Head of Maths

Head of Maths at Truro School

Permanent / Full Time

Salary: Graded at ML4 on the Truro School Salary Scales, Salary circa £62k

Start Date: September 2026

The successful candidate will be an academically strong Mathematician with clear teaching pedagogy and a track record of excellence in the classroom. They will have an understanding of how to organise, support, resource, manage, and inspire a department. They will have experience of raising pupil achievement, and will relish the opportunity to model excellence in the teaching and leadership of Maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be joining and leading an enthusiastic, well-qualified and committed team of Mathematicians who are keen to share and develop their own classroom practice. They will be responsible for the progress of pupils taking Maths across Years 7 to 13. They will be confident in the use of academic data as a supportive tool to track and encourage pupil progress, and inform positive intervention in collaboration with colleagues, pupils and parents as appropriate.

Academic leadership is at the core of this role, although the successful candidate will also be expected to value, support and contribute to the wider life of a thriving independent school.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, free lunch and refreshments, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.

Truro School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening including checks with past employers and Enhanced DBS. We embrace diversity and promote equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to Apply:

More information can be found on the Truro School Website.

Closing date for applications is Tuesday 21 April 2026 at 9.00am. Please note this advert may close earlier if suitable applications are received prior to the closing date.

All applications must be made using a Truro School application form. Application forms must be completed in full and returned by post or e-mail to:

Miss A Carveth, HR Advisor, Truro School, Trennick Lane, Truro TR1 1TH

Email: recruitment@truroschool.com

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The successful candidate will be an academically strong Mathematician with clear teaching pedagogy and a track record of excellence in the classroom. They will have an understanding of how to organise, support, resource, manage, and inspire a department. They will have experience of raising pupil achievement, and will relish the opportunity to model excellence in the teaching and leadership of Maths across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5.

The successful candidate will be joining and leading an enthusiastic, well-qualified and committed team of Mathematicians who are keen to share and develop their own classroom practice. They will be responsible for the progress of pupils taking Maths across Years 7 to 13. They will be confident in the use of academic data as a supportive tool to track and encourage pupil progress, and inform positive intervention in collaboration with colleagues, pupils and parents as appropriate.

Academic leadership is at the core of this role, although the successful candidate will also be expected to value, support and contribute to the wider life of a thriving independent school.

In addition to a competitive salary, we are committed to the wellbeing and development of all our staff, promoting continuous professional development, pension, staff discount, free lunch and refreshments, and membership of the superb Sir Ben Ainslie Sports Centre.