Subject Leader of Mathematics

Subject Leader of Maths
Location: Rochdale Sixth Form College, College Road, Rochdale, OL12 6HY
Start Date: January 2027

Contract: Full-time Permanent
Salary: Highly competitive salary, dependent on the experience and calibre of the successful candidate

Mathematics is a thriving, ambitious and highly successful area of the curriculum at Rochdale Sixth Form College. With over 600 students across Years 12 and 13 studying A Level Mathematics, this represents one of the college's largest curriculum areas and offers an exciting opportunity to lead a substantial and high-performing provision.

Our curriculum is deliberately broad and ambitious. Alongside A Level Mathematics, around 80 students study AS or A Level Further Mathematics, with a further 80 students studying A Level Statistics. We also offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) and GCSE Mathematics, providing pathways that enable students with different starting points and aspirations to develop their mathematical knowledge, confidence and skills.

You will be joining RSFC at a very exciting time in its development and there are always opportunities for career progression for hardworking and resilient colleagues.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and successful middle leader seeking a significant career step, or an established leader looking to make a major impact within an exceptional educational environment. We are looking for someone who will bring fresh thinking, ambition and strategic leadership, building on the department's considerable strengths while shaping the next phase of Mathematics at Rochdale Sixth Form College.

We are looking for someone who will:

Inspire students and colleagues through a passion for Mathematics and excellence in teaching.

Lead curriculum development and innovation across a large and diverse Mathematics provision.

Develop and support a team of talented teachers to achieve their very best.

Champion high aspirations, ensuring students secure outstanding academic outcomes and progress to leading universities, degree apprenticeships and careers.

Use data intelligently to drive improvement whilst never losing sight of the individual learner.

In return, we offer:

A highly competitive salary, significantly above many comparable roles.

The opportunity to lead within one of the UK's leading sixth form colleges.

Exceptional professional development and leadership opportunities.

Highly motivated, academically ambitious students who genuinely value learning.

A culture of support, collaboration and continuous improvement.

For further details please see the Application Pack

How to apply:

Please use the following link to visit our website and complete your application through My New Term: Our Vacancies - Altus Education Partnership

Deadline: 25^th September 2026

Interviews: w/c 28^th September 2026

To be considered for shortlisting, you must complete the attached Exam Results Form.

Once complete, please send this to recruitment@altusep.com

For more information visit: www.rochdalesfc.ac.uk or www.altusep.com.

Altus Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. In accordance with the recommendations set out in KCSIE the Trust carries out online searches on shortlisted candidates.

Applicants are informed that if appointed to this post their contract of employment will be with the school governing board who is the employer, and not Rochdale Council.