Deputy Director of Mathematics and Numeracy
Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2025
Closing date
27 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Science
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £46,198.00 - £63,778.00 Annually (Actual) MPS/UPS (Outer London) plus TLR 1A (£9,784)
Deputy Director of Mathematics and Numeracy job summary
Our Mathematics Department is committed to developing confident and fluent Mathematicians, who are equipped to meet both the everyday numeracy demands of life, and solve more complex Mathematical problems. We offer an ambitious, inclusive curriculum that supports every pupil in making progress, whether their goal is mastering basic numeracy skills, or excelling in advanced problem-solving.
Teaching in our department is designed to promote long-term retention, by building on prior knowledge and sequencing new content in carefully planned steps. This ensures pupils gain a deep understanding of key Mathematical concepts, and strengthens connections across different areas of Mathematics. The department fosters a collaborative and high-performing environment where staff regularly share best practices and work together to continuously refine and improve the curriculum. We are committed to providing our team with the resources and ongoing professional development needed to maintain excellence in teaching.
The Second in Charge role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to shaping a centre of excellence for Mathematics. We are seeking an innovative and passionate individual with the skills to lead and implement change, striving for the best teaching and learning outcomes for our pupils.
As part of Seven Kings Teaching School Alliance, Wanstead is able to provide a wide variety of CPD opportunities for staff at all stages of their career, both within Wanstead and the Teaching School Alliance. The post offers an excellent opportunity for the right person to develop their career within an exciting and supportive department and school.
Wanstead High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for this post is 23:59, Friday 27 June 2025 although outstanding candidates may be interviewed before the closing date.
Completed applications should be returned by email to recruitment@wansteadhigh.co.uk.
Interviews: TBC
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 are not accepted.
About Wanstead High School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 1469 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wanstead High School website
11-18 large comprehensive school based in the heart of East London.
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