Head of Mathematics
Downe House
West Berkshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive in line with experience and Head of Department allowance.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2026
- Apply by:
- 30 June 2025
Job overview
Required from January 2026, Full-Time position.
We are seeking to appoint a new Head of Maths from January 2026. This is an exciting and rewarding opportunity to lead our successful and ambitious Maths Department. The ideal candidate will be an outstanding professional who will manage the Department with expertise, passion and vision. The ability to inspire both colleagues and pupils is paramount - ensuring that standards of excellence are upheld in teaching, learning, and the educational experience. If you are the talented and dynamic subject leader we are looking for, we would be delighted to receive your application.
Benefits Include:
- Generous teacher pension scheme - 21% employer contribution or 16% with 5% pay increase.
- Life insurance and critical illness cover.
- Discounted school fees.
- Regular CPD opportunities.
- Beautiful working environment in a semi-rural location.
- Modern gym and swimming pool facilities, for staff use at set times.
- Delicious free meals.
- A variety of social occasions through the year.
Downe House is a leading independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18, based in Cold Ash, Berkshire. Our aim is to provide pupils with a wealth of academic, pastoral and Co-Curricular opportunities to allow them to grow into confident young women, prepared to take on the world.
How to Apply:
Application forms can be downloaded from the advert on our website at https://www.downehouse.net/about/vacancies/
Completed application forms should be sent to recruitment@downehouse.net by 9am on 30 June 2025.
We will review applications upon receipt, so early applications are encouraged.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Own transport is essential as the school is in a rural location with no public transport links.
For further details you can contact the HR Department on 01635 204712 or email recruitment@downehouse.net
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and any offer of employment is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check (DBS), satisfactory references, and social media checks. At Downe House we promote equality of opportunity for all pupils and staff, both current and prospective, and we actively support an environment and culture that values diversity and inclusion.
Attached documents
About Downe House
Situated in the town of Thatcham, in Berkshire, Downe House is an independent secondary school for girls aged between 11 and 18. It is both a day and boarding school. There are around 580 students enrolled at the school, the majority of whom are boarders. Downe House School was established in 1907 in Charles Darwin’s formal home. It is located on 110 acres of land. There are 12 houses for those living on the campus. One of the houses is located in France where year eight students have the opportunity to spend a term.
Headteacher
Emma McKendrick
Values and Vision
Downe House aims to give every girl attending the school equal opportunities. The goal is for them to develop positive attitudes towards learning and become important figures in the local and global community. Children are encouraged to have excellent exam results, as well as personal development.
ISI Report
“There is positive leadership and a proactive approach to the health and well-being of the boarders. The health centre provides an outstanding service to the whole school. The welfare of pupils is at the heart of all the work that is done and the systems that are in place to support this aim. The pupils are well protected from harm with a written child protection policy that is regularly reviewed. The headmistress is the designated person in charge of child protection and works closely in this area with other members of the leadership team. Good attention is paid to overall health and safety matters supported by robust policies and comprehensive risk assessments.”
https://www.isi.net/institutions/school/downe-house-school-6402
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