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Head of Mathematics - Queen Elizabeth II High Scho

£42,718 - £54,589Full TimePermanentNot specifiedEducation
Posted 15 March 2026Closes 18 March 2026

Job Description

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Automation Risk

Automation probabilityi18%
AI exposure (AIOE)i55%

This role has a low automation risk due to its emphasis on leadership, mentoring, and in-person teaching, which require creativity, social intelligence, and expert judgment. However, several tasks—especially data analysis, reporting, and lesson planning—are increasingly exposed to AI augmentation, raising the AI exposure score to a moderate level.

Task analysis

  • Lead the mathematics department, setting vision and direction for curriculum and teaching standards.
  • Mentor and support mathematics teachers, fostering professional development and sharing best practices.
  • Analyse student attainment data to identify trends, set targets, and implement interventions to raise achievement.
  • Teach mathematics lessons to secondary students, adapting instruction to diverse learning needs.
  • Observe, evaluate, and provide feedback on teaching within the department.
  • Contribute to whole-school development initiatives, collaborating with other department heads and leadership.
  • Prepare and review departmental reports, policies, and documentation.
  • Organize and lead departmental meetings, ensuring clear communication and shared goals.
  • Engage with parents, students, and external stakeholders to communicate progress and address concerns.

Automatable AI-assisted Human-only

Occupational Classification

🇬🇧 UK Skilled Worker Visa Eligible
UK SOC2020: 2314Secondary education teaching professionals
O*NET: 25-2031.00 Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
AI analysis: 16 March 2026

UK Salary Benchmark

Education · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings

scale £50k
This vacancy
£42,718✓ above median
UK sector median
£32,032
UK sector mean
£34,000
£0£13k£25k£38k

👤 For Candidates

AI & future-of-work guidance

🤖 Enhance with AI

  • Leverage AI tools for lesson planning and resource creation
  • Use data analytics platforms to monitor student progress
  • Automate routine reporting with education-focused software

📈 Disruption outlook

10%1 yr
18%5 yrs
32%10 yrs

% risk of significant disruption

🎓 Learn now

📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)

🏢 For Employers

Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives

🔄 Alternatives

🤖 AI AgentCentury Tech

Adaptive learning platform for differentiated student support

💻 TechnologyPower BI

Automate attainment data analysis and visualisation

🌍 OutsourcingExternal CPD Providers

Specialist training for teacher professional development

Recommendation

Augment role

AI can streamline admin and data tasks, but leadership needs remain human-led

Microsoft Copilot & M365

Power BI

Visualise and analyse student attainment data

Copilot for Word

Draft and review departmental reports efficiently

Microsoft Teams

Coordinate meetings and share best practices department-wide

Key Skills

Education and TrainingExpertTeamworkAdvancedLeadershipExpertCritical ThinkingAdvancedReport WritingIntermediateStakeholder ManagementAdvancedProject ManagementIntermediateAdministration and ManagementAdvancedMicrosoft OfficeIntermediateMathematics Curriculum DevelopmentExpert

Knowledge Areas

Education and TrainingMathematics and StatisticsCurriculum and Instructional DesignTeam Leadership and CollaborationReporting and DocumentationClient Service and Relationship ManagementOffice Administration

O*NET Competency Skills

InstructingActive ListeningLearning StrategiesReading ComprehensionSpeakingCritical ThinkingMonitoringSocial PerceptivenessActive LearningCoordinationJudgment and Decision MakingWritingComplex Problem SolvingTime ManagementNegotiation

Alternative Career Paths

Assistant Headteacher85% match

Transition to a broader school leadership role overseeing multiple departments or whole-school initiatives.

Mathematics Education Consultant75% match

Advise schools or educational authorities on mathematics curriculum and teaching strategies.

Curriculum Developer70% match

Design mathematics curricula and resources for educational publishers or examination boards.

Educational Policy Advisor65% match

Support government or local authorities in shaping education policy and standards.

Also Consider

🔥 Hot Technologies

In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)

Microsoft Excel

Work Activities

General work activities from O*NET

  • Training and Teaching Others
  • Coaching and Developing Others
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Working with Computers
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Getting Information
  • Thinking Creatively
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Assisting and Caring for Others
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  • Processing Information

Anthropic Economic Index

Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗

CC-BY Research

Observed Claude Usage

29%

of conversations

Job Zone

4/5

Considerable prep

O*NET Median Salary

£48k

US ref. $60k · fx 0.79

Occupational family: Education, Training, and Library

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