Head of Maths
George Abbot School, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1XX14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
11 May 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 April 2026
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
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £38,627-£52,490.00 plus TLR
Head of Maths job summary
Head of Maths
MPS/UPS + TLR
Required from September 2026
NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form)
A rare opportunity has arisen to join a great school in a key leadership position, with a well-qualified and highly motivated Head of Maths required for a full-time, permanent post starting in September 2026. The salary for this position is negotiable for an exceptional candidate. All applicants must demonstrate a strong personal academic track record and have experience of leadership within a successful secondary Maths team.
The candidate appointed will join a thriving and supportive Mathematics Faculty made up of 17 staff. The faculty regularly achieves excellent results at GCSE (P8 well above national average) and the school’s A Level Mathematics results have consistently been in the top 10% of schools for L3VA nationally. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all three key stages. In the Sixth Form, 45% of our 450 Sixth Form students currently take Maths as an option and we offer both Maths and Further Maths A Levels. Within such a strong department at a large school, there are many opportunities for the successful applicant to take on extra responsibilities and develop professionally.
Why choose us?
Ofsted (February 2025) said: “Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils’ starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care.”
Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: “Parents and pupils attribute the school’s success to its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘supportive teachers’. Pupils felt that many go ‘above and beyond’, making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude.”
More about George Abbot:
George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Learning Partners Academy Trust. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to join our trust.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this exciting role, please use the links provided to access the full job description and person specification.
Please note, your application will take you to our ATS system (Face-Ed) where you will be required to enter your details again to fully complete your application process. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact Georgie Newman, Head of HR via email gmnewman@georgeabbot.surrey.sch.uk.
Important Information
- The closing date given is a guide only. There may be some occasions where we close a vacancy due to a high a volume of applications being received. It is therefore advisable that you submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
- When completing the application form please ensure that you clearly evidence your relevant skills and experience in relation to the requirements detailed in the job description.
Closing date: 9am on Monday 11 May 2026
Interviews: to follow that week
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. Any successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About George Abbot School
- School type
- Academy, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary school
- School size
- 1938 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Abbot School website
We are an 11-18, mixed comprehensive, with an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. Within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station, we are an innovative school with strong progress outcomes at both GCSE and A Level.
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