Head of Mathematics
Sherborne School
Sherborne, Dorset
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Salary:
- + Benefits (Pension, Free School Meal, Staff Parking, Reduced Gym Membership, Free exercise classes, Employee Assistance Programme, Free Eye Tests, Cycle to Work Scheme)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1 January 2027
- Apply by:
- 5 August 2026
Job overview
Sherborne Schools Group is seeking to appoint a dynamic, creative and inspirational Head of Mathematics at Sherborne Boys. The successful candidate will lead and manage the Mathematics Department while teaching across the School. They will be an outstanding classroom teacher with excellent subject knowledge, a proven track record of delivering high-quality teaching and learning, and a strong commitment to enabling all pupils to achieve their full academic potential.
The postholder will provide strategic leadership for the department, fostering a culture of academic excellence, innovation and collaboration. While their primary place of work will be Sherborne Boys, the postholder will also be expected to contribute to and support initiatives across the wider Sherborne Schools Group.
For further details, please see attached job description.
Closing date Wednesday 5 August 2026 and interviews likely to take place week commencing 17 August 2026.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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About Sherborne School
Sherborne is a boys’ independent school situated in the shadow of Sherborne Abbey. Founded by Royal Charter in 1550, the school has roots going back to the origins of the See of Sherborne in 705. There are eight boarding houses accommodating a total of about 550 boys (aged 13-18). Sherborne Boys is an extraordinary community with a rich heritage and ambitious outlook. The boys are talented, engaged and interesting, and staff are likewise. The co-curricular provision is of outstanding breadth and quality.
Sherborne Schools Group Recruitment and Selection Policy Statement
Sherborne Schools Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants for this post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers, criminal record check and social media checks. All positions within the Schools are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.
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