Full Time Second in Charge - Mathematics - Full-time

Dartford Science and Technology College, Dartford

• Ref:KCC886-4026-382T
• Posted:29/04/2026
• Pay:MPS/ UPS Fringe with a TLR
• Start Date:Sept 2026
• App Close Date:11/05/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:W/C 11 May 2026

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Full Time Second in Charge - Mathematics Required September 2026

Salary MPS/ UPS Fringe with a TLR

We wish to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and dedicated professional to take a lead role in our highy performing Maths Team. The candidate successfully appointed to the role of Second in Charge of Mathematics will be expected to:

• Work collaboratively with the Director of Learning for Maths to manage all related planning, organisation and curriculum matters, with specific lead responsibility for aspects of the Maths curriculum relevant to the Key Stages, including schemes of work and assessments.
• Monitor and evaluate the curriculum and provide specialist subject expertise to assist departmental staff, as appropriate.
• Enrich the curriculum offer in Maths by leading on extracurricular opportunities, awareness raising events and embedding personal development activities into the curriculum itself.
• Align with the school values and the ethos of the Co-operative Trust
• Be research led in developing initiatives that will secure high quality inclusive teaching across all Key Stages and year groups taught

Are you a dynamic and inspiring Teacher of Maths looking to enthuse students about your subject and raise their achievement? As a Second in Charge of Mathematics you can see the infinite possibilities in all our students. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent subject knowledge, enthusiasm for improving student outcomes and will enjoy being part of a team that works towards a common goal. We offer Maths GCSE, Further Maths GCSE (for our most able mathematicians) and A Level Maths.

DSTC is recognised by Ofsted as a good school where character development is valued and students have access to a broad curriculum.

Information about the school

Why work at Dartford Science and Technology College?

DSTC is a small, non-selective secondary school for girls in Dartford. We are family-centred with high aspirations and pride ourselves on excellent pastoral care. There is a strong sense of community, based on excellent relationships between staff, pupils and parents. In 2017 Ofsted graded the school Good overall and Good in each category and in March 2022 they said that DSTC continues to be a good school.

The school is a safe space for pupils to learn and develop as young citizens. The school has high expectations of pupils; behaviour, with strong systems to manage it. As a result, pupils behave very well. 100% of staff feel proud to work at DTSC and 85% of parents who responded to Parent View would recommend DSTC to other parents (Ofsted March 2022).

Lessons at DSTC have a calm and purposeful atmosphere with the students showing a genuine interest in learning. Our teachers tell us they enjoy being able to teach and enable the students to learn without disruption.

We are a Co-operative Trust school and are committed to supporting our workforce to be the best they can be. We can offer accelerated professional development with a personalised approach to developing all staff through coaching, mentoring and both internal and external training. Our new staff will have unparalleled opportunities to learn and bring excellent practice to bear in raising achievement for the students of DSTC.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Susie Wells
• Address:Heath Lane, Dartford, Kent, DA1 2LY
• Telephone: 01322 224309
• Email: susan.wells@dstc.kent.sch.uk

Fax: 01322 222445

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• Job Pack
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• DSTC Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy
• DSTC Child Protection Policy