Head of Department for Maths

Ash Hill Academy are looking to appoint a Head of Department for Maths to join our academy in September 2026 on a part-time for 6.5 hours per week (one day), permanent basis. Are you looking for a role that will enable you to influence and give direction to the children in your classes? Do you want to work for a Trust that is transforming educational outcomes for students in some of the most deprived areas in the North of England? If so, this could be the role for you. Join Ash Hill Academy – A Place Where Excellence Thrives Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a school that is making waves in education? At Ash Hill Academy, we are more than just a school. We are a thriving community driven by ambition, excellence, and a shared commitment to transforming lives. With exceptional results, a vibrant culture, and state-of-the-art facilities, this is your opportunity to become part of something truly extraordinary. Why Ash Hill Academy? A Rising Star in Yorkshire. Nationally Exceptional: In 2024, Ash Hill Academy ranked in the top 16 schools in Yorkshire for progress, with an exceptional Progress 8 score of +0.25. Outcomes were outstanding, with 68% of students achieving Grade 4+ in both English and Maths and 49% achieving Grade 5+ in both subjects. In 2025, results once again demonstrated sustained excellence and consistency, with 68% achieving Grade 4+/4+ and an incredible 50% achieving Grade 5+/5+ in English and Maths. Nationally, the context makes this achievement even more significant. Across England, 1,228 secondary schools have more than 20% white working-class pupils taking GCSEs. Of those schools, only 21 (1.7%) achieve a positive Progress 8 score. Ash Hill Academy is proud to be one of those 21 schools. Nationally, just 18.6% of white working-class pupils achieve a Grade 5+ strong pass in English and Maths. At Ash Hill Academy, 40% of this cohort secured Grade 5+/5+, more than double the national average. We are proud to be th