OverviewEstablishment:

Brayton Academy

Location:

Brayton

Salary:

MPS/UPS (plus TLR 1b)

Department:

Teaching Staff

Job Type:

Full Time

Closing Date:

06/10/2025 09:00

Interview Date:

w/c 13th October

Start Date:

January 2026

Contract Type:

Fixed Term (01/01/2027)

Contract Term:

TTO - Term time only

Hours per Week:

32.50

Weeks per Year:

52.143

Pay Grade:

MPS/UPS (plus TLR 1b)

The Role

Head of Maths - Brayton Academy

Hours:

Full Time

Contract:

Temporary (Maternity cover, 1 year)

Start Date:

January 2026

Brayton Academy is seeking an inspiring and ambitious Head of Mathematics to lead our accomplished team for one year. The successful candidate will be an exceptional teacher with the skills to motivate and engage students, and a relentless ambition to enrich pupils’ lives. They will lead a stable team of skilled teachers, whose work has placed the department in the top 1% nationally for progress since 2019 with Progress 8 scores consistently above 1. Pupils at Brayton thrive in maths, developing a genuine enjoyment for the subject across all abilities. Learning in this atmosphere generates strong results; in 2025 our genuinely comprehensive intake achieved 24% above the national average at 5+, and 18% above at 7+.

Responsibilities

Lead the skilled and dedicated maths department, shaping development and providing guidance, support and examples of inspirational practice to colleagues.

Raise standards of student engagement, attainment and achievement in maths.

Effectively evaluate the implementation of the maths curriculum and strategically plan for its future development.

Candidate profile

An existing Head of Department who wishes to lead a high performing team of exceptional teachers and learn from systems and processes that have made a real difference.

An aspirant Head of Department seeking preparation for next steps.

We are a school with high expectations for all, a strong culture of behaviour, and a commitment to the personal and professional development of staff. Resilience Multi Academy Trust provides expert support across its academies. New Heads of Department receive genuine support from senior leaders and trust colleagues.

We believe in traditional values of discipline and respect. This creates a harmonious and safe environment for students and a supportive environment for staff. There are opportunities for career development and progression within Brayton Academy and across Resilience Multi Academy Trust.

Prospective candidates are welcome to visit the Academy. Please contact Sophie Addison, PA to the Principal, on saddison@braytonacademy.org.uk to arrange.

Closing date for applications:

Monday 6 October 2025

Interview date:

w/c 13 October 2025

Resilience Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Shortlisted applicants will undergo relevant checks in line with statutory guidance and all appointees will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure check by the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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