Head of Outreach and/ or Head of Mathematics

The University of Liverpool Maths School is a state sixth form that teaches mathematics, further mathematics, physics and computer science to talented and motivated 16 to 19-year-old students from a wide variety of backgrounds. Recently judged Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted, the school has achieved exceptional academic results since opening in September 2020, while providing a strongly inclusive and supportive pastoral environment for students.

We are looking for two inspiring and thoughtful mathematicians to

• Lead our team of expert mathematicians delivering A-Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, and much else
• Lead our outreach programme, which provides support, enrichment and inspiration to a large number of students across the Liverpool City Region. We collaborate with the University of Liverpool, the NW3 Mathshub, Axiom Maths, the Tutor Trust and other organisations in the delivery of our outreach work.

You will need to be an excellent teacher of mathematics with a strong commitment to equality of opportunities for young people. We are looking for an ambitious leader with strong communication skills, empathy for the needs of young people and the ability to build relationships with stakeholders and establish strong working relationships with schools and other providers.

Working at ULMaS gives you the opportunity to work with an exceptionally well motivated and committed group of young people and a warmly supportive staff team under a leadership that places a high priority on staff wellbeing and responding to the needs of staff and students. Exciting opportunities for development and promotion are available in the national network of specialist mathematics.

How to apply

Applicants should complete the online application form through the TES website/ app. 

The school is currently advertising two middle leadership roles for mathematics specialists:

• Head of Mathematics
• Head of Outreach

Depending on a variety of factors we may not ultimately be in a position to appoint to both roles before half term. In your application you should make it clear whether you wish to be considered for both roles, or only one of them.

The application should include a brief supporting statement outlining how the applicant’s skills, qualifications and experience are fitted to the role and meet or exceed the requirements of the person specification. The statement should explain how your experience and skills meet the requirements of the person specification and what might make you different from other candidates. It need not exceed 500 words.  

The closing date for applications is 2359 on Thursday 16th May 2024. 

Depending on the size of the shortlist, online interviews may be arranged with shortlisted candidates at the start of the week commencing 20th May, and second round interviews will take place in school on Wednesday 22nd May. We will contact you to discuss when an online first round interview would be convenient.