Job Description

We are consistently ranked among the top performing schools both in London and the UK and are known for our ground-breaking initiatives in everything from biophilia and design thinking to the science of learning, and for our leading co-curricular programme.

Ours is an incredible community in which to teach, work and learn. With a focus on continued professional development, membership of leading organisations and a superb package of personal benefits provided by the GDST, this is an opportunity to play a role in a warm and inclusive organisation which has been a powerful voice in education for over 150 years.



Head of Mathematics

Salary:

GDST Middle Leaders' scale (FTE - 59,988 to 78,057 per annum), dependent on experience.

Contract:

Permanent and full time

Required from:

September 2026

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Mathematics to lead a forward-thinking, highly skilled, and welcoming department that delivers a rich, challenging curriculum to bright, curious young mathematicians.



As Head of Mathematics, you will champion a culture of intellectual ambition and ensure mathematics remains a subject that both excites and empowers our students. Our Maths department sits at the core of our academic community, fostering curiosity, creativity, and resilience both in lessons and beyond. You will lead a dynamic, collaborative team united by a passion for showing how mathematics shapes the world.



This is a role for an inspiring, proactive leader who leads by example - promoting excellence in teaching and learning, driving innovation, and creating engaging lessons that spark a lifelong love of learning. You will have the vision to develop high-quality provision across Key Stage 3, GCSE, and A Level, ensuring every pupil thrives.



If you have exceptional leadership skills, a proven track record of teaching years 7 to 13, and the ambition to make a real impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.

About the School

As one of the UK's leading schools, Putney High School is rightly proud of its exceptional academic results and pastoral care. A spirit of intellectual agility and engagement is at the heart of the school's ethos, with pupils stretched, challenged, and supported inside the classroom and beyond.



The school is set in leafy, tranquil grounds close to the heart of Putney and to the River Thames.



The school is part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools. We can offer a variety of benefits, such as:


Competitive salaries and pay progression Competitive terms and conditions of employment Generous pension scheme Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Retail and lifestyle discounts Financial guidance and support 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

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To apply for this exciting opportunity please select the link, below, where you can complete the electronic application form.

Link to apply:

Head of Mathematics - careersite

Applications must be received by Tuesday 27 January 2026 at 9am.

Interview date: Thursday 05 February 2026.

Putney High School and the GDST are committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.


Putney High School and the GDST are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.