Aspiring Head of Mathematics

Academy 360, a member of the Laidlaw Schools Trust, is excited to offer a standout opportunity for an Aspiring Head of Mathematics—a role perfect for an ambitious, talented educator ready to take the next step in their leadership journey.

This is your chance to help shape the strategic direction of Mathematics across the Academy, champion exceptional teaching, and drive outstanding student outcomes. You will play a pivotal role in developing a culture of excellence—supporting colleagues, influencing curriculum design, and guiding evidence‑informed practice that makes a real difference in the classroom.

As an Aspiring Head of Mathematics, you will:

• Lead on the continuous development of a high‑quality, ambitious mathematics curriculum
• Support and inspire colleagues to deliver outstanding teaching and learning
• Contribute to departmental strategy, improvement planning, and monitoring of standards
• Develop your leadership expertise through structured guidance and real responsibility
• Play a central part in shaping the vision and future success of Mathematics at Academy 360

This role offers a clear, purposeful pathway to becoming a full Head of Department. We’re looking for someone with drive, high professional standards, and the passion to deliver sustained improvement for our students.

If you’re ready to grow, lead, and elevate Mathematics across an ambitious and supportive Academy, we’d love to hear from you.

Join us—and help create a future full of opportunity.

Academy 360, a member of Laidlaw Schools Trust, is a unique all-through school in Sunderland, combining primary, secondary, and special educational provision under one roof. We pride ourselves on our inclusive approach and commitment to providing every child with the opportunity to succeed. Our dedicated staff work collaboratively to deliver a curriculum that inspires ambition and creativity.

Laidlaw Schools Trust is leading the way in redefining education. We are committed to empowering every child to succeed and every colleague to thrive. Innovation is at the heart of what we do. Every student and teacher receives an iPad, unlocking new ways to teach, learn, and collaborate. This cutting-edge approach ensures our classrooms are dynamic, inclusive, and future-focused, giving you the tools to deliver outstanding education and inspire creativity.

By joining Laidlaw Schools Trust, you become part of a community that values ambition, bravery, and curiosity. We invest in your professional development through clear reward and development pathways, helping you excel and gain skills beyond those offered by other organisations.

At Laidlaw Schools Trust we appreciate the amazing work that our people do every day and like to reward our staff through benefits that are mentally, physically and financially rewarding.

The full job description and person specification for this role are available on our recruitment platform. If you are interested in this post, click here and complete our online application form.

If you require assistance with your application, please contact recruitment@laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk

Closing Date for applications: Tuesday 05 May 2026 at 12 noon

Interviews are expected to take place: 07 May 2026

We are an equal opportunities employer strongly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate their commitment to children’s safeguarding. All successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check and a range of other pre-employment recruitment checks.

For shortlisted candidates, we will conduct an online search as part of our screening.