Head of Maths

Head of Maths The Featherstone Academy, Pontefract Road, Featherstone, WF7 5AJ Salary: L6-L10 Hours: Full time Contract: Permanent Start Date: 24 August 2026 The Featherstone Academy seeks to appoint an inspiring and ambitious Head of Mathematics to lead our accomplished team. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher with the skills to motivate and engage students, and a relentless ambition to enrich pupils’ lives. As Head of Mathematics you will: Lead the skilled and dedicated maths department, shaping their development and offering guidance, support and examples of inspirational practice to colleagues. Raise standards of student engagement, attainment and achievement in maths Effectively evaluate the implementation of the maths curriculum and strategically plan for its future development. This role may appeal to: An existing Head of Department who wants to come and lead a high performing team of exceptional teachers and learn from systems and processes that have made a real difference over time An aspirant Head of Department who is looking to learn in preparation for their next steps Whatever your current role, this is an opportunity not to be missed. We are proud to be part of Resilience Multi Academy Trust. Our ethos of resilience, empowerment and aspiration has helped to transform our schools as well as the lives of students and teachers. Our academies are a place where staff are supported to teach in the classroom through strategies which adhere to the principles of effective teaching. Colleagues learn and grow alongside our students and feel that they are making a real difference to the lives of those they teach. We believe that traditional values of discipline and respect are sacrosanct. We do not tolerate bullying, defiance or rudeness, and this has made for a harmonious and safe learning environment for our young people and a supportive environment for staff. Also, as a growing Multi-Academy Trust, there are always opportunities f