Director of Mathematics and Numeracy - Wanstead High School

London Borough Of Redbridge; London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A London educational institution is seeking a Director of Maths and Numeracy. This permanent, full-time role involves leading the Maths department, teaching up to A-Level, and enhancing teaching methods to help students achieve their full potential. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in educational leadership and a passion for Mathematics.

Qualifications

• Experience leading an educational department.
• Ability to engage and motivate students.
• Qualified to teach Maths to A-Level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department and improve teaching practices.
• Teach Maths across all Key Stages.
• Guide staff development and teaching ethos.

Skills

Leadership in education

Teaching Mathematics up to A-Level

Development of staff

Engagement strategies for students

Job description

Overview

Director of Mathematics and Numeracy – Wanstead High School

• London Borough of Redbridge
• Wanstead, East London
• £36,414-53,994 per year
• Permanent
• Full-time
• 8 hours ago

Responsibilities

We are seeking an inspirational Director of Maths and Numeracy to join our well-established Maths department. This is a fantastic opportunity for a person with experience to lead the ethos and teaching and learning across all Key Stages of Maths, enabling pupils to achieve their highest potential and leading the growth and development of other staff members. The successful candidate will be expected to teach Maths to A-Level standard and will contribute substantially to the continual cycle of refinement across all year groups. This is a highly successful department and pupils are engaged and excited to learn Maths.

Requirements / Qualifications

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check. The candidate should have the experience to lead the ethos and teaching and learning across all Key Stages of Maths, and be able to teach Maths to A-Level standard.

Additional information

The closing date for this post is 23:59 on Friday 26 September 2025, although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date. Interviews dates: TBC

To apply for this role, please visit: wansteadhigh.co.uk/vacancies.