Head of Mathematics

Job Reference #

EDV/2026/OEA/83808

Location

Defoe Road, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 6SG

Contract Type

Permanent

Contract Term

Full-Time

Salary

£43,090.00 - £61,222.00 Annually (Actual)

MPS/UPS Including TLR (1b) of £10,174

Closing Date

Midnight, Thu 7th May, 2026

Start Date

1st September 2026

Positions Available

Interview Date(s)

14th May 2026

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About this Role

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is a rapidly growing, 11-16 School committed to providing students with the best opportunities. We are seeking to appoint a colleague to the role of Head of Mathematics who shares our ambition to see all students thrive and demonstrate excellence in their studies and personal development.

Key Responsibilities

• A passion for mathematics and teaching.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality mathematics lessons.
• The ability to motivate and inspire a team of staff
• Assess and monitor student progress with rigour to inform future learning across the department
• Develop and implement a curriculum which is aspiration, challenging and accessible.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices and ensure a cohesive learning experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to motivate and inspire students.

Why work for Ormiston Academies Trust? Work where it matters most, achieve what matters more

Our vision is to create a school system where every child thrives, regardless of background. Our people are at the heart of our approach – they are our greatest asset.

We exist to provide the best learning opportunities every day, in every school for every child. It is the people and teams in our Trust who make this a reality and ensure we have the greatest impact. If you join us at Ormiston, whatever your role, you can be sure of a role with purpose and meaning.

Ormiston, where every member of staff enjoys…

• The opportunity to build on the legacy of those who came before – being part of one of the longest standing Trusts, created with the sole purpose of enabling children and young people to thrive
• Working for a Trust nationally recognised for its impact on disadvantaged children – a rewarding, stimulating career where staff are challenged to be the best they can be, for the pupils we are proud to serve
• Being part of a team and community where you belong – receiving bespoke and holistic support from a well-resourced and ambitious network of experts and professionals that work at the heart of communities
• A supportive environment to grow your career – an extensive professional development programme, alongside flexible working arrangements and generous benefits

About you

Our students are hard-working, polite and eager to learn and we are looking for an individual who is proactive, flexible and able to communicate clearly and effectively across all platforms, maintaining high expectations of learning, achievement and behaviour, contributing to whole school improvement, inspiring our students and making a positive contribution to our ethos and values.

In return, we will offer you:

• Access to a wide range of employee benefits
• Support from a high performing team and access to Trust-wide subject network
• An academy which is focused on supporting the wellbeing of staff
• Local Government Pension Scheme and on-site parking

Please see the job description for full information about the role. You are welcome to contact us for an informal chat or to arrange a visit. Please contact ***email_hidden***

If you want to work with a great team of staff and students, and feel that you have the right skills, please apply before the closing date stated above. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview before the closing date and close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be found.

Ormiston Endeavour Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Ormiston Academies Trust embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. Flexible working opportunities will be considered.

All successful appointments will be subject to suitability checks in accordance with KCSIE, including identity, Right to Work, qualifications, online searches, prohibition check, two references and enhanced DBS check including Children’s Barred List.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. Guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, which provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications and related exceptions, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/new-guidance-on-the-rehabilitation-of-offenders-act-1974

All the academy policies can be found here: Policies

Contact Details

Clare Wilkinson

01473464545

***email_hidden***

Defoe Road, Ipswich

Suffolk

IP1 6SG

01473464545

http://ormistonendeavouracademy.co.uk/