Head of Department - Maths Teacher

The Kemnal Academies Trust; Sidcup; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleeve Park School is seeking a passionate Head of Maths to join from January 2026. The role involves enhancing the Maths Department's performance, inspiring students, and contributing to a culture of excellence in education. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving student outcomes and staff wellbeing.

Benefits

Ongoing support and CPD opportunities

Strong commitment to staff wellbeing

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and ambitious educator.
• Experience in teaching Maths at secondary level.
• Strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work/life balance.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head of School in raising teaching standards.
• Develop the Maths Department and inspire students.
• Provide ongoing support and CPD opportunities.

Skills

Outstanding teaching skills

Ability to inspire learners

Commitment to student success

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

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Cleeve Park School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and driven teacher to join us from January 2026 to support in developing the Maths Department.

This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with outstanding teaching skills to join our journey of improvement. As the Head of Maths, you will be required to support the work of the Head of School in raising the standards of teaching, learning and achievement in the department. We expect all of our students to be challenged, to be inspired and to believe in their own ability.

Cleeve Park is a place where traditional values meet innovation. If you want to join a highly successful team who are passionate about the very best education for our young people, and you can inspire learners to seek what they do not yet know, then we want to hear from you. We are a popular 11-18 school, providing an excellent education for all our students, with a commitment to learning, pride in our community and sharing success in all we do.

We are situated in attractive grounds in the south of Bexley and located within easy reach of the M25 with good access to both central London and rural Kent. We have excellent facilities, including a 3G astro pitch and state of the art fitness centre.

If you are seeking to be an inspirational and innovative professional who can motivate and inspire students and really make a difference, then Cleeve Park is for you.

We require someone who will share our passion and ambition to provide an excellent education to our students who are engaging and rewarding to work with.

We have a strong commitment to staff wellbeing and see work/life balance as a vital element to a fulfilling career.

You will receive ongoing support and CPD opportunities across the school and wider TKAT family.

If you would like to arrange a conversation with Executive Headteacher, Alex O'Donnell, please contact us for a convenient time.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications. If you have not had any communication within 10 days of the closing date please take this as confirmation that on this occasion your application has not been successful.

Offers of employment will be subject to the full Safer Recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check

We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic; this includes applicants wishing to work flexibly.

Access to interview - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the interview environment. If we can accommodate practical workplace adjustments to assist we will.

Download details & an application form from the school website: www.cleevepark-tkat.org

Closing date for applications: 4th June 2025

Interview date: TBC

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the #oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration; 'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the full safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Flexible working

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.