Director of Mathematics and Numeracy

Wanstead High School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wanstead High School seeks a passionate leader for its Maths Department. This dynamic role involves teaching to A-Level and leading curriculum development, with opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment. The candidate will focus on maximizing student outcomes, including for disadvantaged groups.

Benefits

Wide variety of CPD opportunities.

Qualifications

• Dynamic, committed professional.
• Experience teaching Maths to A-Level.
• Ambitious and solution-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths Department and curriculum refinement.
• Teach Maths to A-Level standard.
• Support excellent teaching and learning.

Job description

This role is available for a September 2025 or January 2026 start.

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to lead our exciting Maths Department; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the subject and lead them to great outcomes.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the department to reach ever higher standards as well as be a key Middle Leader in the school supporting excellent teaching and learning, staff well-being and the drive to make the school even better.

You will need to teach Maths to A-Level standard and will lead the continual cycle of curriculum refinement across all year groups. The department currently has 2 postholders leading each Key Stage who would work closely with you to support your aims and vision, and we are looking to recruit a Deputy Head, possibly internally.

This post would suit a candidate who has the drive and enthusiasm to lead the department as well as implement a numeracy programme across the school. You will be a dynamic, committed professional who strives for all pupils to do their very best and who is committed to narrowing the gap for our disadvantaged and SEND pupils. You will be ambitious and solution-focused and contribute significantly to the ethos of the school, as well as having a sense of humour..

As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Friday 23 May 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.

Completed applications should be returned by email to [e-mail].

Interviews dates: TBC

Candidates should be advised that if they have not received a response within 2 weeks of the closing date, they should assume that they have not been shortlisted.

If you would like to speak to the Headteacher or Department Leader regarding this post or if you have any questions, please contact HR ([e-mail]).