Director of Maths
King's Academy Ringmer, Lewes, East Sussex, BN8 5RB6 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
4 February 2026 at 8am
Date listed
28 January 2026
Job details
Job role
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £58569pa to £64690pa Points 6 to 10 on the Leadership Pay Range
What skills and experience we're looking for
Director of Maths required from 1 September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, talented, inspirational and driven professional to lead our Maths Department. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for sharing their love of Maths and committed to improving their own subject knowledge and teaching practice to achieve impressive progress for all students. You will also need to demonstrate that you have a track record of achieving rapid and sustained progress and attainment for all groups of students and have had leadership responsibility.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be a Maths specialist with the drive to motivate and challenge pupils
- Set and maintain high standards for academic achievement and behaviour
- Contribute to the development and review of the curriculum so pupils are inspired to learn
- Proactively contribute to the development of the department through professional development
- Have a commitment to developing practice and pedagogy
- Believe in creating strong relationships with pupils and contribute to the pastoral work of the school
The Maths Department:
The Maths team is a six strong, highly motivated and passionate group of maths specialists. Where problem solving is at the centre of everything we strive for, promoting the love of not just maths but also its applications. The department excel in teaching maths and ensuring all students make progress. The team welcome new voices and regularly meet to discuss and work collaboratively on the methodology and topics we teach.
What the school offers its staff
What can we offer you?
- Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority
- An established, motivated and supportive department
- Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)
- An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)
- A supportive and collaborative staff body
- An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression
- Two week October half term and bespoke wellbeing days
- Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)
- The opportunity to work in an Eco School
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
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About King's Academy Ringmer
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 16
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 642 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- King's Academy Ringmer website
- Email address
- amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk
- Phone number
- 01273 815460
King’s Academy Ringmer:
King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.
King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.
King’s Group Academies:
King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.
Arranging a visit to King's Academy Ringmer
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk.
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