Head of Maths

Head of Mathematics VACANCY   

Salary: M1-UPS3 + TLR1B [R&R available for a suitable candidate]

Start Date:

September 2026

Contract: Full Time, Permanent.

CEO: Mr T.B. Tapping

Headteacher: Mrs C. Lennox

St Wilfrid’s RC College

We are seeking a passionate and visionary Head of Mathematics to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of St Wilfrid’s RC College. As a key member of the Middle Leadership Team, you will help drive school improvement in a fast-paced, secondary school community.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a dynamic leader with initiative, resilience, and a commitment to inclusive education to join a forward-thinking team on an exciting journey of transformation. St Wilfrid’s is committed to ensuring the very best provision for every child, every lesson, every day.

Our workload charter sets the tone for what we stand for as a Trust and sets out our commitment in relation to staff workload and wellbeing. This supports our overall mission of creating: Better Schools, Better Communities and Better Futures in Christ.

St Wilfrid’s RC College is part of Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust which is one of four Trusts in the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Trust includes five Secondary and twenty five Primary Schools across South Tyneside, Sunderland and East Durham.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust safeguards and protects its students and staff by being committed to respond in accordance with South Tyneside Child Protection Procedures.  Enhanced DBS checks are mandatory for all school staff.

All application documents should be fully completed and submitted by email to recruitment@st-wilfrids.org by 09:00am on 09/03/2026.  Applications are required and CV’s will not be accepted.  For enquiries regarding this role, please contact recruitment@st-wilfrids.org

Interviews will be held on 13/03/2026.

Electronic signatures will be accepted but candidates will be required to add a written signature to their application when circumstances allow.

The position we are filling is exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service is required as part of pre-employment checks. An online search will be completed for all shortlisted candidates.

Bishop Chadwick Catholic Education Trust is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and we expect staff and volunteers to share this commitment.