Director of Maths - Hillingdon

Job Title: Director of Maths (Director of Mathematics)

Location: West London

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: Immediate / As Soon As Possible

About the School

We are seeking an inspirational, driven, and highly strategic Director of Maths to lead a vibrant and ambitious Mathematics Department at a high-performing secondary school in West London. The school is committed to academic rigor, exceptional outcomes, and fostering a deep appreciation for STEM subjects across all year groups.

This is a key senior middle leadership position reporting directly to Senior Leadership. The successful candidate will hold whole-department accountability for curriculum vision, quality of teaching and learning, staff development, and student outcomes across Key Stages 3, 4, and 5 (including A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics).

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and implement a clear, innovative vision for the Mathematics Department that drives continuous improvement, high standards, and academic achievement.

• Curriculum Design & Delivery: Oversee the development of an engaging, broad, and challenging Maths curriculum that meets the needs of all learners and prepares students for higher education and future careers.

• Quality of Education: Monitor, evaluate, and raise the standard of teaching and learning through regular lesson observations, work scrutinies, learning walks, and constructive feedback.

• Team Management & Development: Lead, mentor, and line-manage a dedicated team of Maths teachers; foster professional development and cultivate a collaborative, high-performing departmental culture.

• Data & Student Progress: Track, analyze, and evaluate pupil achievement data to identify underperformance early and implement targeted intervention strategies.

• Resource & Budget Management: Manage departmental budgets effectively, ensuring high-quality learning resources, software, and specialist materials are available.

Requirements

• Qualifications: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS, alongside a degree in Mathematics or a closely related quantitative discipline.

• Experience: Proven track record of outstanding teaching up to KS5, combined with successful leadership experience (e.g., Head of Department, Second in Department, or Key Stage Coordinator).

• Track Record: Demonstrated history of driving measurable improvements in student progress, attainment, and examination results at GCSE and A-Level.

• Leadership Skills: Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and organizational abilities with the confidence to inspire staff and pupils alike.

• Safeguarding: An Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or readiness to undergo a full check prior to appointment).

What the School Offers

• A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team dedicated to staff well-being and professional growth.

• Extensive opportunities for senior leadership development (including support for NPQSL/NPQH qualifications).

• Well-resourced classrooms equipped with modern teaching technology.

• Excellent transport links across West London.

How to Apply

If you are a dynamic leader looking to make a significant impact on the mathematical education of young people in West London, please submit your updated CV today for immediate consideration.