Job Description

Head of Mathematics

Full time, Permanent role

M1 - UPS3: 32,916 - 51,048 + TLR 1B - 12,516

Start Date - September 2026

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.


Due to the current post holder working towards a phased retirement, we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced leader to lead our mathematic faculty. This position would be ideal for someone looking for the next step in Middle Leadership, perhaps looking to Senior Leadership in the future.


The successful candidate will be passionate about Mathematics at Key stages 3, 4 and 5 and have the ability and drive to develop mathematics' teaching expertise in others. They will be an excellent leader of people and understand how to secure the very best outcomes for all of our students.


As a school we offer:

a strong team environment that takes staff well-being seriously a dedicated Senior Leadership Team who want to see colleagues progress and flourish in their careers support from the wider Trust including numerous CPD opportunities access to Schools' Advisory Service, offering mental health and wellbeing support to staff Generous employer contribution to Local Government and Teacher Pensions Scheme Free onsite parking Cycle 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.

If you are interested in a visit or would like to find out more about the role please email headteacher@josephwhitaker.orgor alternatively please call 01623 792 327.


The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification in order to be offered the post, will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken during the recruitment process and this may include online searches.


We welcome applications regardless of age, gender, ethnicity or religion.


Closing date for applications is

9.00am

Monday 23

rd

February 2026.

Interviews are expected to be held shortly afterwards.