Head of Mathematics

Job Description

Position: Head of Mathematics

Line Manager: Deputy Head Academic

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time with the ability to teach another subject an advantage

Salary: Main Professional Scale at the point appropriate for your qualifications & experience

Start Date: Monday 7th September 2026

Are you an enthusiastic, dynamic and engaging Maths teacher with the ability to meet the needs of our Key Stage 2 and 3 learners? Are you able to inspire our young mathematicians, providing support and challenge for all?

Salisbury Cathedral School is looking for a first-class Head of Mathematics, with the ability to offer a second subject an advantage.

Nestled in the heart of the cathedral close in Salisbury, our school is surrounded by idyllic woodlands and has access to all the school's beautiful grounds and facilities – the perfect place for taking the learning of Maths outdoors, building on our vision for teaching and learning to be active, engaging and not just classroom based!

The successful candidate will join a happy and thriving community. At SCS, we have a genuine team spirit and every single person is uniquely valued for who they are and what they bring to our community.

Blending tradition, informality and innovation, we work hard to offer a vibrant and stimulating professional environment.

This job description will be reviewed annually and may be subject to amendment at any time, after consultation with the post holder. It is not a comprehensive statement of procedures and tasks, but sets out the main expectations of Salisbury Cathedral School in relation to the post holder’s professional responsibilities and duties.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake departmental self-evaluation throughout the school

• To oversee continuity, progression, differentiation and entitlement for more and less able students throughout Key Stages 1, 2 and 3

• To develop curriculum and teaching methods in line with policies and to give guidance on teaching methods

• To be accountable to the Head

• To create a safe working and learning environment

• To provide efficient management and organisation of accommodation and learning resources, including IT

• To explore opportunities for new resources

• To oversee the delivery of the department's curriculum

• To contribute to the review, development and management of the department's curriculum as required

• To oversee and organise the teaching resources for each group of pupils taught within the financial parameters of the department

• To maintain outcomes of achievement from students taught

• To maintain an attractive classroom environment

• To develop continual updating of knowledge and understanding of the department's curriculum through personal reading and research

• To attend required meetings with colleagues and parents relative to duties outlined in this job description in line with the published schedule

• To participate in whole school evaluation and INSET

• To support the training and induction of new staff and ECTs with the assistance of the Head

• To line-manage members of the Mathematics department as requested

• To oversee a programme of visits for pupils to enhance their understanding in the subject taught

• To provide parent workshops to enable them to support the learning of their children

Management Responsibilities

• To provide leadership by example

• To manage and develop working relations with all colleagues at Salisbury Cathedral School

• To manage and support your team to ensure they deliver the highest standards of provision

• To lead celebratory assemblies on an agreed basis

• To have responsibility as a middle manager at SCS through the role of Head of Mathematics

• Members of staff should, always work within the framework provided by the school's policy statements to fulfil the general aims and objectives of Salisbury Cathedral School

Head of Department Responsibilities

• To provide leadership by example

• To monitor pupil progress in maths throughout the age range at SCS

• To oversee, contribute to and participate in the corporate planning of the Mathematics Department at SCS

• To manage, monitor, support, motivate and lead the teaching of mathematics and co-ordinate the work of the appropriate teachers

• To lead professional development by coaching / peer support / target setting / training needs and provision

• To manage and develop working relations with the Head and the Leadership Team

• To develop high standards of teaching and learning by monitoring and taking effective action

• To set targets for pupil improvement using benchmark data with the assistance of the Head of Assessment

• To participate in School Evaluation and INSET

• To present to governors when required

• To establish resource needs, set priorities for spending and allocate those resources within financial parameters set by the Finance team

• To develop high standards of display and presentation of materials

• To maintain standards of discipline in line with school policies

• To complete all assessment requirements, including homework, coursework and entrance exam assessments

• To prepare those children taking 13+ scholarship examinations

• To report and record each pupil's progress and achievement

• To draw up an Annual Departmental Plan for the School Development Plan

• To be responsible for gathering information to develop and improve student achievement

• To ensure departmental handbooks, schemes of work and lesson plans are up to date

• To evaluate the department’s documentation to ensure it meets statutory requirements

Pastoral Care

• Take a full part in the pastoral arrangements of SCS including attendance at assemblies

• To perform the tasks and duties of a Form Tutor

Other Considerations

• Members of staff should always work within the framework provided by the school's policy statements to fulfil the general aims and objectives of Salisbury Cathedral School

• To contribute to the co-curricular life of Salisbury Cathedral School

• To assist or lead in the organisation and management of mathematic- related events and co- curricular activities

• To undertake such other duties as the Head or Senior Leadership Team may reasonably request

• To continue the roles outlined in this job description to the highest level

All school staff are expected to

• Work towards and support the school vision and the current school objectives outlined in the School Development Plan

• Carry out the work of this School to the best of your ability, displaying initiative and enthusiasm and recognising that its status as preparatory and pre-prep, boarding and day school and also a choir school places additional demands and responsibilities on staff who choose to work here

• Support your colleagues and their work, building on all that is good and helping to re-shape what could be better

• Do all you can, by the relationships that you build with pupils, staff, parents, and wider community, to promote the caring ethos of the School and reflect its Christian foundation

• Support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding pupils

• Work within the school’s health and safety policy to ensure a safe working environment for staff, students and visitors

• Maintain high professional standards of attendance, punctuality, appearance, conduct and positive, courteous relations with pupils, parents and colleagues

• Engage actively in the performance review process

• Adhere to policies as set out in the employment handbook and staff handbooks

• Undertake other reasonable duties related to the job purpose required from time to time

Essential Person Specification

• QTS or equivalent

• Maths specialism

• Experience teaching Key Stage 2 and 3 pupils

• Flexibility and adaptability

• Ability to work with other colleagues

• Motivated to work with young people

• Ability to form and maintain positive relationships and personal boundaries with children, parents and colleagues

• Positive approach towards maintaining a purposeful learning environment

Desirable Person Specification

• Ability to teach a second subject

• Experience of working in an independent prep school

• Experience of preparing for Common Entrance, 11+ and Scholarships

• Minibus Driver

• Good sense of humour

• Ability to coach games

What can we offer you?

• Salary: SCS Scale at the point appropriate for your qualifications and experience

• A comprehensive induction programme and ongoing support

• In conjunction with Education Support we are able to offer an employee assistance programme

• A cycle to work scheme and with Edenred

• A childcare voucher scheme via salary sacrifice

• Lunch provided during term time

• Free on site parking

• Teachers will be automatically enrolled in our Royal London pension scheme

• Staff are entitled to up to 50% discount on their children's school fees

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for this post, please complete the application form on the TES website.

Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2026

Interviews: Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th April 2026

For any queries, please speak to:

Mrs Charli Hilliard, HR Administrator:

01722 555318 or hr@salisburycathedralschool.com

Applications will only be accepted from candidates completing the application form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed application forms.

Candidates should be aware that all posts in the School involve some degree of responsibility for safeguarding children, although the extent of that responsibility will vary according to the nature of the post. Accordingly this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as ‘spent’, must be declared.

The successful applicant will be required to complete a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at the appropriate level for the post.

Salisbury Cathedral School will seek references on shortlisted candidates prior to interview and may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.

If candidates are currently working with children, on either a paid or voluntary basis, their current employer will be asked about disciplinary offences, including disciplinary offences relating to children or young persons (whether the disciplinary sanction is current or time expired), and whether they have been the subject of any child protection allegations or concerns and, if so, the outcome of any enquiry or disciplinary procedure. If they are not currently working with children but have done so in the past, that previous employer will be asked about those issues. Where neither their current nor previous employment has involved working with children, their current employer will still be asked about their suitability to work with children, although the employer may, where appropriate, answer ‘not applicable’ if their duties have not brought them into contact with children or young persons.

Candidates should be aware that provision of false information is an offence and could result in the application being rejected or summary dismissal if they have already been selected, as well as possible referral to the police and/or DCSF Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.

For candidates invited to interview

Interviews will be conducted in person and the areas explored will include suitability to work with children. Further details of specific interview content will be sent to selected candidates ahead of interview dates.

All candidates invited to interview must bring documents confirming any educational and professional qualifications that are necessary or relevant for the post (e.g. the original or certified copy of certificates, diplomas etc.) Where originals or certified copies are not available for the successful candidate, written confirmation of the relevant qualifications must be obtained from the awarding body.

All candidates invited to interview must also bring with them:

• Photographic proof of ID (driving licence or passport)

• Proof of right to work in the UK (passport, or a full UK birth/adoption certificate, together with an official document giving their permanent National Insurance number)

• A utility bill or financial statement showing the candidate’s current name and address and dated within the last three months

• Where appropriate any documentation evidencing a change of name

• Please note that originals of the above are necessary.

• Photocopies or certified copies will not be sufficient.

Conditional Offers to successful candidates

Any offer to a successful candidate will be conditional upon:

• Receipt of at least two satisfactory references (if these have not already been received)

• Verification of identity and qualifications

• A satisfactory DBS check

• Verification of professional status such as GTC registration,

• QTS Status (where required)

• Where the successful candidate has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years, such checks and confirmations as the school may require in accordance with statutory guidance

• Verification of medical fitness in accordance with DCFS Circular 4/99 Physical and Mental Fitness to Teach of Teachers and Entrants to Initial Teacher Training

• Satisfactory completion of the probationary period

Warning

Where a candidate is found to be on the DfE Barred List/List 99 or the Protection of Children Act List, or the DBS disclosure shows they have been disqualified from working with children by a Court; or found to have provided false information in, or in support of, their application; or the subject of serious expressions of concern as to their suitability to work with children; the facts will be reported to the Police and/or the DfE Children’s Safeguarding Operation Unit.

Safeguarding

Salisbury Cathedral School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We recognise that keeping children and young people safe is paramount. Preventing those who might wish to harm or abuse children from engaging in any area of responsibility at Salisbury Cathedral School, whether paid or voluntary, is a top priority. The whole School community is expected to share this commitment.

We realise that all staff, whether paid or voluntary, have a duty to keep young people safe and to protect them from sexual, physical or emotional harm. Children have the right to be safe and to be treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, trusted adults are expected to take reasonable steps to ensure the safety and wellbeing of pupils and adopt a child-centred approach considering, at all times, the best interests of the child. Failure to do so may be regarded as professional neglect.

Equal Opportunities

Salisbury Cathedral School is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all people who work and study at the School. We respect and value the diversity of our staff and pupils.

We seek to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse community at large, as we value the individual contributions of all people. We will treat all employees with respect and dignity and provide a working environment free from unlawful discrimination, harassment or victimisation.

We will not tolerate any form of behaviour or activity that discriminates on the grounds of gender, marital status, family responsibilities, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, religious belief, ethnicity, age, disability and unrelated criminal convictions.