Head of Mathematics

Head of Mathematics (0.8 FTE, Permanent)

Walsall Studio School & Sixth
Start Date: January 2026 or sooner
Salary: Main Scale / UPS + TLR2B (£6,069)
Closing Date: Friday 17th October 2025
Interview Date: Wednesday 22nd October 2025

Are you ready to inspire the next generation of creative professionals?

Walsall Studio School & Sixth is a deliberately small, forward-thinking school for young people aged 14–19 who are passionate about creative pathways in performance, music, and media. We offer a unique learning environment that mirrors a modern creative workplace, with flexible studio spaces and industry-standard facilities.

We are seeking a dynamic and visionary Head of Mathematics to lead our Maths Department across Key Stages 4 and 5. You will provide strategic direction, inspire colleagues and students, and champion creative, applied, and industry-relevant mathematics education aligned with our ethos: “A Curriculum That Gets You Hired.”

• Lead and manage the Maths Department, setting clear expectations and strategic direction.
• Deliver outstanding Maths lessons that promote engagement, challenge, and achievement.
• Design and implement an ambitious curriculum, integrating real-world and cross-curricular opportunities.
• Monitor and evaluate teaching, learning, and assessment, using data to drive improvement.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment and support the diverse needs of learners.
• Lead enrichment activities, employer partnerships, and digital innovation within Maths.
• Celebrate student achievements and drive excellent outcomes for all.

• Qualified Teacher Status and a degree relevant to Mathematics.
• Successful teaching experience across Key Stages 4 and/or 5.
• Proven track record of excellent student outcomes in Mathematics.
• Experience of leading a subject or curriculum area and supporting colleagues.
• Strong knowledge of curriculum design, assessment, and national developments in Maths education.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and lead others with clarity and purpose.
• Commitment to professional growth, inclusion, and safeguarding.

• A superb, supportive staff team and collaborative Trust network.
• Extensive professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive employee benefits, including health and wellbeing support.
• An ambitious, forward-thinking environment where every day brings new opportunities.

The Mercian Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment Policies can be found on our website. This position is subject to appropriate vetting procedures including a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions as part of the recruitment process.

For informal conversations or to arrange a visit, contact Angela Lingard, Executive PA and Office Manager: a.lingar
Apply via the Mercian Trust website.