Head of KS5 Maths

We are seeking to appoint a Head of KS5 Maths to support our well-established maths department from 1 September 2026. You will strategically lead KS5, planning and delivering our maths mastery programme at KS3/4, ensuring all students achieve results in line with value-added predictions through appropriate schemes of work, effective assessment tracking and intervention.

• be an outstanding teacher with a proven track record of securing excellent outcomes.
• have up-to-date knowledge of subject curricula and assessment requirements.
• monitor the identification of and provision for students with individual needs and develop different learning and teaching methods and schemes of learning.
• possess effective and systematic behaviour management, with clear boundaries, sanctions, praise and rewards.
• have a passion and a belief in the potential of every student.
• have experience of working in partnership with other staff in a school setting to ensure the that the safety and wellbeing of students are always prioritised.
  
  Ark Putney Academy opened in September 2012 as part of the Ark network in the London Borough of Wandsworth. We're a non-selective, mixed secondary school with 750 students, ranging from year 7 through to sixth form.
We offer a rich curriculum emphasising core academic subjects, whilst providing the facilities, time and specialist staff to ensure students develop across a range of subjects. Music is at the heart of our school, with every student learning an instrument and all secondary students having the chance to be part of our band programme. We adopt a holistic view to educating young people. Through our commitment to inclusion, equality and attainment, we prepare every student to be a pillar of any community. We've also been celebrating a successful year so far with strong GCSE results. This reflects our excellent teaching and the dedication of our staff both to the students and each other., Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants.


• Tailored professional development based on the needs of the teacher and department to ensure everyone achieves their full potential.
• We also take the wellbeing of our staff seriously as we recognise that teaching can be a challenging profession. Therefore, staff receive regular rewards and recognition for effort.
• Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers
• Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle.
• Gym discounts - offering up to 40%.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support.