Mathematics Leadership
Salary: Leadership Scale (negotiable depending on experience)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026
Apply By: 6th March 2026, 12.00pm
Job Overview
Are you an ambitious, passionate, and forward‑thinking leader looking for your next challenge in Mathematics?
We are seeking an inspiring senior leader to join our highly skilled and dedicated team as we work towards our goal of providing exceptional education at the heart of our community. Securing strong literacy and Mathematics outcomes is central to our mission, and we are looking for an exceptional colleague to help drive us towards our ambitious goals.
Oasis Academy Don Valley delivers “Excellence by all, for all.” We are a dynamic and vibrant Academy with enthusiastic, committed, and high‑performing staff. This is an exciting time to join us, with significant opportunities for professional development and career progression across the city. Our mission is to ensure that every student, staff member, and family is entitled to an exceptional educational experience. Don Valley is a wonderful place to work, strengthened by excellent partnerships with our students, their families, and the wider community.
In 2021, we launched our Horizons project, providing every student with a dedicated iPad for use in the classroom. This transformative initiative has opened new opportunities for digital learning, and we are seeking a Mathematics leader who can champion the use of interactive technology to enhance numeracy provision. We are investing heavily in digital Mathematics resources and want a leader who will help position our Academy at the forefront of innovation within the Trust.
As part of Oasis Community Learning (OCL), the Academy follows a pre‑resourced, Trust‑wide curriculum, offering exceptional pedagogical development and support from our National Lead Practitioner for Mathematics.
Benefits We Offer
Exceptional CPD, including fortnightly personalised Incremental Coaching, weekly Academy and department CPD, and termly Trust‑wide CPD
A fully resourced, pre‑planned curriculum with autonomy to adapt for your students
A centralised Culture for Learning policy that enables teachers to teach and students to learn, supported by strong Pastoral and SEND teams
A streamlined, workload‑conscious feedback and assessment policy
Opportunities to undertake fully funded National Professional Qualifications and access to the Apprenticeship Levy
The chance to run an extra‑curricular club of your choice
iPad access for all staff and students, enabling high‑quality digital assessment and learning
Clear career progression pathways within the Trust, including potential National Lead Practitioner roles
Eye care vouchers and Cycle to Work scheme
Access to the Health Shield Cash Plan (GP access, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody)
Policies supporting work/life balance, including Time Off Work, Menopause, Flexible Working, and Sabbatical policies
Trust‑wide recognition of mental health challenges and support from our National Mental Health Team
Confidential counselling services for staff and their households
Job / Person Summary
We are seeking an inspirational and outstanding Mathematics leader to strengthen the leadership capacity of this core department. The successful candidate will:
Teach Mathematics to the highest standard at KS3 and KS4
Lead and line‑manage the Mathematics Department
Contribute positively to Academy life and culture
Support and promote the Academy ethos
Engage in and support extra‑curricular activities
If you are committed to professional growth and excited by the opportunity to contribute to the continued development of our Academy, we would be delighted to receive your application.
