Head of Department Maths

Prospero Teaching; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Maths for a reputed secondary school in Barking & Dagenham. This is a full-time permanent role that offers a supportive environment and opportunities for professional development. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to enhancing student performance.

Benefits

Accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum teaching experience in the UK as a Head of Maths.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department in a secondary school setting.
• Deliver curriculum for Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.

Skills

Safeguarding training

Teaching experience

Education

QTS or equivalent

Job description

JOB TITLE - Head of Maths -

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Maths for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Barking & Dagenham, East London.
The school is a medium size mainstream Secondary School with a supportive department. The school is going from strength to strength and providing CPD throughout the year. The school does have a 6th form, although most of the timetable for this role will be key stage 3 and key stage 4.
The position is open to both NQTs and experienced teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT DETAILS

· Location - Barking & Dagenham , East London
· Position -Head of Maths - Barking & Dagenham
· Type of work - Head of Maths-
· Contract or position start date - September 2025
· Duration / Likely Duration - Permanent
· Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
· Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Permanent
· Full time/part time - Full time
· Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale
· Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm, plus parents evenings

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS
· QTS or equivalent
· Minimum teaching experience in the UK as a Head of Maths
· Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:
· Hold Right to Work in the UK
· Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
· Provide two professional child related references that cover the last 2 years

OTHER
If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up to date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching is able to offer the successful candidate:
· Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
· In-house Training and Development Team