Assistant Head of Department for Maths

Job title : Assistant Head of Department for Maths

Location : Sheffield Springs Academy, Hurlfield Road, Sheffield, S12 2SF

Starting salary : Competitive Teacher Pay Structure, £35,000 – £51,000 plus TLR2 of £5,236 gross per annum pro rata.

Contract : Permanent

Hours of work : Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 08:00 – 16:00 Monday-Friday.

Sheffield Springs Academy is looking to appoint the full-time post of Assistant Head of Department for Maths to complement the existing department. Our mathematics department is led by an experienced Assistant Principal for mathematics, supported by a team of excellent practitioners. As our academy grows, we are looking to expand this team with additional strong mathematics colleagues to continue the great work already taking place. We seek to appoint a dynamic, enthusiastic, and influential Teacher to teach across Key Stages 3 and 4. The academy is part of United Learning, a national group of schools and academies.

Sheffield Springs Academy is an 11-16 secondary school serving the Park, Manor, and Castle wards of Sheffield. As part of United Learning, our aim is to bring out ‘the Best in Everyone’ and we continuously strive to ensure that students and staff have every opportunity to succeed, with their potential developed to the utmost.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an Ofsted rated ‘Good’ academy. Our school has motivated, ambitious students with a high percentage of our students going on to attend Russell Group universities.

United Learning is one of the largest and most successful Trusts in the country, offering unrivalled Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and training, including opportunities for nationwide networking. Our pledge to all our academy teachers is that by working for us, you will benefit from more pay, more time, and more support. We offer the best pay in the sector, three extra INSET days for planning, guaranteed personal days, great training for your career, and more. Teach with United Learning for a more rewarding career.

The city of Sheffield is a vibrant place to live and work with two universities and a range of entertainment opportunities alongside access to the beautiful Peak District within a 20-minute commute. Quality of life is routinely ranked highly, and it is one of the greenest cities in Europe: Welcome to Sheffield

What we would like from you:

• An ‘outstanding’ experienced teacher or a less experienced teacher with the potential to be consistently outstanding within a short timeframe.
• Someone who shares our moral purpose of ensuring that all of our young people receive the best education possible in a supportive environment from people who care about them.
• Someone who is passionate about Maths and who will inspire our students to be so as well.

We will offer you:

• Highly competitive salary. We pay an average of 5% above national scales, the best rates of pay in the sector.
• Excellent facilities and resources.
• Access to an outstanding professional development programme.
• Exceptional curriculum resources.
• Expert subject advice.
• Three extra INSET days for planning.
• At least one personal leave day a year.
• Polite, respectful, and dedicated students who want to learn and fulfil their potential.
• Colleagues who are supportive, friendly, and committed to each other’s professional development.
• A chance to become part of one of the largest groups of academies in the country.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively with colleagues in other schools within the Yorkshire cluster and across United Learning.
• Excellent employee benefits including a highly sought-after pension scheme with high employer contributions.
• Access to training through the Apprenticeship Levy.
• Generous staff discount scheme.
• We are open to requests for flexible or part-time working; and we encourage open and regular conversations about work-life balance.

If you possess these qualities and share the academy’s vision, then we will be delighted to hear from you. Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.

To apply, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button at the top of the advert on our website using the following link to our vacancies page: Sheffield Springs Academy Vacancies and complete our online application form. Please note that CVs are not accepted.The closing date for this post is Midnight, Sunday 16 March 2025. Interviews will take place soon after.

If you would like to discuss this exciting opportunity or arrange a visit to the school, please contact

United Learning is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employees will, in accordance with statutory guidance, be subject to a comprehensive checking process including references from current and previous employers, health, right to work in the UK, an Enhanced DBS check and a further check against the appropriate barred list.

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