Temporary Deputy Head of Faculty - Maths (maternity cover)

WALTHAMSTOW SCHOOL FOR GIRLS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Greater London is seeking a Temporary Deputy Head of Faculty for Mathematics. This maternity cover role offers the chance to inspire students and collaborate with a dedicated team to enhance the maths curriculum. You will need a passion for Maths, strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate young learners. Apply by 11th December 2025 to empower the next generation of leaders.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunity for leadership development

Qualifications

• Dynamic teacher with a genuine passion for teaching Maths.
• Strong subject knowledge and ability to motivate students.
• Proactive about maintaining high standards in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of the maths curriculum.
• Lead the Maths faculty to achieve ambitious goals.
• Develop and maintain high standards of teaching and learning.

Skills

Passion for teaching Maths

Creativity

Subject knowledge

Ability to motivate students

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Temporary Deputy Head of Faculty – Mathematics (Maternity Cover)

TLR 2b (Outer London £5,872.00 per annum) Required March 2026. Would you like the opportunity to develop your leadership skills and inspire colleagues with your passion for teaching Mathematics?

Qualifications

• Are you a dynamic teacher with a genuine passion for teaching Maths and enjoy sharing your enthusiasm for the subject with students in a school that fosters a lifelong love of learning?

Role Overview

We are looking to appoint an innovative, highly motivated and outstanding practitioner to join our Mathematics faculty. As a member and a leader of our maths faculty you will play a key role in supporting the development of our curriculum. We have a bold vision for our maths curriculum; we want our students to become outstanding problem solvers, equipped with the numeracy and reasoning skills to be successful at and beyond year 11. Our results have rapidly improved since 2019 due to a sharp focus on our curriculum and we are keen to build upon our success to be bolder and more ambitious with what our students can achieve. We are looking for a teacher and leader who can be part of shaping this journey. This is a temporary post to cover a period of maternity leave, offering an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and dedicated team as one of its leaders.

As the successful candidate you must be able to demonstrate creativity as well as a strong subject knowledge and the ability to motivate students. You must be proactive and determined about developing and maintaining high standards of teaching and learning with a focus on a specific Key Stage which will be determined by the strengths, experience and interests of the candidates.

Walthamstow School for Girls is a wonderful place to work, learn, teach and lead. We are passionate about education being a vehicle for promoting equality for all and our mission is to empower young women to become the leaders of the future. We are a truly comprehensive school, proud of our diversity and committed to social justice.

An application form and recruitment pack are available to download from here. Completed application forms should be returned by email to [e-mail] Please note CVs will not be accepted. Closing date: Thursday 11th December 2025 (9.00am). Interviews: Week commencing Monday 15th December 2025.

Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people. Walthamstow School for Girls is committed to Safer Recruitment practices and procedures. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced D.B.S.