Head of Mathematics Faculty

Salary or Hourly Rate

Salary Range: M1 - UPS3: £34,069 - £52,835 plus TLR 1B (£12,954)

Type of vacancy

Permanent

Work pattern

Full Time - Term Time Only

Work Base

The Joseph Whitaker School, Rainworth, NG21 0AG

Additional Documents

Recruitment Booklet September 2026.pdf – 632KB

Additional Documents

Head of Mathematics - Job Description.pdf – 287KB Closing Date 05 October 2026 09:00

Required for January 2027

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. With 1400 students, we are an 8 form entry school and have a healthy uptake of A level mathematics, we also have an A level Further mathematics course.

Due to the current post holder having stepped down to a phased retirement we are seeking to appoint a well-qualified and experienced leader to lead our mathematics faculty. This position would be ideal for someone looking for the next step in Middle Leadership, or perhaps looking to broaden their experience.

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

To apply, please visit the Trust website East Midlands Education Trust - Vacancies and complete the online application form. 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.

Please email headteacher@josephwhitaker.org if you would like to arrange a tour of the school prior to application and/or interview. Alternatively, please view our school website The Joseph Whitaker School - Home.

The successful candidates 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 on Monday 5 October 2026, Interviews will take place later that week.

We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates prior to that date. Should this prove successful we may close to new applicants earlier so please don’t delay in submitting your application.