Job Description

Head of Maths – Enfield – September 2026

A ambitious, community-driven secondary school in Enfield is seeking an experienced and resilient Head of Maths to lead their Mathematics department from September 2026. This is a permanent Head of Maths role within a school rated Good by Ofsted - one where the relationships you build with pupils will be the most rewarding of your career, and where great teaching genuinely changes lives.

About the School

This Enfield secondary school serves a diverse, urban community and makes no secret of the fact that some of its pupils arrive with complex backgrounds and significant barriers to learning. Behaviour can be challenging - but the school has clear, well-embedded systems in place and an SLT that backs its staff. What experienced teachers consistently find here is that once you earn the trust of these pupils, the relationships are extraordinarily meaningful. The Mathematics department has real potential, strong foundations, and a community of pupils who respond exceptionally well to teachers who are consistent, genuine, and ambitious for them.

What the School Offers

• A TLR-supported Head of Maths post with genuine departmental autonomy and visible SLT backing
• Clear and consistently enforced behaviour systems, with strong pastoral support structures behind every classroom teacher
• A school that is honest about its challenges and equally proud of what its staff achieve within them
• Structured CPD with access to Maths Hub networks and clear pathways into senior leadership
• The kind of pupil relationships that remind you exactly why you went into teaching in the first place

The Role

As Head of Maths, you will lead curriculum planning, assessment strategy, and staff development across the full Mathematics department. You will model outstanding classroom practice, drive GCSE outcomes, line manage colleagues, and contribute actively to whole-school improvement as part of the middle leadership team. Building genuine, trusted relationships with pupils who may initially test boundaries will be central to your success as Head of Maths in this school - and when those relationships land, they will stay with you.

What the School is Looking For

This permanent Head of Maths position will suit candidates who:

• Hold British QTS awarded through a UK-accredited teacher training programme
• Graduated with a 2:1 or above in Mathematics or a closely related discipline from a reputable UK university, ideally Russell Group
• Can demonstrate a strong and successful track record of secondary Maths teaching within UK schools, with clear evidence of strong pupil outcomes
• Have proven middle leadership experience including curriculum development, staff management, and driving departmental improvement
• Are resilient, consistent, and emotionally intelligent - with the interpersonal skills to connect with pupils who do not always make it easy
• Are legally entitled to work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available

Candidates without proven UK secondary Maths teaching experience and demonstrable leadership responsibility will not be considered.

Salary & Contract

Outer London MPS: £37,870 to £50,474, with UPS up to £56,154. A TLR1 is attached reflecting full head of department responsibility. Exact value confirmed on application.

The best Heads of Maths are not just curriculum leaders - they are the teachers that pupils remember long after they leave school. If you are ready for a permanent Secondary Teaching Opportunity where your leadership will matter and your impact will be felt well beyond the classroom, this is the role for you.

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Head of Maths | September 2026 | INDTEACH