Head of Mathematics

Job Title: Head of Mathematics Location: Walsall 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. Traditional schools don’t work for everyone, that’s why we built something different.  Where others teach theory, we give you networks and experience, so that you are ahead of the game professionally. With just 60 places in Year 10 and 11 and 90 in Sixth Form, every student is known, supported and challenged to succeed. Our aim is simple: to provide a curriculum that gets you hired. We work with industry experts to design learning that is real, relevant and future-focussed. Students don’t just sit in classrooms - they collaborate, create, problem-solve and present like professionals. Students achieved a phenomenal average grade of Distinction+ in 2025, but we know that life is more than just qualifications. We prepare you for responsibility, leadership and resilience - skills that you will need for life. Everything we do is shaped by our MAGIC values - Motivation, Aspiration, Grit, Independence and Collaboration.  We are a place where you can be yourself, push boundaries and become unmissable. Find more information here: Walsall Studio School Want to make a difference to young people? Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey within an educational community that values increasing opportunities, improving outcomes. We are looking for a Qualified Teacher of Head of Mathematics to join our team. Reporting to the Curriculum Lead you will undertake: Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Leadership and Management Provide effective leadership of the Maths Department, setting clear expectations Lead departmental self-evaluation, curriculum review, and improvement planning in line with school priorities Teaching and Learning Deliver consistently outstanding Maths lessons that promote engagement, challenge, and achievement. Use assessment for learning effectively to identify and close gaps in understanding, ensuring progress for all. Curriculum Development Design and implement a curriculum that is ambitious, engaging, and reflective of both national expectations and industry needs. Integrate cross-curricular and project-based opportunities that link Maths to creative pathways such as Media, Music, and Performance. Professional Conduct and Contribution Model and promote Walsall Studio School’s MAGIC values (Motivation, Aspiration, Grit, Independence, Collaboration). Actively contribute to whole-school initiatives and staff development, supporting colleagues through mentoring and sharing best practice. Qualifications and Skills Qualified Teacher Status Degree or equivalent qualification in Mathematics Continuing good record for professional