Head of Maths

Location

Quinton House School, Upton

Head of Maths

Full Time, Permanent. Term Time Only

37.5 hours per week

£48,563 with Management Allowance

September 2026

Quinton House is a co-educational independent school for ages 2–18. At Quinton we believe in preparing every child for the world that awaits them. We do this by focusing on the timeless fundamentals of character development. For over 80 years we’ve poured our efforts and expertise into shaping curious, inspired, flexible and resilient young people.

Our ethos is to focus on understanding our students, their interests and their needs to make sure that they have the support and encouragement required to help them shine.

Due to the continued development and expansion of the Mathematics curriculum, including the introduction of A Level Further Mathematics from September 2026, and following the promotion of the current Head of Mathematics to Assistant Headteacher, we are delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and inspiring leader to join our team as Head of Mathematics from September 2026.

The purpose of this role is to lead and energise the Maths department to ensure the delivery and accuracy of all Maths delivered at Quinton House School is of the highest level.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and direct the co-curricular and extra-curricular development of Maths across the school
• Develop, implement and monitor strategies to raise achievement at all levels, including subject level intervention following all data collection points
• Lead and inspire teaching and support the Maths team to achieve aspirational outcomes
• Quality assure the performance of the Maths department through lesson observation and checking of students’ books to ensure that standards of learning are high and that work is properly assessed
• Ensure subject level consistency and accountability in marking and assessment
• Ensure schemes of learning are being followed across the department
• Write the subject level curriculum intent and ensure a shared vision for Maths teaching within the Maths team
• Create, review and maintain all subject level schemes or learning and programmes of study ensuring that knowledge is sequenced effectively and assessed and reported in line with school policy
• Consider and recommend appropriate specifications for KS4 and 5
• Ensure that all subject level exam entries are correctly submitted in line with deadlines
• Lead and manage a team of three Maths teachers in the Senior School, providing strategic direction, support and professional development.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Good honours
• Teaching qualification
• A good track record of recent, relevant professional development
• Able to coordinate the teaching of Maths across the school.
• To assist the Assistant and Deputy Head with curriculum planning and communicate staffing requirements.
• Set clear departmental standards and expectations
• Excellent curriculum knowledge
• Knowledge of the administration & coordination of GCSE and A-Levels. Use of strategies for accelerating student progress across the ability range.

• A welcoming, supportive culture where both staff and students are known as individuals
• Small class sizes allowing meaningful connections and impactful teaching
• Beautiful surroundings paired with modern resources
• Strong academic outcomes and ambitious further‑education pathways
• A broad co‑curricular programme designed to inspire and extend learning
• A collaborative staff body that values creativity, innovation and shared success