Second in Charge – Mathematics

Company: ARK SCHOOLS
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Location: London
Job Description:

About The Role

Second in Department – Mathematics. Reports to: Head of Department (Mathematics) / Assistant Principal. Start date September 2026. Term Permanent, Full-time. Allowance will be discussed at interview.

As Second in Department for Mathematics, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the strategic development of the department and driving excellence in teaching, learning and pupil outcomes. You will support the Head of Department in ensuring a high-quality, ambitious curriculum is delivered consistently across all key stages, while also taking responsibility for a designated area such as Teaching & Learning, Curriculum Development, Assessment or staff development. You will work collaboratively with colleagues to promote a culture of high expectations, strong subject knowledge and excellent outcomes for all pupils. This role is ideal for an ambitious teacher looking to take the next step into middle leadership.

Benefits

  • Twice as many training days as standard
  • Weekly staff training designed to meet the needs of the school
  • Coaching for every teacher
  • Access to high-quality, regular professional development
  • Subject-specific knowledge development
  • Free use of our leisure centre
  • Access to the school counsellor
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Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone – staff and students – can do their best work and achieve their full potential. To know more about Ark’s diversity and inclusion commitments.

Safeguarding statement: 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. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment – this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark’s safer recruitment process.

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Posted: July 8th, 2026