Head of Mathematics

Watford Grammar School for Girls, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE

Deadline is today

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Subject: Mathematics
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £34,398.00 - £52,490.00 Annually (Actual) TLR1B - £12,515.00 per annum also applicable to this post

Head of Mathematics job summary

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Department with the determination to sustain and develop the passion for mathematics in the school. This is the opportunity to lead an outstanding team of professionals who teach girls who are enthusiastic, engaged and excited about learning mathematics. Over 45% of Sixth Formers study Maths to A level and there is a strong tradition of girls taking Further Mathematics.

The successful candidate must have strong leadership and management ability, be committed to high standards for students and staff, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a willingness to take part in Department and whole school events.

This is an opportunity to contribute significantly to the continuing success of the school.

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 Watford Grammar School for Girls

• School type: Academies, Church of England, ages 11 to 18
• Education phase: Secondary school
• School size: 1429 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 11 to 18
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Watford Grammar School for Girls website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/watford-grammar-school-for-girls-watford

Watford Grammar School for Girls is a partially selective 11-18 girls’ school, founded as ‘The Free School’ in Watford in 1704 with a mission to teach girls, initially alongside their brothers, from the outset. This makes us one of the oldest girls’ school in the country.

We are proud of our heritage, but equally proud of our innovative approach to teaching and learning. Watford Grammar School for Girls has a very strong and distinctive ethos with clear vision and values.

There are close to 1500 pupils on role with more than 400 in the sixth form; academic results are consistently very high indeed and the school is ranked as outstanding by Ofsted.
There are always plenty of opportunities for teaching and support staff to train and develop their careers at Watford Girls.

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