About this role
This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic candidate to join and help lead a highly creative and vibrant department, either from an existing second in charge role or alternatively for a candidate who may be looking for the opportunity to secure a promotion. Applications are welcome from an enthusiastic and student focused practitioner to help lead our thriving Maths department. The Second in Charge of Maths will be allocated a Key Stage by their Curriculum Leader / SLT Line Manager for whom they will take responsibility for all areas of the Maths curriculum. Experience at KS5 level would be advantageous.
Maths is a very popular subject at Copthall and the department achieves excellent GCSE and A Level results. The uptake for all disciplines within the Maths department are good at Key Stage 4, and they include the teaching of GCSE: Maths. At A Level, students are offered the choice to study A Level Maths.
Copthall School prides itself on educating 21st century women for successful careers in the creative arts and industries, STEM, human, social and health sciences and the performing arts. Our thriving Sixth-Form which is in the top 12% of schools for A Level results, offers both A-Level and Vocational pathways and we boast an excellent success rate in University applications.
Candidates will need to demonstrate:
the ability to enthuse students with a love of learning of Maths and be an expert practitioner in the classroomhave excellent interpersonal skills with pupils and adults in and out of the classroombe able to help lead and develop our strong team to continue to build an enthusiastic and thriving department, including a specialist techniciana commitment to, and be passionate about, maintaining and developing high standards of achievement for learners of all abilities across all Key stagesability to think strategically and inspire and promote high expectations to raise standards furtherto help monitor quality assurance within the Department, including lesson observation, work scrutiny, student voice and learning walksto use assessment to track progress throughout KS3, 4 and 5commitment to our ethos of high expectations and no excuses with the belief that every child can succeedthe resolve to make a real difference to the lives of studentscommitted to promoting and leading on extra-curricular trips and activities
Copthall is a beacon of success and has been featured regularly on a range of media platforms:https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/238/news-events. Our commitment to staff development and staff welfare is exceptionally strong and is evident in the calm and purposeful atmosphere you will find at our school. We are looking for staff who are committed to developing confident and capable learners and who are prepared to work hard for every single student.
At Copthall, all staff, whether in teaching or support roles, are highly valued and their contribution to our students is appreciated by the whole school community. The school provides anenvironment for staff to thrive anddevelop professionally, whilst enhancing the experience of Copthall students.
Candidates are encouraged to visit the School’s Virtual tour accessible via:https://360imagephotography.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/Copthall+School/index.htm
Appointment is subject to a clear enhanced DBS check.
How to Apply: Application forms must be completed and are available from the school website:https://www.copthallschool.org.uk/219/staff-recruitment or by phoning the school office on 020 8959 1937
We particularly welcome applications from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.
Completed forms should be returned directly to Copthall School at the above address or via email [email protected].
Closing date:Closing date: Monday 15thJune 2026 at 12pm
–The school reserves the right to commence the interview process at any time prior to the closing date so early application is recommended.
Copthall School is committed to promoting equality, challenging discrimination and developing community cohesion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the protection of children and vulnerable adults.