Associate Member of SLT & Head of Faculty Maths

Shorefields; Black Notley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Black Notley is seeking an Associate Member of SLT & Head of Faculty for Maths to lead a vibrant department. This role offers the opportunity to drive curriculum innovation, shape strategic initiatives, and mentor upcoming leaders. The successful candidate will have a proven background in classroom impact and substantial leadership experience. This full-time, permanent position comes with tailored leadership development opportunities and the chance to play a key role in improving educational standards.

Benefits

Tailored CPD programme

Access to leadership development across 12 schools

Support from Trust Director of Mathematics

Qualifications

• Outstanding mathematics teacher with proven impact in the classroom.
• Experienced middle leader ready for headship of a large department.
• Commitment to ensuring all students achieve their full potential in mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the mathematics team, driving curriculum innovation.
• Develop and mentor TLR holders and ECTs in mathematics.
• Collaborate with the Trust Director of Mathematics and subject hub network.

Skills

Leadership experience

Curriculum innovation

Team building

Classroom impact

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

Associate Member of SLT & Head of Faculty, Maths

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form is using its own application form, please click the button below to download and view it as Essex School Jobs cannot automatically fill out an application form that has been created by a school. You will need to download the application form before you are able to complete it.

Job Ref No. ECC4420-625 Position Type: Head of Department/Faculty Pay Range: Leadership 9-11

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 22/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: 27th February 2026

Notley High & Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE & ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child's journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school-led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy. Bridge Academy Trust is committed to its people strategy and prioritises staff's development to ensure they too can enjoy, enrich, achieve and aspire.

About the role: Are you ready to lead a thriving mathematics department and accelerate your career into senior school leadership? This is a rare opportunity to join a school on an exciting improvement journey under new headship, with a clear pathway to the Senior Leadership Team. We're seeking an exceptional mathematics leader to join us at a pivotal moment. With new headship driving rapid improvement across the school, this role offers significant autonomy to shape a department that serves over 1,200 students from Key Stage 3 through to A-level Further Mathematics. For the right candidate, membership of the Senior Leadership Team as an Associate Member is available, providing valuable senior leadership experience and accelerating your career progression.

Your Department: You'll lead a dynamic team of mathematics specialists working in purpose‑built facilities:

• A fully staffed team of committed mathematics teachers, combining experienced practitioners with energetic Early Career Teachers
• Three TLR post holders providing established middle leadership capacity and expertise
• Dedicated specialist classrooms for both main school and sixth form teaching
• A new, ambitious curriculum spanning KS3-5, including A-level Mathematics and Further Mathematics
• Well‑resourced schemes of work with high‑quality teaching materials already in place
• The department is on a clear improvement trajectory. Having recently appointed this strong team and invested in curriculum development, we're now looking for the inspirational leader to take us to the next level and beyond national standards.
In this role, you will:
• Lead and inspire a talented team, building on strong foundations to achieve excellence
• Drive curriculum innovation and pedagogical development across KS3-5
• Develop and mentor your three TLR holders and ECTs, creating the next generation of mathematics leaders
• Shape strategic direction with genuine autonomy to innovate and implement your vision
• Collaborate with our Trust Director of Mathematics and subject hub network across four secondary schools
• Contribute to whole‑school leadership (particularly attractive for those joining SLT as Associate Members)
We invest significantly in our leaders:
• Tailored CPD programme designed to accelerate your progression to senior leadership
• Access to Trust‑wide leadership development and collaboration with colleagues across 12 schools
• Dedicated support from our Trust Director of Mathematics
• Regular participation in our secondary mathematics subject hub network

For successful candidates joining the SLT: direct senior leadership experience including strategic planning, whole‑school initiatives, andboard for further promotion. You'll gain the experience, networks and support needed to progress to Assistant Headteacher, Deputy Headteacher, or beyond.

You Are: An outstanding mathematics teacher with proven impact in the classroom; an experienced middle leader ready for headship of a large department, or an aspiring leader with second‑in‑department experience seeking your first Head of Department role; ambitious to progress into senior school leadership and seeking the platform to do so; committed to ensuring all students achieve their full potential in mathematics; collaborative and skilled at building high‑performing teams; excited by the challenge of leading a department through its next phase of improvement.

Bridge Academy Trust may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Information about the School

At Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form, we are an ambitious inclusive 11‑19 mixed comprehensive school that places the journey of the child at the centre of everything we do – learning together and succeeding together to be the best that we can be.

Notley High School and Braintree Sixth Form is part of the Bridge Academy Trust: a collegiate and collaborative Trust, where, first and foremost, each school is a place of (high quality) learning, where young people ENJOY, ENRICH, ACHIEVE, ASPIRE. The core purpose is to provide high quality continuity of every child’s journey through education from 3 to 19, with a community and school‑led school improvement approach and long‑term sustainable strategy.

Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, medical clearance and satisfactory references. Bridge Academy Trust welcomes applications from those of all backgrounds, faiths and ethnic groups.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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Human Resources Department

Notley High School & Braintree Sixth Form
Notley Road, Braintree
Essex, CM7 1WY

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