Head of Department - Maths

Post:
Head of Department - Maths

Contract Type:
Permanent

Salary Range:
Leadership Range L5 – L9 (£57,137 - £63,070 FTE)

Working Type:
Full time

Base:
Red House Academy, Rutherglen Road, Sunderland, SR5 5LN

Please note:

the post holder will be engaging in regulated activity, working mainly or wholly with children. This position is exempt from the rehabilitation of offender’s act 1974. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.

Northern Education Trust (NET) is a charitable education Trust with a good track record for school improvement. The Trust sponsors 30 academies; 17 secondary and 13 primaries across the North of England in fourteen Local Authority regions.

Red House Academy are seeking to appoint a Head of Maths (September start), who will lead the department and drive our students and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes. As Head of Department you will be accountable for the quality of teaching and learning as well as overall student outcomes within Maths. You will be required to present information and report to the senior leadership team, parents and Academy Council members as and when requested.

You will work closely with the relevant teachers within the Maths department to identify relevant department improvement issues, define and agree appropriate improvement targets and evaluate the impact of these on the quality of teaching and learning. Within the department you will line manage two classroom teachers, the second in department and a one-to-one tutor. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching across a range of age and ability using a variety of teaching styles and approaches.

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

In accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the interview process.

The Trust is committed to considering flexible working requests.

The Trust is committed to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. All posts are subject to enhanced disclosure and barring service checks. We expect all adults to share our commitment to safeguarding and the health and wellbeing of our pupils.

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For more information, please contact Lauren Auchterlonie, Business Manager, at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Closing date:
Midday, Sunday 15th February 2026.