Key Role Information

Salary
MPS - UPS plus TLR £12,514.00
Job type
Full Time
Contract type
Permanent
Closing
27/05/2026 12:00
Interview
29 May 2026
Contract term
AYR - All year round
Pay grade
MPS - UPS plus TLR 1B £12,514.00
Department
Maths
Key stage
Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, Key Stage 5
Hours per week
1.00
Weeks per year
52.143
Visa sponsorship
No

Your Role

LEAD INSPIRE TRANSFORM MATHEMATICS.


We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and inspirational Head of Maths to lead our department to the next level.


This is your opportunity to make a real impact. As part of the Maths Hub, you will join a forward-thinking network of schools committed to excellence, collaboration and innovation in mathematics education.


You will set the vision, drive high standards and challenge underperformance to ensure outstanding outcomes for every student. We are looking for a strategic leader and skilled teacher who:

  • Has the ambition and energy to take the department to the next level
  • Inspires staff and students, creating a culture where maths thrives
  • Uses data and evidence to drive improvement and celebrate success
  • Develops and empowers staff to be the best they can be
  • Innovates and embraces challenge to shape the future of mathematics


We want someone who is passionate about mathematics and about people — someone who will lead with integrity, challenge with compassion and create opportunities for every student to achieve, succeed and love learning.


If you’re ready to make a difference and lead mathematics to new heights, we’d love to hear from you.


Join us. Drive improvement. Transform futures.


We are looking for teachers who: 

  • Want to transform children’s lives and develop a love of Maths
  • Are excellent classroom practitioners
  • Work well with staff and students alike
  • Are looking to join a community of schools that promotes the formation of young people into successful citizens
  • Are interested in developing their practice and committed to their own professional development


We offer: 

●  A unique opportunity to work for a MAT which is one of 87 national teaching school hubs and includes the lead school for Cheshire and Wirral Maths Hub

●  Mentoring and high level training

●  Encouragement to develop your career with excellent promotion opportunities and opportunities

●  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.


The Trust is committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, disability, marital status, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or pregnancy/maternity. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. 


Please note interviews will be held on Friday 29th May 2026.


If we receive 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.



Qualifications

Qualified Teacher Statusessential

St John Plessington Catholic Secondary School

Recruitment Team

recruitment@hfcmat.com

St John Plessington Catholic Va Academy
Old Chester Road
Bebington
Wirral
CH63 7LF

Safeguarding Information

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Applicants should note that, in accordance with the safeguarding vulnerable groups’ regime, it is their responsibility to have made any necessary registrations relevant at the time of making this application, which are required for people working or volunteering with children. Accordingly, applicants are put on notice that any offer of employment made will be conditional upon identity and right to work checks and the results of Disclosure & Barring Service and Teacher Services checks (where applicable). For those who have lived or worked outside of the UK, the offer will also be conditional on satisfactory overseas checks including, where necessary, the provision of a letter of professional standing.