Director of Maths

Director of Maths - Andover

Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full‑time
Phase: KS3-KS4 (Ages 11-16)
Leadership Role | TLR/LR (commensurate with experience)

A forward‑looking and ambitious 11-16 secondary school in Andover is seeking an exceptional Director of Maths to lead and develop a core subject at the heart of the curriculum from September 2026. This is a full‑time leadership opportunity for an experienced maths practitioner ready to drive excellence, consistency and ambition across the department.

About the School

This school is a dynamic and inclusive learning community with a strong culture of care and ambition for all. It places high value on student wellbeing, aspiration and achievement, while maintaining high expectations for behaviour and learning. The school forms part of a wider trust network, enabling collaboration, shared expertise and strong opportunities for professional growth.

The campus benefits from excellent facilities, including a recently refurbished library and gymnasium, expansive grounds, and a new multi‑million‑pound expansion building featuring modern teaching spaces and specialist classrooms. These developments provide an outstanding environment for teaching, learning and leadership.

Ofsted Highlights

The school's most recent Ofsted inspection (published May 2023) confirmed that it continues to be rated 'Good', providing a strong platform for continued improvement. Inspectors highlighted:

• A positive culture of care and ambition, where pupils feel supported and encouraged to succeed.
• Calm and purposeful behaviour, with well‑established routines that support effective learning.
• Strong emphasis on personal development, including leadership opportunities, enrichment activities and student voice.
• A broad, ambitious curriculum, with leaders focused on improving sequencing, assessment and consistency across subjects.

The Maths Department

Mathematics is a central pillar of the school's knowledge‑rich curriculum. The department plays a vital role in ensuring students develop strong numeracy, problem‑solving skills and confidence that supports success across the curriculum and beyond school. Curriculum planning is intentional and carefully sequenced, with regular knowledge checks embedded into schemes of work.

As Director of Maths, you will lead curriculum design, teaching quality and staff development within the department, working closely with senior leaders to ensure high standards and continuous improvement.

What the School Offers

• A culture of high support and high expectations for staff and students alike.
• Calm classrooms underpinned by clear behaviour systems.
• Extensive professional development opportunities through trust‑wide collaboration.
• Strong leadership support and opportunities to influence whole‑school strategy.
• A caring, inclusive community that values staff wellbeing and ambition.

Salary & Leadership Allowance

This role attracts a Teaching and Learning Responsibility (TLR) or Leadership Scale (L), commensurate with experience and impact.

• TLR option: Suitable for an experienced Head of Department or an aspiring middle leader ready to take ownership of curriculum, assessment and team development within Maths.
• Leadership Scale option: Consideration will be given to candidates with a strong track record of departmental leadership and whole‑school impact, who are ready to operate at senior middle‑leadership level.

The school is open to discussion and will appoint at the appropriate leadership level for the successful candidate, ensuring the role offers both challenge and professional progression.

How to Apply

If you are ready to lead Maths in a supportive, ambitious and improving secondary school in Andover, we would welcome your application.

Please submit your CV and a concise covering statement outlining your leadership exper