Head of Maths (with TLR 1.2)

We are seeking to appoint an experienced, ambitious, and highly effective Maths Subject Leader from September 2025. The successful candidate will have excellent subject knowledge and high expectations. This is a highly successful school with a exceptionally low staff turnover. This role is a unique opportunity for an experienced/ambitious teacher seeking a new and rewarding challenge.

We were recognised as a Good school by Ofsted in May 2022. In 2023 Wolgarston High School were top of Staffordshire with an average A level grade of a B+ and in 2024 results placed us 2nd in the county. Maths and Further Maths are very successful courses. At Key Stage 4 we consistently achieve P8 scores around or above +0.5 and are significantly above national on every headline measure at both KS4 and KS5. We are committed to evidence-based teaching and learning.

Maths is a experienced team of specialist teachers who are all committed to ensuring that students achieve their full potential and enjoy their learning. The Maths Department are a strong, supportive team.

If you are a passionate and motivated leader who is focused on helping students develop a deep subject knowledge in order to achieve their true potential, we would welcome your application.

We welcome informal visits to the school and the department. To arrange a visit or call please contact Sheila Cooper (Heads PA) on s-cooper@penkvalley.co.uk

The successful candidate will: 

• Be able to inspire, enthuse and motivate students to ensure that they achieve their full potential
• Be able and willing to make a full contribution to the life of the school
• Have high expectations of themselves and others
• Be a good communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Be flexible and a good team player
• Experience of Further Maths would be an advantage

Employee benefits

• Access to first class CPD opportunities
• Genuine opportunities for career progression - with 7 schools within the academy
• Professional assistance - you will have access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Pension - automatic enrolment into Teachers Pension Scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free will writing service

Being part of Penk Valley Academy Trust:

Penk Valley Academy Trust is the local academy Trust for the following schools: Marshbrook First School, Princefield First School, St John’s First School, St Mary & St Chad CE First School, Penkridge Middle School, Wolgarston High School and The Rural Enterprise Academy.

The Trust’s vision and ethos is encapsulated in our motto ‘Learning Together’. Our main aim is to work collaboratively and take collective responsibility for ensuring that every child and young person in our Trust receives an excellent education, achieves high outcomes and realises their potential. All members of staff work incredibly hard to provide the very best education for every child in our care.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and responsibility. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

All staff working in the School during the school day will have contact with children and will therefore be in regulated activity. 

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.