Head of Mathematics

Summary

Lead an outstanding, high‑performing Mathematics department at Dulwich College, shaping strategy, inspiring a large expert team and stretching academically ambitious pupils in a dynamic, exceptionally well‑resourced environment.

Detail

Dulwich College is a leading independent day and boarding school for boys aged 7–18, located in South London. It is recognised for its excellent facilities, strong academic standards, outstanding pastoral care, and a rich co-curricular programme.

Dulwich College seeks an outstanding Mathematics teacher to lead and manage one of the largest and most successful Mathematics departments in the country. The Head of Mathematics will set and drive departmental strategy, leading a team of 21 teachers and overseeing the academic progress and public examination outcomes of large student cohorts.

The role demands exceptional personnel leadership; the successful candidate will be an experienced and highly effective manager, able to develop, support and challenge colleagues to sustain consistently high standards of teaching and learning. As a leading classroom practitioner, they will act as a model for excellent teaching, promoting and embedding best practice across the department.

The Head of Department is supported by a Deputy Head of Mathematics and a Head of Lower School Mathematics, and will play a central role in maintaining the College’s high expectations and strong track record of academic success.

All further details, including the full job description, person specification and application instructions, are available in the attached vacancy pack.

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Documents

• Application Form Guidance PDF Document
• HEAD OF MATHEMATICS PDF Document
• Safer Recruitment Policy PDF Document