Maths Head of Department, St Ursula’s Convent School

Required for 1 September 2026 (or earlier if possible) 
Salary: MPS/UPS +TLR1 – £13,696pa 

The Governors seek to appoint an enthusiastic and inspiring Head of Maths to lead our hardworking and high achieving department. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering the curriculum and will have shared responsibility for the overall effectiveness in providing the highest quality of education to all our students. 

We are looking for an inspirational teacher who: 

  • Has commitment to and an understanding of quality education 
  • Has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills 
  • Is an outstanding teacher and subject leader 

The successful candidate will: 

  • Join a forward-looking, high achieving school 
  • Contribute to the wider improvement of the school 
  • Be a driven and professional character that is committed to their students as well as their colleagues 

What we can offer you: 

  • A welcoming, friendly and supportive working environment 
  • A culture of distributed leadership 
  • Opportunities and encouragement to develop both personally and professionally 
  • You can ensure that your well-being is a high priority 

We are based in a fantastic location, on the borders of Greenwich Park, with excellent transport links including the DLR, Elizabeth line and main line railways. 

At St Ursula’s Convent School students are ambitious and aspire to be the very best; staff have exceptionally high standards and expectations; Senior Leaders and all teachers are passionate about making a difference; Governors are strongly supportive of the school. 

St Ursula’s Convent School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants. 

Full details including a teaching staff application form can be found on the school website www.stursulas.com 

Please note that we cannot accept stand alone CV’s 

Completed application and / or any enquires should be sent to recruitment@stursulas.com 

Job description

The closing date for applications is Thursday 5th February 2026 at midday. 
Interviews will be held shortly after. 

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. Applicants are therefore encouraged to apply early