Head Of Maths

• Head of Maths
• Full-time
• Sept 26
• Wandsworth Secondary School
• Experienced Heads of department or ambitious 2ic are encourage to apply

We are currently working with a secondary school in Wandsworth who are looking for Head of Maths to join their school on a full-time basis from September 2026.

The Role

In this role you will be teaching Maths, while also leading the department in creating an exciting learning environment, raising attainment and achievement. The role is likely to start as long term Temporary role with the opportunity to be made permanent for the right candidate

The school are looking for a teacher with the following:

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Relevant degree
• Is an Outstanding classroom practitioner or driven to be so
• Ideally have experience teaching A-level
• Experience of leading a department or an ambitious 2ic
• A proactive and engaging teaching approach
• Understanding of the requirements for high quality teaching
• Ability to use ICT effectively
• Ability to fulfil the requirements of a Form Tutor
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to relate to people at all levels
• Excellent administration skills and the ability to meet deadlines

About The School 

The school in Wandsworth is a popular secondary school within the area and has extremely ambitious headteacher who is on a mission for the school to be recognised and one of the best in the country. The school’s ethos is all about ambition, perseverance and unity within the school and the local community.

It is a very popular, multi-cultural school who put equality, safeguarding and inclusion at the heart of its ethos.

They are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

We have a policy to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Philosophy Education is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its clients.