Head of Mathematics

St Benedict’s School; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Greater London seeks an outstanding Head of Mathematics to lead its high-achieving department. This full-time, permanent role starting in September 2026 requires an ambitious leader who is a skilled classroom practitioner. Responsibilities include overseeing quality teaching, fostering strong academic outcomes, and enriching student life through co-curricular activities. The school is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and expects a similar commitment from its staff.

Benefits

Accommodation may be available

Qualifications

• Outstanding classroom practitioner with strategic capability.
• Ability to oversee high-quality teaching and strong academic outcomes.
• Willingness to participate in the co-curricular life of the School.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mathematics department towards high achievement.
• Guide the next stage of departmental development.
• Ensure ongoing enrichment and extension in teaching.

Job description

St Benedict’s School seeks an outstanding and dynamic Head of Mathematics to lead our successful, high-achieving, and forward-looking department.

Required for September 2026

Full-time and Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious leader to build on strong foundations and guide the next stage of departmental development. The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with the strategic capability to oversee high-quality teaching, strong academic outcomes, and a culture of ongoing enrichment and extension.

A willingness to participate in the fulfilling co-curricular life of the School is expected of all academic staff.

Accommodation may be available.

Closing date for applications is 12 noon, Thursday 22 January

Interviews will take place on Thursday 29 January / Friday 30 January

Early applications are encouraged. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

To apply please complete an application form (available to download from the School’s website www.stbenedicts.org.uk ) and return to [e-mail]. Further details can be obtained from the HR department: 020 8862 2185 or email [e-mail]

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

• child protection, discipline, health and safety
• promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom you are responsible and with whom you come into contact.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.