About this role
This is a maternity cover contract for a Head of Maths at a highly regarded Prep School in Sevenoaks, starting January 2027, working four days per week. The role involves leading and developing the Mathematics Department, overseeing curriculum planning, schemes of work and assessment, and supporting and developing departmental staff. You will teach Mathematics across Upper KS2 and KS3, monitor pupil progress using data effectively, and prepare pupils for external assessments and senior school destinations, including scholarships. Liaison with the Pre-Prep to ensure strong curriculum continuity is also required, alongside contributing to the wider academic and pastoral life of the school.
Job Description
Sevenoaks | 4 days per week | January 2027 start
Academics are delighted to be supporting a highly regarded Prep School in Sevenoaks, with whom we work very closely, in the appointment of a Head of Mathematics for maternity cover from January 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic Mathematics teacher to lead a successful department across Upper KS2 and KS3, while continuing to inspire pupils and promote high standards of teaching and learning.
The role will include:
- Leading and developing the Mathematics Department.
- Overseeing curriculum planning, schemes of work and assessment.
- Supporting and developing departmental staff.
- Monitoring pupil progress and using data effectively.
- Preparing pupils for external assessments and senior school destinations, including scholarships.
- Liaising with the Pre-Prep to ensure strong curriculum continuity.
- Contributing to the wider academic and pastoral life of the school.
- Teaching Mathematics across Upper KS2 and KS3.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong Mathematics teaching experience, ideally within a Prep/independent school setting.
- Previous leadership or departmental responsibility.
- High expectations and a passion for excellent teaching.
- Excellent communication and organisational skills.
- A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
- Enthusiasm for contributing fully to a busy Prep School community.
Start date: January 2027 | 4 days per week
Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy.