Head of Maths

Rookwood School
Vacancy Details

Position: Head of Maths
Hours of Work: Full Time
Contract terms: Permanent
Contract type: Term Time
Ideal Start date: 01/09/2026
Place of Work: Rookwood School, Weyhill Road, Andover SP10 3AL

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed and well qualified Head of Maths to
lead a well-established department and contribute to its excellent results at all levels.
This is a Permanent, Full time role starting in September 2026.

As Head of Mathematics you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, management and
teaching of Mathematics at Rookwood School, for pupils in Year 5 through to Year 11.

Nestled on a leafy site in Andover, Rookwood School is a happy and thriving learning environment for
pupils aged 6 months to 16 years. At the heart of our ethos is strong pastoral care, where every
individual is treated with respect and dignity. Our school motto, ‘Sapere Aude,’ translates to ‘dare to
know’ or ‘have the courage to understand’, perfectly capturing the essence of our identity. We
encourage our pupils to question, explore, and achieve more than they ever thought possible.

Rookwood’s Maths department is a hive of specialist mathematicians, with one main aim – to instil an
enjoyment of Maths into all Rookwood students. Maths is a popular subject throughout the school.
Students follow a varied curriculum. At GCSE pupils follow the Edexcel International GCSE
Specification A at either Higher or Foundation. Pupils also enjoy participation in national competitions
such as the UKMT Junior and Intermediate Maths challenges and the UKMT Team Maths Challenge at
Oxford University.

We are looking for a Head of Maths who can;

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Provide professional leadership, direction and management of the Mathematics
curriculum in order to secure high quality teaching, the effective use of resources and
improved standards of learning and achievement for all pupils
Lead on the development of excellent teaching and learning of Mathematics across the
whole school
Line manage teaching and support staff within Mathematics, including involvement in the
appraisal process and staff induction, when appropriate
Monitor teaching, learning and pupil progress within Mathematics in order to promote
excellent outcomes for all pupils

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Co-ordinate the Mathematics curriculum across the whole school in order to ensure
continuity of learning and an appropriate level of challenge for all learners

In return we will offer you:

•  A professional, hardworking and supportive team of staff with the capability and desire to

raise student achievement even further

•  Enthusiastic students who are willing to learn and are proud of their learning environment
•  Opportunities for further professional development
•  Employee assistance provision
•  Access to reduced educational fees for qualifying children
•  A caring and supportive working environment within a vibrant school community

Applications are invited to be submitted via our online application portal:
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001205

The closing date for application is – 8th May 2026.

The full Job Description can be obtained directly from the vacancies section on our school website -
www.rookwoodschool.org/vacancies.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised.

Rookwood School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young
people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child
protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, right
to work in the UK, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps
within employment and two satisfactory references.

All positions which involve working with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act
(1974).