Director of Learning - Maths
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 03 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | Heb ei nodi |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Competitive |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 05 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Oldham , OL9 9QY |
| Cwmni: | inploi |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 75782872 |
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Director of Maths
Maternity Cover - 1 Year Fixed Term, Full-time. Required to start: April 2026
We are seeking to appoint an outstanding and committed Director of Mathematics to provide maternity cover for a period of one year in our large and thriving Catholic secondary school.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and inspirational classroom practitioner with strong leadership skills to lead a successful and well-resourced Mathematics department. The successful candidate will be passionate about improving outcomes for all students and committed to upholding the distinctive Catholic ethos of our school.
The role
As Director of Mathematics, you will:
- Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Mathematics department
- Inspire and support a team of dedicated teachers to deliver high-quality teaching and learning
- Monitor and raise standards of attainment and progress across all key stages
- Contribute to whole-school improvement and work collaboratively with senior leaders
- Promote a culture of high expectations, inclusion, and academic excellence
The Ideal Candidate Will:
- Be an outstanding teacher of Mathematics with a proven track record of excellent results
- Have experience of leading or contributing significantly to departmental development
- Demonstrate strong organisational, interpersonal and leadership skills
- Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
- Support and uphold the values and ethos of a Catholic school
What We Offer:
- State-of-the-art facilities, including fully fitted IT equipment in every classroom
- A dedicated reprographics room and an in-house IT support team
- A funded Employee Assistance Programme and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing
- A supportive and collaborative staff team, dedicated to developing the very best teaching and learning practice
- Opportunities for professional development and leadership experience
- Enthusiastic pupils and a school culture built on care, respect and aspiration
Saint Jon Henry Newman Catholic College information
Saint John Henry Newman Catholic College is an inclusive 11-16 voluntary academy and is part of the Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust, located in Oldham, ten minutes from Manchester city centre and the breath-taking Pennines. The school is situated in a modern building with state-of-the-art facilities and enjoys excellent transport links. We are blessed to represent a ‘close-knit’, diverse and talented Catholic community that sees relationships with students and their families as integral to the success of every individual, as well as the belief that there are no limits to a child’s potential, irrespective of background.
Closing date: 12th February 2026 at 9am
if you would like to know more, we would be delighted to welcome you to visit our school prior to application. Please contact Lisa Burns on 0161 785 8858 or by emailing newmanhr@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk
To request a copy of the required application form or to submit a completed application, please email: Newmanhr@newmanrc.oldham.sch.uk
Emmaus Catholic Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of DfE, KCSiE 2025, this includes satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced with barred list information check and satisfactory references. As part of our Safer Recruitment Practices.
As an employer we do not offer visa sponsorship If you require a Skilled Worker visa to work in the UK.
Supporting Documents
↗ Director of Maths Job Description↗ Director of Maths Person Specification
↗ Teacher Application Form
↗ Notes for Applicants
↗ Consent to Obtain References
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