Job Description
Lead and Inspire as a Head of Maths in Darwen
MAT Recruitment is proud to represent a forward-thinking and ambitious school in , currently seeking a passionate and experienced Head of Maths to lead the faculty from September 2026. This is a full-time, permanent position that blends subject expertise with strategic leadership and team development.
As a middle leader, you will guide teaching practice, curriculum innovation, and student outcomes across the Maths department. You’ll inspire a team of educators, ensure standards are met or exceeded, and play a key role in shaping a high-performing faculty.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the Maths team.
- Raise and maintain standards across the faculty, as well as raising the profile of the faculty within the academy.
- Plan high quality lessons and lead the delivery of consistently good and outstanding teaching and learning opportunities.
- Carry out the day-to-day duties of a classroom teacher.
- To strategically plan for the development of the following areas demonstrating impact of these on learning and progress of pupils
- Create and engaging environment for learners of all abilities
- To narrow the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through:
- Implementing and managing an appropriate assessment strategy
- Ensuring a curriculum which facilitates the progress of all learners
- Ensuring responsive interventions across Maths
As part of an on-going review of monitoring of student progress, you have three core roles within the faculty:
- Making judgements about the standards of students achievement.
- Evaluating all aspects of teaching and learning and setting priorities for improvement across the faculty.
- Leading sustainable improvement by identifying targets for improvement, by developing and leading strategies to achieve these targets and by quality assuring the delivery of the curriculum.
You will be joining a strong and supportive team. The successful candidate will be an enthusiastic team player, who narrows the gaps in the achievement of all groups of learners through implementing high quality teaching which directly impacts upon pupil progress. Including a curriculum which facilities the progress of all learners to ensure responsive interventions across the subject.
About You
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant degree.
- Experienced educator
- Proven track record of raising attainment and engaging learners.
- Strong subject knowledge and understanding of current pedagogy.
- Commitment to professional development and inclusive practice.
Safeguarding & Safer Recruitment
MAT Recruitment and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.All appointment are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS (including barred list check)
- Identity and Right to Work verification
- Two satisfactory reference confirming suitability to work with children
- Verification of qualifications
- Online searches for shortlisted candidates as part of our safer recruitment process (KCSIE 2025)
- Clarification of any employment gaps
How to apply:
Please complete our online application form — CVs alone will not be accepted.
For further information, please contact the team today on 0330 1244 363 or email us enquiries@matrecruitment.com
This recruitment process is carried out in accordance with MAT Recruitment Ltd's Safer Recruitment Policy, the REC Education Audit Framework (Placement 2020) and Keeping Safe in Education (2025).