Job Description

St Mary's Catholic College

Wirral

Salary:

L5 - L10 57,137 - 64,691

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

01 January 2026

Apply by:

3 October 2025

Job overview

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Job Title


Head of Maths

Location


St Mary's Catholic College

Responsible To


SLT Maths Line Manager

Salary Grade


L5 - L10 57,137 - 64,691

Contract


This is a full-time, permanent contract

Start Date


January 2026 or sooner if possible

Closing Date for Applications


Friday 3rd October 2025 at 12.00pm

Interviews


Monday 10th October 2025

An enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Head of Maths is required to join a stable and supportive department at St Mary's.

This is an incredibly exciting opportunity for a candidate who is eager to be part of an organisation committed to securing the very highest educational standards for students. The Maths Department is established and collaborative, but outcomes are in need of significant and rapid improvement. We are therefore seeking someone with the skills, experience and determination to drive the team forward and deliver the improvements our students deserve. They will lead from the front, working closely with Maths colleagues, senior leaders, the Maths Hub and HFCMAT to build capacity and secure sustainable improvements.

The successful candidate will:

Share our vision for Catholic education.


Have high standards, passion and commitment to teaching across the full range of age and ability.


Demonstrate the leadership skills needed to inspire colleagues and secure rapid gains in student achievement.


This is a role that combines the opportunity to work with a supportive team with the challenge of leading sustained improvement, making a real difference to the lives of our young people.


If you have a proven track record of delivering excellence in these areas, we would be delighted to hear from you.


St Mary's Catholic College is proud to be part of the Holy Family Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.


We are looking for a Head of Department who:


Wants to transform children's lives and develop a love of Maths.


Can be accountable for student progress and development within the subject area


Is an excellent classroom practitioner


Can effectively manage and deploy teaching/support staff, financial and physical resources within the department to support the designated subject portfolio


Can lead a department and develop and enhance the teaching practice of others


Work well with staff and students alike


Wants to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens


Is interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development

We offer:

A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub and a cutting edge Teaching School Hub.


Mentoring and high level training


Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities to engage in system leadership


A caring environment with well-being and work/life balance at its core.


Inclusion in whole school and MAT teams - working together to achieve ambitious outcomes whilst valuing every individual's contribution

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, Holy Family Multi Academy Trust will undertake general online searches for all shortlisted candidates, this may include social media and video platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. Online searches will only examine data that is publicly available, and the aim is to identify any incidents or issues. Any areas of concern will be discussed during the interview process. To assist in this part of the process we would appreciate it if you would complete the attached Social Media form and return it with your application.

All applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability for the post regardless of sex, race or disability. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK.





To apply for this position, please send a covering letter, a completed application form and the completed recruitment documents attached to the vacancy listing to recruitment@hfcmat.com. Applications should be marked for the attention of Mr K Maddocks, Headteacher. For further information please visit the 'Vacancies' section on our website stmaryswallasey.com

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised closing date, so please apply as soon as you can.


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 and individually take responsibility for doing so.

About

St Mary's Catholic College

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St Mary's Catholic College

Wallasey Village, Wallasey
Merseyside
CH45 3LN
United Kingdom

+44 151 639 7531

St Mary's is proud to be part of the Holy Family Catholic Multi Academy Trust where we strive to develop individual excellence, embrace opportunities and build strong communities with Gospel Values at the heart.



St Mary's Catholic College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



The College is easily accessible from the M53, Junction 1 and a mile away from the Wallasey Tunnel.



www.stmaryswallasey.com

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