Director of Maths - Full-time

Thamesview School, Gravesend

• Ref: KCC886-5407-567L
• Posted: 12/09/2025
• Pay: L11-15
• Start Date: Jan 2026
• App Close Date: 26/09/2025 at 09:00
• Interviews: w/c 29th September 2025

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Director of Maths
(Full Time/Permanent)
Required to Start: January 2026

Due to the relocation of the current post holder we are seeking to appoint an inspirational and committed leader for our Maths Department, who shares the school's values; engaging, empowering and encouraging students to fulfil their fullest potential.

Maths Department Information

• A supportive Maths Department with varying levels of experience within the Maths Team
• Collaborative approach in order to support workload and wellbeing of staff
• SLT links and support for driving improvement

Our Ideal Candidate

• Is passionate about Maths and a consistently good or outstanding subject teacher with experience of line management and/or leading on departmental projects or priorities
• Is enthusiastic and able to demonstrate innovative and creative teaching practices, and the sharing of these with colleagues
• Can work collaboratively as well as use personal initiative
• Be eager to inspire and motivate students to exceed expectations
• Has high aspirations for all students is passionate about learning and can contribute new and creative ideas to subject areas
• Have a proven track record of achievement

Thamesview School Information

Recognised as 'Good' in our most recent Ofsted Inspection (May 2024), Thamesview School is committed to providing high quality learning through high quality teaching. We are committed to providing high quality learning experiences for our children and supporting our staff through excellent CPD opportunities and bespoke leadership pathways. We are looking for candidates with passion and drive, who want to make an impact quickly.

What Can We Offer You?

• Active support with your career development including CPD opportunities such as NPQML, NPQSL and Coaching etc
• A dedicated Staff Wellbeing Team
• Access to Health and Wellbeing support via Occupational Health and access to free, confidential counselling services with the Staff Support Line Service
• Positive union relations and a representative from the largest teaching union on the staff body
• A friendly place to work holding the Gold Kent and Medway Staff Wellbeing Award

If you are interested in finding out more about this position please visit our website or email our HR Manager.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. Appointment to this post will require an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Information about the school

Thamesview School is a place where every member of school is encouraged to have the highest aspirations in their personal and academic lives. Our students are encouraged to become globally aware citizens who embrace high moral standards.

We place Teaching and Learning at the very core of everything we do and are committed to empowering students to become:

• aspirational
• confident in learning
• adaptable
• creative
• responsible

Our school emphasises the importance of core skills and the importance of the fundamental skills involved, particularly in English and maths, and in all other curriculum areas. Our rich curriculum enables each student to make progress on a pathway which is right for them. This means that the school offers both academic and vocational qualifications so that each individual is fully prepared to maintain strong habits of learning throughout their lives and to be fully prepared to participate in society as lifelong learners.

Thamesview School cares for its students so that everyone feels safe and is able to learn. Our ethos of care and respect permeates through every aspect of school life. Students are encouraged to act with integrity and honesty in every aspect of their lives and to ensure that they leave school with a tenacity to succeed and willingness to make positive contributions to our society.

Job Contact Information

• Name: Kay McGowan
• Address: Thong Lane, Gravesend, Kent, DA12 4LF
• Telephone: 01474 566552
• Email: k.mcgowan@thamesview.kent.sch.uk

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We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our students. You are advised that this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and therefore this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Please be aware that schools are also required to undertake online recruitment checks on shortlisted candidates under changes to Keeping Children Safe in Education.

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