Head of Faculty - Mathematics

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Starting from Easter or September 2026, we are looking for an exceptional candidate to lead our Maths faculty. The post will appeal to teachers with a strong track record who are wishing to join a dynamic and supportive team that are committed to the pursuit of excellence in the teaching of Mathematics.

As Head of Maths, you will ensure that the quality of teaching and learning in the faculty is consistently good and will contribute to supporting and developing other team members by sharing good practice. You will have excellent communication skills and be fully committed to improving the outcomes of pupils.

Drapers’ Academy is a vibrant place to work, and we are an ambitious school with high expectations of our staff and pupils. If you have the drive, enthusiasm and determination to ensure our pupils are successful and alongside this can lead and inspire others to follow the same, then our Maths Faculty is right for you.

Drapers’ Academy has much to offer:

• Summer 2024: Best ever GCSE and A Level results

• Nationally recognised GCSE progress

• March 2025: Recognised by Ofsted as Good in all areas

• A clear vision to deliver high standards of education and serve our community

• State-of-the-art campus surrounded by acres of countryside

• Committed, generous sponsors: The Drapers Company and Queen Mary University

• Fully subscribed through the school

• An environment that promotes innovation

• Class size averaging 25

• Opportunities to teach across KS3, 4 and 5

• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme offering individual support, information and advice

• Centralised detention model

• All pupils are asked to place their phones in Yondr pouches during the school day

• Committed and supportive Senior Leadership Team

• Proactive staff-led Wellbeing Team

• Our own Sixth Form area is dedicated to A Level teaching

• Membership of the Havering Teacher Training Partnership and the Ambition Institute to support ECT induction, teacher training and CPD of staff at all levels

• An employer who invests in the development of staff with a commitment to ongoing professional development through Instructional Coaching

• Staff access to our gym

• Close proximity to the M25 (Junction 28, Brentwood) and the A12 for ease of access from London, Kent, Essex or Hertfordshire and ample secure on-site parking

• Short bus journey from Harold Wood train station and Elizabeth line tube station

It is our practice to recruit staff to permanent positions via direct application rather than agency placement.

We welcome staff who wish to visit the school in advance of application. To arrange this, please contact slucey@drapersacademy.com

Applications should be made online. Full details of the post, including the link to the application form, can be found at drapers-schools.com/44/current-vacancies

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early upon appointment of a successful candidate.

Closing date: 9.00am on Monday, 2nd March 2026.

Drapers’ Multi-Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointments are subject to enhanced DBS clearance, an online check, and other relevant employment checks.