Director of Mathematics and Numeracy
Wanstead High School, London, E11 2JZ7 days remaining to apply
Closing date
20 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
11 June 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £42,430.00 - £53,992.00 Annually (FTE) 14306
Director of Mathematics and Numeracy job summary
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a passionate and dynamic professional to lead our exciting Maths department; to help enthuse and excite pupils about the subject and lead them to great outcomes.
The successful candidate will be expected to lead the department to reach ever higher standards as well as be a key Middle Leader in the school supporting excellent teaching and learning, staff well-being and the drive to make the school even better. 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 potholders' 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, possibly internally. This post would suit a candidate who has the drive and enthusiasm to lead the department as well as implement a numeracy programme 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.
What We Offer
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic and diligent candidate who is keen to develop their skills in a successful school that will provide great support and encouragement. We offer an outstanding opportunity for the right person to make a real impact on children’s lives, and to develop their career in a very pleasant, successful and innovative school. We hope that you will decide to pursue your application and that you will consider a future with us at Wanstead. Whilst you will need to work hard, we value well-being and support all staff with flexible ways of working where possible.
Some of our key benefits are:
Short walking distance of Wanstead (0.4 miles) and Redbridge (0.6 miles) Central Line stations;
Close to vibrant high street with cafes, independent shops;
Close to Wanstead Green and local parks;
Subsidised access to the Leisure Centre and upcoming Swimming Pool;
Free parking in the Leisure Centre for staff;
At Wanstead High School, we are committed to staff wellbeing and provide the following benefits:
Contribution to Eye Care and Cycling Scheme;
Free access to Counselling Services;
Free breaktime tea and coffee;
Termly, free staff breakfasts;
Catered Inset Days;
Subsidised school lunches;
Support of flexible working, where possible;
Recruitment and Retention;
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.
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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