Job Description
Head of Maths | Hackney | September 2026
A high-performing secondary school in Hackney is seeking a Head of Maths from September 2026. This is a permanent leadership opportunity for an experienced Maths Teacher ready to take responsibility for curriculum design, staff development and sustained improvement across KS3–KS5. The role is suited to a strong middle leader with a clear record of driving attainment and leading teams effectively.
Mathematics outcomes are consistently strong, with GCSE results regularly above national averages and a high proportion of students achieving grades 7–9. A-Level Maths and Further Maths continue to see increasing uptake, supported by a structured curriculum focused on fluency, reasoning and exam application. Departmental systems are highly organised, with centralised planning, shared assessments and consistent moderation embedded across all key stages to ensure accuracy and progression.
Head of Maths – September 2026 | Hackney
Inner London salary £40,317–£62,496 (MPS/UPS + TLR)
What the school offers:
• Leadership of a well-resourced and established Maths department
• Dedicated leadership time to focus on curriculum and staff development
• Detailed data systems supporting intervention and progress tracking
• Opportunity to develop KS5 provision and strengthen STEM pathways
• Access to leadership CPD and external subject-specific training
Key responsibilities include:
• Leading improvement in Maths attainment across KS3–KS5
• Overseeing curriculum sequencing, assessment and intervention strategies
• Coaching and developing teachers through structured feedback and support
• Monitoring progress data and implementing strategies to raise achievement
The successful candidate will:
• Hold UK QTS and a Maths-related degree
• Have strong experience teaching Maths across KS3–KS5
• Demonstrate proven leadership or readiness to step into a Head of Department role
• Show the ability to raise standards and drive consistent departmental improvement
The school offers a stable, well-structured environment with strong behaviour systems and clear leadership support, allowing subject leaders to focus on improving teaching quality and outcomes across the department.
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