14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2026

  • Closing date

    26 September 2025 at 9am

  • Date listed

    12 September 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Head of department or curriculum

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Subject

Mathematics

Working pattern

Full time: As per teachers terms and conditions - 1265

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Leadership - L11 to L15

What skills and experience we're looking for

Due to the relocation of the current post holder we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed leader for our Maths Department, who shares the school’s values; engaging, empowering and encouraging students to fulfil their fullest potential.

Our Ideal Candidate:

  • Is passionate about Maths and a consistently good or outstanding subject teacher with experience of line management and/or leading on departmental projects or priorities;
  • Is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices, and the sharing of these with colleagues;
  • Can work collaboratively as well as use personal initiative;
  • Be eager to inspire and motivate students to exceed expectations;

  • Has high aspirations for all students is passionate about learning and can contribute new and creative ideas to subject areas;
  • Have a proven track record of achievement.


What the school offers its staff

Maths Department Information:

  • A supportive Maths Department with varying levels of experience within the Maths Team
  • Collaborative approach in order to support workload and wellbeing of staff
  • SLT links and support for driving improvement

Thamesview School Information:

Recognised as ‘Good’ in our most recent Ofsted Inspection (May 2024), Thamesview School is committed to providing high quality learning through high quality teaching.

We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our children and supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities and bespoke leadership pathways. We are looking for candidates with passion and drive, who want to make an impact quickly.

What Can We Offer You?

  • Active support with your career development including CPD opportunities such as NPQML, NPQSL and Coaching etc
  • A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Team
  • Access to Health and Wellbeing support via Occupational Health and access to free, confidential counselling services with the Staff Support Line Service.
  • Positive union relations and a representative from the largest teaching union on the staff body.
  • A friendly place to work holding the Gold Kent and Medway Staff Wellbeing Award


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

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students.
Appointment to this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Thamesview School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 11 to 18
Education phase
Secondary
School size
955 pupils enrolled
Age range
11 to 18
Ofsted report
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School website
Thamesview School website
Email address
k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk
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Thamesview School is a place where every member of school is encouraged to have the highest aspirations in their personal and academic lives. Our students are encouraged to become globally aware citizens who embrace high moral standards.

We place Teaching and Learning at the very core of everything we do and are committed to empowering students to become:

• aspirational
• confident in learning
• adaptable
• creative
• responsible

Our school emphasises the importance of core skills and the importance of the fundamental skills involved, particularly in English and maths, and in all other curriculum areas. Our rich curriculum enables each student to make progress on a pathway which is right for them. This means that the school offers both academic and vocational qualifications so that each individual is fully prepared to maintain strong habits of learning throughout their lives and to be fully prepared to participate in society as lifelong learners.

Thamesview School cares for its students so that everyone feels safe and is able to learn. Our ethos of care and respect permeates through every aspect of school life. Students are encouraged to act with integrity and honesty in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that they leave school with a tenacity to succeed and willingness to make positive contributions to our society.

Arranging a visit to Thamesview School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk.

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