Head of Mathematics

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Job Description

• Farlingaye High School
• Address: Woodbridge, Suffolk IP12 4JX
• Salary: MPR1 - UPR3 (£32,916 - £51,048 per annum) plus TLR1C
• Hours: Full time
• Contract: Permanent. Required from January 2026
• Reference: 7848

We are looking for an inspiring and ambitious individual to become the next Head of Mathematics at Farlingaye High School. This is a full time, permanent post starting in January 2026.

You will be taking on a thriving department with a tremendous team of skilled and dedicated teachers, all committed to delivering high-quality teaching and excellent outcomes for our students. The department is ripe for a motivated leader to take it forward, building on its strong foundations to embrace new ideas and drive further innovation.

As Head of Mathematics, you will provide strategic leadership across all key stages, shaping the curriculum, championing creative and effective approaches to teaching and learning, and relentlessly driving up standards and outcomes for every student. You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner and a supportive leader, able to inspire, mentor and develop colleagues while forging strong partnerships within and beyond Farlingaye.

You can be assured of excellent support. You will benefit from strong guidance from your line manager, with regular meetings to help you lead the department effectively. You will become part of our middle leadership team, where you will find supportive colleagues from other faculties who work together to maintain and enhance the high standards of the school. Farlingaye also provides an outstanding support programme for newly appointed staff, with an innovative CPD offer and plentiful opportunities for professional growth and development.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for Mathematics and a clear vision for the subject's future to make a real impact. You will lead by example, raising aspirations and outcomes across the department and helping to ensure every student at Farlingaye has the chance to excel in Mathematics and beyond.

We are part of East Anglian Schools Trust (EAST) alongside Bungay High School, Holbrook Academy, Kesgrave High School, Castle East School, EAST SCITT and six primary schools: Aldeburgh, Easton, Leiston, Saxmundham, Wickham Market and Kyson whom we work closely with. We are committed to providing excellent staff opportunities through developing and promoting our staff and offering an excellent CPD and support programme for new staff. We are also extremely pleased to have launched our own teacher training provider: EAST SCITT. This allows us to award QTS and also QTS + PGCE Programmes within both Primary and Secondary schools.

To find out more

Should you wish to discuss the job role in further detail, please call Peter Smith, Headteacher or Ellie Colton, Deputy Headteacher at the school on 01394 385720 or via email on psmith@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk orecolton@farlingaye.suffolk.sch.uk

For full details on the role, please review the job information book via our website link below.

How to apply

To apply, please visit our website

Please note: only applications submitted via the school's on-line recruitment process will be considered

Closing date: 9 am, 3 October 2025.

Interview date: 8 October 2025.

Please note we reserve the right to interview strong candidates and to appoint at any time during the recruitment process. We encourage applicants to apply as early as possible. Applicants will be kept informed if appointments are made.

Farlingaye High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share and adhere to this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to provide satisfactory references and undertake an Enhanced Check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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