Tes job - Director of Maths and Numeracy

London Teaching Pool, Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Ilford is seeking an experienced Director of Maths to provide strategic leadership for the Maths department and improve teaching and learning standards across KS3–KS5. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in raising attainment and will join a supportive team emphasizing professional development. This full-time, permanent position offers a salary range of £50,000–£72,000, depending on experience and scale.

Qualifications

• Strong experience teaching Maths across KS3–KS5.
• Previous leadership experience (Head of Maths or similar).
• Proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership of the Maths department.
• Supporting, developing and line-managing Maths teachers.
• Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages.
• Contributing to whole-school improvement and leadership initiatives.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Curriculum oversight

Teaching Maths

Team management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Director of Maths – Ilford

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Director of Maths to join a forward-thinking secondary school in Ilford on a permanent basis. We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Director of Maths who can lead a high-performing department, drive standards, and inspire outstanding teaching and learning across KS3–KS5. If you are an ambitious and passionate Director of Maths looking for your next leadership challenge, this role offers an excellent platform to make a real impact.

Role Details:

• Start date: ASAP (or negotiable)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £50,000–£72,000 (depending on experience and leadership scale)
• Full-time position
• Leading Maths across KS3–KS5

What the role involves:

• Strategic leadership of the Maths department
• Supporting, developing and line-managing Maths teachers
• Overseeing curriculum, assessment, and raising attainment
• Ensuring high-quality teaching and learning across all key stages
• Contributing to whole-school improvement and leadership initiatives

About the school:

• Located in Ilford with excellent transport links
• Supportive SLT with a strong focus on professional development
• Well-resourced department with a collaborative team culture

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong experience teaching Maths across KS3–KS5
• Previous leadership experience (Head of Maths or similar)
• Proven track record of raising attainment and improving outcomes

To apply or find out more, please contact Shanti on 0208 709 6540.