Head of Maths

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Job Title:   Head of Maths (Secondary)
Location:   Glebedale School, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 3AY
Hours:        37.5 per week | Monday – Friday | Monday 8am - 4pm & Tuesday to Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Salary:       Up to £45,000 per annum (depending on experience, not pro rata)
Contract:   Permanent | Term Time Only
Start:         September 2026
UK applicants only – no sponsorship available

About the Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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

About You

We're looking for someone who is:

• 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.

About us

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 40 pupils from the Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire and Cheshire areas. At our last Ofsted in July 2025, 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.

We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a ‘Great Place to Work’ for the sixth year running.

Why Join Us?

We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.

• 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

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Whilst we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, Outcomes First Group does not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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