Director of Maths
| Posting date: | 07 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 May 2026 |
| Location: | Darlington, County Durham, DL2 2JG |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | f271650e-ea1a-463a-b139-65c8d7141950 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Lead Maths. Raise standards. Change lives.
We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Director of Maths to lead and develop a high performing mathematics department at Hurworth School. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about raising attainment and ensuring every student develops confidence, fluency, and a love of mathematics.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have strategic responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, outcomes, and staff development within the department, working closely with other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.
Lead Maths. Raise standards. Change lives.
We are seeking an ambitious and inspirational Director of Maths to lead and develop a high performing mathematics department at Hurworth School. This is a key leadership role, ideal for an exceptional practitioner who is passionate about raising attainment and ensuring every student develops confidence, fluency, and a love of mathematics.
As part of the Senior Leadership Team, you will have strategic responsibility for curriculum design, teaching and learning, outcomes, and staff development within the department, working closely with other senior leaders to drive whole-school improvement.
What the school offers its staff
In return we can offer high quality in-house coaching and mentoring; access to a wide range of professional development opportunities; access to Trust networks and professional development; access to Darlington networks; a highly supportive and collaborative staff; amazing children.
Information for applicants, including the job description and person specification for this role and an on-line application form, can be viewed at https://nalp.face-ed.co.uk/vacancies If you have any difficulties completing the on-line application form, please contact Sam Recruit on 01924 907319 or the People Team at people@nalp.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
An enhanced DBS check is required for this post and the successful applicant will either need to apply for a DBS or give the Trust consent to check their status if they are registered with the Update Service. An online search will be undertaken for shortlisted candidates as part of the recruitment process on information available in the public domain. Candidates should disclose anything that may be relevant in line with KCSIE. This search does not form part of the shortlisting process and candidates will have the chance to discuss any issues of concern at interview.