Director of Maths (King's Academy Ringmer)

Hours of work: 32.5 Hours

Working pattern: Full-time

Closing date: 8:30am Monday 12 January 2026

For more information and to apply for the above post, please contact:

King's Academy Ringmer

Lewes Road

Ringmer

East Sussex

BN8 5RB

Phone: 01273 812220

Email: amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk

Website: www.kgaringmer.uk

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Director of Maths required from 1 September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic, talented, inspirational and driven professional to lead our Maths Department. The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for sharing their love of Maths and committed to improving their own subject knowledge and teaching practice to achieve impressive progress for all students. You will also need to demonstrate that you have a track record of achieving rapid and sustained progress and attainment for all groups of students and have had leadership responsibility.

What can we offer you?

● Leaders who create a positive working environment where Teaching and Learning is the priority

● An established, motivated and supportive department

● Conscientious and hardworking students in a ‘very happy and safe school’ (OFSTED 2024)

● An effective behaviour for learning policy where ‘pupils behave well’ (OFSTED 2024)

● A supportive and collaborative staff body

● An excellent CPD programme and opportunities for progression

● Two week October half term and bespoke wellbeing days

● Academy wide staff benefits and discounts (My KGA)

● The opportunity to work in an Eco School

The ideal candidate will:

● Be a Maths specialist with the drive to motivate and challenge pupils

● Set and maintain high standards for academic achievement and behaviour

● Contribute to the development and review of the curriculum so pupils are inspired to learn

● Proactively contribute to the development of the department through professional development

● Have a commitment to developing practice and pedagogy

● Believe in creating strong relationships with pupils and contribute to the pastoral work of the school

King’s Academy Ringmer:

King's Academy Ringmer is a rural comprehensive with an ethos of "Honesty, Faith, Courage". Our most recent Ofsted states “the school has a culture of courtesy and respect” and “pupils are expected to work hard and commit to their learning”. Our results are significantly above national average for all students. We offer a broad, ‘exceptional’ enrichment offer through our Super Curriculum and students say “there is something for everyone”.

King’s Academy Ringmer is also an Eco School and winner of the Department for Education’s Sustainability award.

The Maths Department:

The Maths team is a six strong, highly motivated and passionate group of maths specialists. Where problem solving is at the centre of everything we strive for, promoting the love of not just maths but also its applications. The department excel in teaching maths and ensuring all students make progress. The team welcome new voices and regularly meet to discuss and work collaboratively on the methodology and topics we teach.

King’s Group Academies:

King’s Academy Ringmer is part of King’s Group Academies. At King’s Group Academies our vision is to provide ‘opportunity and success on a global stage’ which means we have a vision of a global community of pupils and colleagues whose connection broadens horizons and fosters understanding. Our values of ‘Honesty, Faith, and Courage’ drive our passion and ensure we collaborate within our UK communities and internationally, promoting global citizenship and cultural awareness. We believe that every pupil deserves a team of dedicated educators and staff who are deeply invested in their success, supported by positive partnerships with parents who hold us to the highest standards.

For full details and an application form can be download directly from our website: https://www.kgaringmer.uk/vacancies/teaching-staff-vacancies or contact Amanda French on either 01273 815460 or amanda.french@kingsacademies.uk quoting job reference P/508. We offer a first class working environment with supportive colleagues and opportunities for career development.

King’s Academy Ringmer is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts within our Multi Academy trust are exempt for the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore all applicants will be required to declare spent and unspent convictions, cautions and bind-overs, including those regarded as spent and complete an Enhanced Criminal Records Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

Closing date for applications is Monday 12 January 2026 at 8.30am with the interview date is Thursday 22 January 2026.

We advise applying promptly for this post as we reserve the right to close and interview early if sufficient suitable applications have been received.