Head of Maths

Head of Maths

Required for September 2026

Location: Poole

Dorset, BH15 4BQ

Salary: Competitive

- United Learning Pay Scale

Contract: Permanent / Full time role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and

committed Head of Maths to lead an established team. The successful candidate will be an inspiring

leader with outstanding classroom practice, demonstrating the passion and

commitment required to drive continuous improvement for both students and staff

within the Mathematics department. As Head of Maths, you will benefit from

access to a wide range of professional development opportunities for yourself

and your team, making this an ideal role for an ambitious practitioner aspiring

to future senior leadership.

The Cornerstone Academy is proud to be

part of United Learning, a large and growing group of schools offering a

life‑changing education to children and young

people across England. As part of the Trust, we achieve more by working

together than any single school could alone. Our shared intranet, United Hub,

streamlines processes, reduces workload and connects colleagues, supporting an

improved work–life balance.

We reward our staff with wide career

opportunities—across Primary, Secondary, Academy and Independent

sectors—providing excellent professional development, competitive benefits and

the satisfaction of helping every child reach their full potential.

We are committed to ensuring our employees

feel valued and appreciated. Asa group we can reward you better than

any school could alone, and this includes your employee benefits.

We want to bring out the ‘best in everyone’

so, when you join us, you can be confident that you will receive the

opportunities, guidance and materials you need to excel in your role and

contribute your best.

Visitors to The Cornerstone Academy

frequently comment on how distinctive, pioneering and caring the school is - an

environment that is transformative for both students and staff. We are

incredibly proud of our team and all we achieve together.

About You

You share our belief that every

student can achieve the very highest standards and are committed to helping

them do so. You will be:

An outstanding classroom practitioner or

leader with a genuine passion for education and a commitment to improving the

life chances of every student. Highly organised, detail‑driven and relentless in your pursuit of high

standards. Resilient, solution-focused and able to lead

others with credibility and integrity. A team player who contributes fully to the

academy’s inclusive and aspirational ethos. Committed to professional growth and staying

informed about current educational practice.

About the Role

The postholder will lead the

Maths Department and collaborative work with students, families, teachers,

other department leads and Heads