Second in Mathematics

Lead. Inspire. Make a difference in Mathematics.

Are you an exceptional Mathematics teacher ready to take the next step in your leadership journey?

Do you have the passion, ambition and enthusiasm to inspire students and help shape the future of Mathematics within a highly successful department?

We are looking for an outstanding Second in Mathematics to join our school and work alongside the Director Of Mathematics in leading a committed and talented team. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher who is ready to develop their leadership experience, make a genuine contribution to departmental improvement and help ensure that every student achieves their potential.

Mathematics at The Hayfield School is about much more than learning rules and formulae. We want our students to think logically, reason confidently, solve problems and develop resilience to tackle challenging concepts. We want then to appreciate the importance of Mathematics in everyday life and develop the knowledge and skills to succeed both in school and beyond.

As Second in Mathematics, you will play an important role in making that vision a reality, joining an outstanding team and contributing to its continued success.

What will you be responsible for?

Working closely with the Director of Mathematics, you will support the strategic development and day-to-day leadership of the department, helping to ensure that every student receives an ambitious, coherent and engaging Mathematics education.

You will:

• Support, inspire and develop the Mathematics team, helping to create a culture of collaboration, high expectations and continuous improvement.

• Work alongside the Director of Mathematics to develop and implement an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum across Key Stages 3 and 4.

• Take responsibilty for delegated areas of departmental leadership and contribute to the ongoing development of the subject.

• Embed and promote numeracy across the whole-school curriculum.

• Ensure a coherent and continuous learning journey in mathematics from KS2 to KS3, building on prior knowledge and securing strong foundations for future learning.

• Analyse KS3 data to identify gaps and barriers to learning, implementing targeted interventions to improve outcomes.

• Promote consistently high standards of teaching, learning, assessment and behaviour.

• Support and develop colleagues through coaching, sharing effective practice and contributing to professional development.

• Monitor student progress and use assessment intelligently to identify priorities and improve outcomes.

• Help ensure that all students, regardless of background or starting point, are challenged and supported to succeed.

• Promote a love of Mathematics through enrichment opportunities, mathematical challenges, competitions and wider curriculum activities.

• Contribute actively to whole-school improvement and the wider life of the school.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner and enthusiastic emerging leader who can combine high expectations with warmth, energy and a genuine commitment to young people.

You will have:

• Excellent subject knowledge and a passion for Mathematics.

• A proven track record of strong classroom practice.

• The ability to motivate and inspire both students and colleagues.

• High expectations of achievement, behaviour and personal development.

• A clear understanding of what makes an ambitious, coherent and engaging Mathematics curriculum.

• Strong organisational and communication skills.

• The confidence to support improvement, take initiative and bring colleagues with you.

• A commitment to inclusion and ensuring that every student can succeed.

• The ambition and enthusiasm to develop your leadership skills and contribute to the continued success of the department.

Previous experience of departmental leadership or responsibility for a subject area is desirable, but we are equally interested in hearing from exceptional teachers who are ready to take their first step into a middle leadership role.

Why join us?

At The Hayfield School, we believe that great schools are built by great people.

We are ambitious for our students and expect high professional standards, but we also believe strongly in kindness, decency, resilience and creativity and a strong work ethic. We believe in treating people as individuals. We want our staff to feel valued, supported and able to do their best work.

Our most recent Ofsted inspection recognised that:

“Leaders have created a culture in which the school’s values of kindness, decency and a strong work ethic are lived out by pupils and staff.”

Staff wellbeing matters to us. Ofsted also recognised that leaders consider the impact of decisions on staff wellbeing and that staff feel valued in their roles.

Joining us means becoming part of a school community that combines high aspirations with a supportive and collaborative culture. You will work alongside colleagues who are passionate about their subjects, committed to improving outcomes and keen to share their expertise.

You will benefit from:

• The opportunity to join an outstanding Mathematics department with high expectations and a shared commitment to excellence.

• A collaborative team of dedicated subject specialists who share resources, ideas and effective practice.

• Enthusiastic students who respond positively to high-quality teaching.

• A supportive and approachable leadership team.

• High-quality professional development to strengthen your teaching and support your career progression.

• Opportunities to develop your expertise, take on additional responsibilities and progress your career.

• A culture that values collaboration, professional learning and staff wellbeing.

• Modern, well-equipped working environments.

• Employee wellbeing support and a benefits package, including:

• A 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling services and wellbeing support.

• Westfield Health Plan, supporting a range of everyday healthcare costs, including physiotherapy, optical, dental and chiropody.

• Access to GP telephone appointments at home and abroad, 364 days per year.

• Membership of the Teachers' Pension Scheme

• Blue Light Card membership, offering access to a range of discounts and savings across shopping, travel and leisure (small membership fee payable by the employee).

• EV Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme.

• Free on-site parking.

Why Mathematics matters

We want our students to leave school with more than just the ability to calculate and recall mathematical facts. We want them to be confident problem-solvers, logical thinkers and independent learners who can apply their knowledge, reason mathematically and approach challenges with resilience.

Mathematics opens doors to future opportunities and equips young people with skills that are essential in an increasingly complex world.

As Second in Mathematics, you will have the opportunity to help shape how our students experience the subject, supporting colleagues and inspiring young people to develop confidence, curiosity and a genuine appreciation of Mathematics.

If you are excited by that prospect, we would love to hear from you.

Come and meet us

We know that choosing your next school is an important decision, and we want prospective applicants to have the opportunity to find out more about us as part of the recruitment process.

As part of the interview day, shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to take a tour of the school, meet members of our staff and see our working environment first-hand. This will provide you with an opportunity to experience our school and get a feel for our culture, students and community.

If you are passionate about Mathematics and would like to join an outstanding department within a school that is ambitious for its students and genuinely values its staff, we would love to hear from you.

To have an informal conversation about the role, please contact Paula Kynman, HR Manager pky@thehayfieldschool.co.uk or call 01302 770589.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

In accordance with the Department for Education's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance, an online search will be completed on all shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any relevant information will be discussed further with the applicant during the recruitment process.

The Hayfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We reserve the right to close advertisements early; therefore, the advertisement will close either on the advertised date or on the day a decision is made to close it early.