Head of Maths
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands, B10 0QH |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763501_1769007185 |
Summary
City of Birmingham School
Curriculum Leader of Maths
MPS/UPS + 1 SEN (£2,786) + TLR2 (£8,610)
Required from April 2026
City of Birmingham School is looking for an ambitious and inspirational leader of maths to continue developing the maths curriculum, enhance teaching within the department and boost outcomes for pupils across our secondary sites.
Why Join Us?
We have made strides in our curriculum development over the last five years and we have dynamic and exciting curriculum leaders in post across the school. The maths department is strong, supported by a range of experienced and talented subject specialists. The successful candidate has the opportunity to build on the foundation of the existing maths curriculum, shaping the future of maths at COBS to ensure best outcomes for all pupils in our school. We have the resource to invest into the department and seek someone with the ability, vision and drive to continue raising standards. We welcome experienced maths leaders looking for a new and exciting place of work, or those with less experience but the determination and potential to develop maths across our secondary campuses. We will work with the successful candidate to advance their leadership skills, offering opportunities for wider leadership responsibilities and progression where appropriate.
Our Belief
We firmly believe that, despite their diverse educational experiences, our pupils can achieve the same national qualifications as their mainstream peers. We are looking for a maths leader with prior experience of teaching maths at KS3 and GCSE in a mainstream setting, who is passionate about the subject and can inspire pupils through high quality teaching and learning, ensuring every pupil reaches their potential.
Our Environment
As Birmingham LA's Pupil Referral Unit, we educate permanently excluded pupils. Pupils at COBS are diverse - many have SEND and we have a high proportion of Pupil Premium pupils.
Located across eight campuses in the city, our teams of teachers and support staff work together to teach pupils with complex social, emotional needs and challenging behaviours. We follow a broadly mainstream curriculum, with the same level of academic rigour that is seen in other schools. However, despite our high standards, our inclusive practices, additional pastoral care and small class size allows us to meet the needs of each individual in the classroom.
What We Offer
- A forward-thinking school committed to continual improvement and innovation
- A welcoming and friendly environment with a positive ethos
- An off-timetable management day every week to allow curriculum leaders to see their colleagues in other campuses
- Bi-weekly full day of PPA that can be taken from home - supplemented with additional PPA within a school week
- Opportunities to build positive relationships and support children
- A supportive, enthusiastic, dedicated, and highly motivated staff and governors
- Opportunities to be part of delivering an exciting curriculum
- Continuous professional development opportunities
Who We Are Looking ForWe welcome applications from outstanding practitioners who are:
- Passionate about teaching, learning and pupil progress
- Enthusiastic about maths and keen to remain up to date with national
changes and updates within the subject area
- Dynamic and resilient
- Forward-thinking and determined to make a difference
How to ApplyTo request an application pack or to arrange a visit to the school, contact Jodie Massie at Hays:
T: 07761446571
E:
Closing date for applications: 12pm Friday 30th January
Interviews: w/b 9th February 2026
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
All staff are expected to understand and be committed to Equal Opportunities in employment and school delivery.Safeguarding Commitment - City of Birmingham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment:
- Ability to support the local authority agenda relating to safeguarding
- Ability to form and maintain appropriate relationships with children and young people
- Emotional resilience and a positive attitude towards authority and maintaining discipline
- An enhanced DBS check is required for this post
- Issues identified in references will be addressed at interview
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