Director of Maths and Numeracy

Director of Maths and NumeracyFull Time, Permanent Salary Range: M1 - UPS3 £32,916 - £51,048 plus TLR 1C (£14,867) Required for September 2026 or January 2027 The Joseph Whitaker School is a popular 11-18 school, in Rainworth, a village just outside of Mansfield. It serves the three local villages of Blidworth, Rainworth and Ravenshead and has around 1360 students. We are excited to advertise a new leadership role within The Joseph Whitaker School. This post has faculty and whole school leadership responsibilities, providing an opportunity for someone to take up a significant lead role in the strategic development of the Maths faculty and the wider school, with respect to numeracy across the curriculum. The successful applicant will be a talented classroom teacher of Mathematics and experienced leader, with the ability to ensure that all students are able to fulfil their potential and benefit from a safe, supportive and inclusive learning environment. The role includes line management responsibility for the Head of Maths and other colleagues, as well as working across the school to drive improvements in numeracy and financial literacy. For information about this role please refer to the candidate pack which also includes Job Description and Person Specification. As a school we offer: A strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriouslyA dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careersSupport from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunitiesAccess to Schools’ Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staffGenerous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions SchemeFree onsite parkingCycle to work scheme On the application form, please focus on a detailed 'supporting statement' taking into account the person specification and indicating why you would be the best person for us to recruit to this position. Please email headteacher@josephwhitaker.org if yo