Associate Assistant Headteacher/Director of Mathematics and Numeracy

Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ

10 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  ASAP / September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: L10- 13
• Additional allowances:

  L10- 13

Associate Assistant Headteacher/Director of Mathematics and Numeracy job summary

We are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to lead our exciting Mathematics Department and Whole School Numeracy; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the subject and lead them to great outcomes. In addition, the role will include working as an Associate Assistant Headteacher, as part of the Senior Leadership of the school, enabling the candidate to gain that necessary experience to secure substantive roles at this level in the future. The exact nature of these strategic responsibilities will be determined once the candidate is chosen. We recognise that some candidates may be looking to establish themselves as middle leaders before progressing into senior leadership. We encourage you to apply, and we will support your development so that you gain the confidence, skills, and experience needed to take the next step into a senior leadership role.

The successful candidate will be expected to lead the Maths department to reach ever higher standards as well as be a key leader in the school supporting the School Development Plan and the drive to make the school even better. The department consists of 12 staff and they deserve excellent leadership to ensure they continue to grow and develop as excellent teachers and postholders.

You will need to teach Maths to A-Level standard and will lead the continual cycle of curriculum refinement across all year groups. The department currently has 2 postholders leading each Key Stage, who would work closely with you to support your aims and vision, and we are looking to recruit a Deputy Head of Maths, possibly internally.

This post would suit a candidate who has the drive and enthusiasm to lead the department. consider and implement best practice in numeracy across the school. You will be a dynamic, committed professional who strives for all pupils to do their very best and who is committed to narrowing the gap for our disadvantaged and SEND pupils. You will be ambitious and solution-focused and contribute significantly to the ethos of the school, as well as having a sense of humour.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and Overseas Police checks, if applicable. Online searches will also be carried out for shortlisted candidates. Successful candidates will undergo full Safer Recruitment checks including, if applicable, Children’s Barred List check, Right to Work check, Qualifications check, Section 128 check, Prohibition from Teaching check and Professional References.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wanstead High School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1434 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Wanstead High School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-high-school

11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.

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