Head of Maths

Head of Maths MPS/UPS + TLR Required from September 2026 NOR: 1960 (11-18) (450+ in Sixth Form) A rare opportunity has arisen to join a great school in a key leadership position, with a well-qualified and highly motivated Head of Maths required for a full-time, permanent post starting in September 2026. The salary for this position is negotiable for an exceptional candidate. All applicants must demonstrate a strong personal academic track record and have experience of leadership within a successful secondary Maths team.   The candidate appointed will join a thriving and supportive Mathematics Faculty made up of 17 staff. The faculty regularly achieves excellent results at GCSE (P8 well above national average) and the school’s A Level Mathematics results have consistently been in the top 10% of schools for L3VA nationally. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach across all three key stages. In the Sixth Form, 45% of our 450 Sixth Form students currently take Maths as an option and we offer both Maths and Further Maths A Levels.  Within such a strong department at a large school, there are many opportunities for the successful applicant to take on extra responsibilities and develop professionally.    Why choose us? Ofsted (February 2025) said: “Staff and pupils work hard together in this strong school community. The school is highly ambitious for its pupils. Staff provide high-quality teaching and support which takes account of pupils’ starting points and needs. The school is a calm, safe, purposeful place. Pupils are exceptionally courteous and polite. They treat each other with respect and care.”   Good Schools Guide (June 2024) said: “Parents and pupils attribute the school’s success to its ‘strong leadership’ and ‘supportive teachers’. Pupils felt that many go ‘above and beyond’, making lessons enjoyable and interactive and sharing their passion for their subjects. The school motto, "not for oneself but for all," encourages an altruistic and reflective attitude.”   More about George Abbot: George Abbot School is an 11-18, mixed comprehensive with 2,000 students, situated on the north side of Guildford. We are located within easy reach of the town, the A3 and London Road railway station. We have an established reputation for high academic standards and exemplary pastoral care. We are an innovative and inclusive school, with an extensive, flourishing Sixth Form provision. We are a very popular school of choice for our community. This is an opportunity to join a thriving learning community.   George Abbot School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment. The successful applicant will be subjected to an enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.   We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lea