Head of Department - Mathematics
| Posting date: | 28 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bolton, BL4 0DH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75781492 |
Summary
Head of Department - Mathematics
Salary: Leadership Scale L10-L12
£64,688 to £67,897 per annum
Permanent
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of our Mathematics Department. We are looking to appoint a Head Mathematics who is committed to ensuring our young people are equipped with the maths skills, fluency and reasoning to be successful and make accelerated progress in mathematics. We are looking for an ambitious, inspirational, committed Head of Department who has a proven track record of increasing outcomes for young people in maths, and is passionate about their subject.
This position would suit an experienced Head of Department, or someone new to post who has experience as a postholder in a successful mathematics department. The successful candidate will be mentored and supported by our Deputy Headteacher.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a school and staff body who put students at the centre of all we do. You will be joining a team that is committed, welcoming, supportive and friendly. We are an ambitious community, committed to our young people and supporting them on their journey to achieve their dreams and ambitions. We strive to meet the needs of every learner; we enthuse them, motivate them and support them to achieve their potential. We celebrate all success and truly believe that every student matters and that it is our job as educators to ensure they know and feel that they matter.
Harper Green is looking for its Head of Mathematics to;
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A full information pack which includes the job description and person specification is on the Trust website.
If you would like to discuss this vacancy further, please contact the HR Team at vacancies@harpergreen.net
To apply, please click on the link, and register for an account to complete our online application form: www.leverhulmeacademytrust.org/Vacancies/
Required for date to be negotiated with the successful candidate
Closing date: 9am on Monday 23rd February 2026
Interviews will be week commencing 23rd February 2026
The trust is committed to safer recruitment and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. The post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Barring Service clearance. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The Trust is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from as diverse a group as possible.
Harper Green School is part of Leverhulme Academy Trust, we believe that nurturing and supporting staff in team work and collaboration is essential if we are to provide the highest standard of education for all students within the Trust.
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