Head of Maths

EdEx – Education Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

An established community-driven school is seeking a Head of Maths to lead their department starting September 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the Maths curriculum while enjoying reduced teaching hours and excellent staff enrichment opportunities. The school, rated 'Good' by Ofsted, is committed to innovative teaching practices and provides a supportive environment for both staff and students. Join a solid team of Maths teachers and contribute to a school that values character and community engagement.

Benefits

Bespoke CPD Opportunities

Excellent Wellbeing Policy

Incentive Days Off

Generous PPA Time

Regular Social Events

Qualifications

• Qualified Maths Teacher with UK QTS required.
• Experience as 2iC, KS Coordinator or Head of Maths preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and teach within the Maths department.
• Manage a reduced timetable for Head of Maths responsibilities.

Skills

Mathematics Teaching

Leadership

Curriculum Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Head of Maths - TLR1A

A popular, community driven school in Lewisham is searching for a Head of Maths to join their team in September on a permanent basis.

This Ofsted rated 'Good' school is not part of an academy, so despite their curriculum currently being well developed, there is scope for you to make changes and develop with real autonomy as the Head of Maths.

The mixed comprehensive school currently has 50 minute Maths lessons for their 900 across KS3 & KS4, following a Maths Mastery Curriculum. The school benefits from state of the art facilities, a modern building, staff enrichment, bespoke CPD opportunities, an excellent wellbeing policy and the promotion of innovative teaching practices and new ideas across the school.

The ideal candidate for this Head of Maths position will be either an experienced Maths Teacher with experience as a second in charge looking for a step up, or a current Head of Maths looking for a fresh change of scenery.

Job Description - Head of Maths

• Head of Maths
• Leading and teaching within the Maths department
• Reduced timetable for Head of Maths responsibilities
• MPS3-UPS3, Inner London Payscale
• £42,536 - £60,092 + TLR1A £9782
• September 2025 start
• Full time, permanent, direct school contract

School Information - Head of Maths

• 11-16, Mixed Comprehensive School
• Longstanding school in the community
• Great behaviour and students with real character
• Excellent staff enrichment opportunities + bespoke CPD
• Low staff turnover, with lot's of SLT having started as NQTs
• Solid team of Maths Teachers
• Incentive days off, generous PPA time, regular social events
• London Borough of Lewisham, easily commutable from Southwark, Greenwich, Bexley, Tower Hamlets & Hackney

Candidate Specification - Head of Maths

• Qualified Maths Teacher with UK QTS
• Current 2iC, KS Coordinator or Head of Maths
• A people person
• Passionate about all students achieving

For more information on this school and Head of Maths vacancy, confidentially apply today. Shortlisted applicants will be furnished with greater information prior to progressing your application to interview.

Head of Maths - TLR1A

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