Director of Learning - Maths

Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, Swanscombe, Kent, DA10 0BZ

19 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  9 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  18 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Head of department or curriculum
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Leadership scale based on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you a passionate mathematician and an inspiring leader ready to shape the future of our STEM provision? Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet is seeking a visionary Director of Learning for Mathematics to join our middle leadership team and drive excellence across the department.

This is a pivotal role for an ambitious educator who thrives on developing both staff and students. You will be responsible for the strategic leadership of the Mathematics curriculum, ensuring that every student, regardless of their starting point, develops the numerical fluency and problem-solving skills essential for their future success.

Who We Are Looking For

• A proven track record of delivering outstanding results in Mathematics.
• Experience in leading or supporting a team to improve instructional quality.
• A deep understanding of how to use data to inform teaching strategies.
• An alignment with the Leigh Academy Trust values: Integrity, Resilience, and Excellence.

What the school offers its staff

At Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet, we're more than just a "good" school - we're a dynamic community dedicated to getting the best out of every student. Serving a diverse student body from ages 11-18, our vision is built on three core values: Be Ready, Work Hard, Be Nice.

We provide a stimulating learning environment with a curriculum that offers a rich blend of academic and vocational qualifications. Our modern facilities include outstanding sports amenities and well-equipped classrooms and labs, all supported by excellent ICT resources.

Our ambition is to ensure every student reaches their full potential, leaving us as a courteous, confident, and capable young person, fully prepared for university or their chosen career. We achieve this through a varied program of extracurricular activities, student leadership opportunities, and targeted support for students of all abilities.

As a proud member of the Leigh Academies Trust, we benefit from a network of highly successful leaders and a commitment to investing in our staff. We are also on track for and 'Outstanding' Ofsted result.

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.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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About Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

• School type: Academy, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 826 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet website
• Email address: joinus@latrust.org.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-ebbsfleet-academy

Arranging a visit to Leigh Academy Ebbsfleet

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