Job Description

Salary

36,400 - 53,040 plus TLR1 10,174.00

Contractual hours

37.5

Basis

Full Time

Region

Sheffield

Job category/type

Mathematics

Date posted

28/01/2026

Job reference

REQ004609

Job title

: Head of Department for Maths

Location

: Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary

: Competitive Teacher Pay Scales (Negotiable) - 36,400 - 53,040 plus TLR1 10,174.00 and a 'Golden Hello' of 2000.00

Contract

: Permanent

Hours of work

: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 - 16:00 Monday - Friday

Sheffield Springs Academy is looking to appoint a Head of Department for Maths. We are looking for someone who can provide inspiring and outstanding leadership or quickly develop as an outstanding leader to ensure that learning and progress in Maths continue on an upward trajectory. The role may ideally suit someone who is looking to make the step into middle leadership or who is looking to build upon their current experience and success at that level.

We are looking for applicants who are able evidence a strong track record of student achievement and have the potential to make a significant impact on the lives and education of the children they teach. This will need to be demonstrated in your application and be clearly evident at interview.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated 'Good' academy. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies. Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 school. As part of United Learning our aim is to bring out 'the Best in Everyone' and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country who offers unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking.

What we would like from you:

A highly effective professional with excellent knowledge in their area of expertise, who can deliver exceptional outcomes. Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them. Someone who is passionate about Maths and who will inspire our students to be so as

We will offer you:

Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector. Excellent facilities and resources. Access to an outstanding professional development programme. Exceptional curriculum resources. Expert subject advice. Three extra INSET days for planning. At least one personal leave day a year. Polite, respectful and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential. Colleagues who are supportive, friendly and who are committed to each other's professional development. A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country. Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning. Excellent employee benefits which include a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions. Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy. Generous staff discount scheme. We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.


If you possess these qualities and share the academy's vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity, please contact

hr@unitedlearningyorks.org.uk

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.