About this role
Head of Maths (Secondary Phase)
Permanent
The Gatwick School is looking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Head of Maths on a permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious leader to shape and drive a thriving maths department within a rapidly improving all-through school. The successful candidate will play a key role in building on strong foundations, influencing curriculum design and contributing to a culture where high expectations, innovation, and collaboration lead to exceptional outcomes for all learners.
Why join The Gatwick School?
This is an incredibly exciting time to join The Gatwick School. Staff turnover is significantly below the national average, and our most recent staff survey (summer 2025) highlights a highly positive and supportive working environment:
100% of staff feel the behaviour policy is aligned with their values, consistently enforced by leaders, and that leaders listen and respond to concerns about behaviour100% of staff feel they can have input into decisions that relate to their role97% of staff believe the school is well led and managed100% of staff are satisfied with the level of responsibility they have92% of staff feel leaders are considerate of their wellbeing100% of staff feel CPD is used to encourage, challenge and support improvement100% of staff feel that colleagues from all cultures and backgrounds are valuedOutcomes from Reception to Year 11 are in line with or above national averages (summer 2024–25). Pupil attendance is above the national average, and suspensions and exclusions are significantly lower than national figures.
We are proud to have a Good Ofsted rating (May 2024) and to be recognised as a Top 50 most improved school in the country (summer 2024). We are also developing an international school partnership, with annual staff trips to America as this becomes established.
We would love to hear from you if:
you have Qualified Teacher Status, or a relevant music or performing arts related degree with a willingness to work towards completing QTSyou have a genuine passion for teachingyou are enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a teamyou are committed to raising the achievement of all students of all abilitiesIn return for your passion and commitment, we offer:
A supportive team who place our values of chances, choices, and culture at the centre of all that we do with a commitment to raising pupil achievement and aspirationsExtensive professional development opportunities, including Aurora Trust-wide CPDFringe allowanceTwo week half termAll-through primary and secondary with opportunity for input on curriculum developmentExciting opportunities to work with primary colleagues on enrichment days to enhance secondary readiness for childrenA spacious well-equipped and well-resourced learning environmentA skilled and committed SLT who are devoted to improving outcomes for all children and staffThe opportunity to be part of a multi-academy trust that has collaboration at its heart and will support you every step of the wayEnhanced paternity leave, in excess of the Green and Burgundy BooksAurora Academies Advantage scheme - this includes access to free and confidential advice on a range of topics via the Employee Assistance Programme, online GP service, cycle to work scheme, discounts to high-street shops and health and well-being supportIf you are interested in finding out more, we strongly suggest that you arrange a tour of the school - please contact the school on [email protected] or 01293 538779.
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive suitable applications. Therefore, we recommend submitting you application as soon as possible.
Please note that we can only accept applications submitted through our recruitment platform, SAMPeople Recruit, so kindly apply there.