Deputy Learning Director of Mathematics

Kingsmead School, Enfield, EN1 1YQ

30 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Preferably September 2026, but can accommodate January 2027

• Closing date

  14 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  15 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: MPS 1 - UP3 + TLR 2b (£5874)
• Additional allowances:

  MPS 1 - UP3 + TLR 2b (£5874)

Deputy Learning Director of Mathematics job summary

The School

Kingsmead is a large, oversubscribed school that, despite serving a postcode in the top 20% most deprived parts of England: 

• Has an ambitious curriculum, with almost an almost exclusively GCSE KS4 and A Level KS5, aiming for a high number of EBacc entries while also having a performing and visual arts specialism. 

• A track record of above average progress scores in spite of the challenge posed by such an ambitious curriculum. 

• Exceptional behaviour, with a consistent approach that combines explicit boundaries with the space to build relationships and support those children who need it. 

• A thoughtfully constructed wider school experience for the children, with an ambitious combination of clubs, trips, careers guidance and wider enrichment. 

The Department

The Maths Department at Kingsmead is bound by the principle that all students can be successful at Maths. Teachers in our department continually develop their specialist knowledge for teaching mathematics, working collaboratively to refine and improve their practice. This takes place during time that is specially allocated for professional development on a weekly basis.

At Key Stage 3, we work closely with the Maths Hub to implement a Mastery Curriculum from year 7. We believe that everyone can learn and enjoy mathematics and we provide strong foundations that will allow students to progress confidently to KS4 and beyond. The Maths Curriculum ensures a coherent and detailed sequence of essential content to support sustained progression over time, and it is regularly reviewed and refined to suit the needs of our students. Outcomes for KS4 for Maths at Kingsmead are very positive, leading many students to study the subject at A-Level, and making it an extremely popular course, with around 60 A-level students in each year group. We also offer Further Maths with most students accepting Maths-related university courses

Learners in our department develop conceptual understanding and ability to use the language, symbols and notation of mathematics. We instil a love for the subject by teaching students to reason mathematically by following a line of enquiry, discovering relationships and making logical arguments and justifications.

The Role

As Deputy Head of Department, you will work closely with the Head of Maths to:

• Support the strategic leadership and day-to-day running of the Maths department, always promoting and implementing school policies.

• Drive improvements in teaching and learning, with a sharp focus on the experience of disadvantaged pupils.

• Lead on specific areas such as curriculum development, assessment, KS4/KS5, or development of teaching and learning (allocated based on strengths).

• Work collaboratively with all stakeholders, with a focus on coaching and supporting colleagues, including early career teachers.

• Model a culture of high expectations for all and consistent effective classroom practice.

• Contribute to whole‑school priorities and improvement planning.

• Engage feedback with open-mindedness and a growth mindset approach.
  

This role is ideally suited to an experienced teacher who is ready to step into middle leadership or an existing post‑holder seeking a new challenge in a supportive, forward-thinking school.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher of Maths with strong subject knowledge. The ability to teach A-Level and A-Level Further Maths is strongly desirable.
• Has high expectations of themselves and their students
• Is committed to equity, inclusion and improving outcomes for disadvantaged learners
• Has strong interpersonal skills and enjoys working collaboratively
• Is willing to contribute by leading on parts of the department’s enrichment and outreach programmes
• Is an effective and committed form tutor who understands the importance of strong pastoral relationships in supporting students’ academic success and wellbeing
• Is reflective, organised and resilient
• Shares our belief that all students can succeed with the right support and through high quality teaching
  

The school reserves the right to close this advert if a suitable candidate is appointed before the closing date.

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

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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 Kingsmead School

• School type: Academies, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1502 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Kingsmead School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/kingsmead-school-enfield

Kingsmead is a large, mixed, oversubscribed school – easily accessible from both central London and surrounds – with loyal staff, an established standing in the community and a very strong track record. We are consistently above average in Progress 8 and A Level value added, with high Ebacc entry and a wide range of options at KS4 and KS5. Those outcomes are built on a calm, purposeful and collaborative atmosphere.

Despite the school’s size and standing, the Headteacher was appointed relatively young after experience of leading for a high-performing academy chain and in one of the most successful London boroughs. He has restarted the school culture and approach over the last few years and is determined to push it forward from being in the top 20% nationally to being somewhere where things are achieved others do not think possible.

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