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West Herts College

Head of School in Maths

Watford
Posted about 17 hours ago
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An exciting new opportunity has arisen for an aspiring leader to join the Senior Management Team as Head of School – Maths across the College Group.

This is an opportunity for the right person to inspire and motivate a team and maximise achievement.

As Head of Maths, you will:

  • Oversee teaching and learning across the provision
  • Manage the team
  • Lead the design and delivery of the Mathematics curriculum

The College is looking for a Head of Mathematics who combines strong subject knowledge with a clear vision for delivering high-quality education and training. You’ll play a pivotal role in:

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  • Driving teaching and learning initiatives
  • Developing a range of assessment strategies

For the post holder, a strong understanding of mathematics and the strategic aims of further education is essential. As part of the College’s Senior Management Team, the successful candidate will be able to contribute to the implementation of the College’s strategic plans.

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Highly effective organisational skills are essential, and the role requires all the attributes to lead, inspire, and motivate colleagues to work collaboratively as a team.

This is a non-teaching role.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 9th August 2026.

If you have any questions or queries, please contact a member of the Human Resources team who will be happy to help. WHC Group is positive about disabled people. If you need help applying for a role, please contact us.

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Skills

Leadership
Curriculum Design
Team Management
Educational Strategy
Assessment Strategies
Mathematics Subject Knowledge
Strategic Planning
Teaching and Learning Initiatives
Organizational Skills
Staff Motivation

Location

Watford, England, United Kingdom

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