Maths teacher and head of statistics

Job title: Maths teacher and Head of statistics

Teacher of Maths & Head of Statistics
Location: Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Salary: £31,000 - £49,000 TLR (for Head of Statistics responsibility)
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Start Date: September 2026

About the School

A secondary school in Tunbridge Wells with a strong reputation for academic achievement and a supportive, inclusive environment is looking for a maths teacher and head of statistics. The school places a high value on staff development, wellbeing, and collaboration, offering excellent facilities and a range of enrichment opportunities for both students and staff.

The Maths department is a key strength within the school, with a focus on delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and achieving strong outcomes across all key stages.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality Maths lessons across Key Stages 3-5
• Lead the development of Statistics within the department (KS4 & KS5)
• Work closely with the Head of Maths to support teaching, learning, and assessment
• Contribute to curriculum planning and the development of schemes of work
• Monitor and track student progress using data to drive improvement
• Support and develop colleagues, sharing best practice across the department
• Contribute to departmental leadership, including behaviour management and daily operations
• Participate in the wider school community and enrichment activities

Key Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
• Strong subject knowledge in Mathematics, with a particular strength in Statistics
• Experience teaching Maths at secondary level (KS4/KS5 desirable)
• Ability to lead or contribute to curriculum development
• Proven ability (or clear potential) to raise student attainment
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• A collaborative and proactive approach to team working

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Academics are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, therefore all applicants will be subject to a full face- to-face registration and an Enhanced DBS (Formerly known as CRB).