Head of Mathematics - The Cotswold School
Bourton-on-the-Water
Grade Leadership Group
Allowances (Not applicable)
Hours Full Time
Contract Permanent
Closing Date: 16/11/2026
Interview Date: TBA
Start Date 01/09/2027
Role: HEAD OF MATHS
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: Leadership Scale—L6-10
Start Date: 1 September 2027
Closing date for applications: Monday November 9th at 9.00am (we reserve the right to interview candidates before the deadline and encourage early applications).
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly talented and experienced teacher, who wishes to make a real impact in this “truly exceptional school” where “behaviour is outstanding” (Ofsted).
From September 2027, we are seeking to appoint a dynamic, committed and enthusiastic Head of Maths department. The ideal candidate will be accountable for the leadership and management of the department and be an outstanding role model and classroom practitioner.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
·A highly motivated and ambitious teacher with the ability to lead, manage and develop the department
·An inspiring teacher able to show exceptional achievement across Key Stages 3, 4 & 5
·An outstanding team player with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, motivate and inspire highly talented colleagues
·An enthusiastic teacher able to inspire, stretch and challenge student’s mathematical skills at every level
WE CAN OFFER YOU:
·The opportunity to join a very successful Maths department of committed and highly qualified teachers securing results well above the national average
·Excellent professional development and support, whether you are at the start of your career or seeking further leadership opportunities.
·Enthusiastic, respectful and hardworking students who value learning and achieve strong outcomes.
·A wide-ranging programme of enrichment including STEM activities and competitions
·Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
·Employee benefits including an Employee Assistance Scheme & Cycle to Work Scheme.
·A commitment to staff wellbeing.
·Free onsite parking including electric charging points.
The Cotswold School based in Bourton-on-the-Water, Gloucestershire, is an outstanding, caring secondary comprehensive school. The School is a highly popular, happy and successful 11-18 Academy school set in beautiful, rural surroundings between Cheltenham and Oxford. At the School is an incredible group of staff who do go that extra mile to provide our pupils with an outstanding education. Our values of friendship and knowledge underpin all our activities across a broad spectrum of subjects and extra-curriculum offerings.
The Cotswold School has earned a superb reputation, locally and nationally, consistently appearing among the top state schools at both GCSE and A Level for many years. In September 2016 and 2024, The Cotswold School was awarded ‘The Sunday Times Comprehensive School of the Year’ – an award based on 7-9 GCSE and A*-B grades at A-Level The Cotswold School has, for the fifth consecutive time, received Outstanding Ofsted across all categories.
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff, and volunteers, to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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