Head of Mathematics – Secondary School (KS3–KS5)
Location: Enfield, London, UK
Salary: £37,870 – £56,154 per year
Start Date: 16 March 2026
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.
Teach Now is recruiting an ambitious Head of Mathematics for a well-established secondary school in Enfield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Head of Mathematics or a strong middle leader ready to step into a key leadership role and drive outstanding outcomes across Key Stages 3–5.
The successful Head of Mathematics will lead a committed department, raising standards in teaching and learning while supporting staff development and improving student attainment.
The Role
As Head of Mathematics, you will:
• Provide strategic leadership for the Mathematics department
• Lead curriculum design and assessment across KS3–KS5
• Drive attainment and progress at GCSE and A-Level
• Line manage and develop teaching staff
• Monitor teaching quality and implement improvement strategies
• Use data to inform interventions and raise achievement
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a Head of Mathematics who:
• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a strong Mathematics background
• Has a proven track record of raising attainment at GCSE
• Has leadership or second-in-department experience
• Is organised, analytical, and able to inspire both staff and students
• Is committed to inclusive practice and high expectations
What the School Offers
• A supportive and forward-thinking Senior Leadership Team
• Strong professional development and career progression opportunities
• Clear behaviour systems that allow teachers to focus on teaching
• A diverse and ambitious student community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
The school is Ofsted-rated “Good” and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.
Why work via Teach Now?
Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance