Director of Mathematics

Ruislip High School; Greater London; Presencial; GBP 56.000 - 72.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ruislip High School in London is seeking a Director of Mathematics to build on an exceptionally strong Maths department and lead curriculum development. You will mentor outstanding staff and help realise the school’s vision for an outstanding Maths provision.

The role offers progression, a positive professional environment, and the chance to influence students across all year groups through strategic leadership and a strong pedagogical approach.

Formación

• Proven track record of successful outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong understanding of current developments in mathematics education.
• Passion for maths curriculum and pedagogy.
• Ability to develop others to improve performance.
• Highest expectations of students.
• Enthusiastic and positive approach inside and outside the classroom.

Responsabilidades

• Lead curriculum development and strategic direction for the Maths department.
• Mentor staff and develop leadership capacity within the team.
• Drive school vision for an outstanding Maths department.
• Collaborate with colleagues to raise maths outcomes across the school.

Conocimientos

Maths leadership

Curriculum development

Staff mentoring

Pedagogy passion

High expectations

Enthusiastic approach

Descripción del empleo

Salary: MPS/UPS plus Outer London Allowance and TLR 1b

Required for January or Easter 2027

The Maths department at Ruislip High School is exceptionally strong and we are seeking a Director of Mathematics to build upon this success and ensure that staff and students thrive in the subject. This post is an excellent opportunity for an inspirational leader to drive curriculum development, mentor outstanding staff and to develop the school’s vision for an outstanding Maths department.

The successful applicant will:

• be an effective and inspirational classroom teacher;
• have a track record of successful outcomes for students from a wide range of backgrounds;
• have a good understanding of the current educational developments within the subject;
• have a passion for Maths, curriculum and pedagogy;
• have the ability to develop others to improve performance;
• have the highest expectations of students;
• have an enthusiastic and positive approach within and beyond the classroom.

Ruislip High School is an outstanding, oversubscribed, 11-18, mixed comprehensive school with 1335 students on roll and we have a dedicated sixth form centre. We obtain excellent results. In the summer of 2026, 27% of all grades awarded at GCSE were grades 9 - 7 and 67% of all grades awarded were grade 5 or above; at A Level, 52% of all grades were A* to B, with the majority of Year 13 students securing places at their first choice of destination.

Why work at Ruislip High School?

• Students and staff treat each other with respect. They share high aspirations which are realised through high expectations of everyone.
• The school has a comprehensive professional development programme tailored to individual needs, from ECT to middle and senior leadership; new staff are supported and guided by highly skilled and experienced colleagues, and by partners in external organisations.
• Staff have a range of opportunities to collaborate and develop their career within the Vanguard Learning Trust.
• Staff are afforded many benefits and rewards as part of the Vanguard Learning Trust’s entitlement package for staff.

• There are excellent transport links with central London, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Berkshire.

In joining Ruislip High School you can expect to work in an environment that focuses on teachers improving, rather than proving, their practice; where teaching and learning is at the heart of everything we do; and where all staff work as a community to support our students to fulfil their potential in line with our school’s motto: from grass roots to reaching for the sky.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Closing date: 8:00am, Monday 19th October 2026

Interview date: Thursday 22nd October 2026

Vanguard Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its pupils and expects all those working at the Trust to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

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Vanguard Learning Trust is an equal opportunities employer. We strive to achieve a diverse workforce, fully representative of our community and the wider population in the UK. People of colour and minority ethnic staff are under-represented on our staff body. We are keen to attract applicants from a diverse pool of candidates and are determined to be a great employer for all.

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