in December 2022, we were rated “Good”. Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people’s lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact.

• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• “Your Wellbeing Matters” – mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits
• Hundreds of UK and international discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme
• Critical illness cover
• Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support