Head of Maths

JR United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading school in Newham, East London, is seeking a Head of Maths to lead their department. The successful candidate will provide support and CPD to staff while ensuring high teaching standards. With both NQTs and experienced teachers encouraged to apply, this is a great opportunity for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Accredited continued professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience as Head of Department in the UK.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Maths department and ensure high standards of teaching.
• Provide CPD and support to staff within the department.
• Timetable for key stage 3 and key stage 4.

Skills

Child safeguarding

Leadership

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

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JOB TITLE - Head of Maths- Newham
ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a Head of Maths for an Ofsted Good Secondary school in Newham, 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 - Hackney, East London
Position - Head of Maths
Type of work - Head o Department
Contract or position start date - September 2025
Duration / Likely Duration - Ongoing
Contract or position end date (if applicable) - TBC
Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary
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 3 years experience as Head of Department in the UK
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