Maths Teacher KS3 to KS5 / HOD – North London Secondary School
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Leadership and Management
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Lead the Maths department team (teachers, TAs, possibly numeracy coordinators).
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Line manage departmental staff, oversee appraisals and professional development.
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Set departmental vision aligned with whole-school priorities.
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Curriculum Design and Delivery
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Plan, review, and implement the KS3–KS5 maths curriculum (including GCSE and A-Level if offered).
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Ensure high standards of teaching and learning across all key stages.
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Introduce or maintain schemes of work, assessments, and intervention strategies.
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Data and Progress Monitoring
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Analyse performance data to track pupil progress and identify areas for improvement.
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Report on departmental performance to SLT (Senior Leadership Team).
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Lead on strategies to close attainment gaps and support underachieving students.
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Teaching
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Typically teach a reduced timetable, often including top sets or exam classes.
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Model outstanding teaching and support others to improve their practice.
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Departmental Administration
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Manage the department’s budget and resources.
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Oversee exam entries, coursework, and compliance with exam board requirements.
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Ensure adherence to school policies, e.g., safeguarding, assessment, and behaviour.
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Required Qualifications and Experience
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).
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Substantial experience teaching maths across multiple key stages.
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Proven track record of strong pupil outcomes.
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Prior experience in middle leadership (e.g. Second in Department or Key Stage Coordinator) is usually expected.
Desirable Skills
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Leadership and strategic planning.
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Ability to mentor and coach staff.
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Strong data literacy and understanding of assessment.
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Confidence with school management software (e.g., SIMS, Arbor).
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Experience with whole-school initiatives (numeracy, CPD delivery, etc.).
Salary
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In London, pay typically ranges from £50,000 to £65,000, depending on the school, experience, and whether it’s an Inner, Outer, or Fringe London location.
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This includes a TLR (Teaching and Learning Responsibility) payment, usually TLR1, which reflects the higher level of responsibility.