Head of Mathematics

• Royal Hospital School
• Address: Holbrook Ipswich Suffolk IP9 2RX
• Salary: Competitive salary*
• Hours: Full Time
• Contract: Permanent required to start 1 September 2026
• Reference: 8501

*Royal Hospital School (RHS) has its own competitive salary scale.

Royal Hospital Schoolhas a vacancy for a Head of Mathematics;this is an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and passionate teacher to lead our popular and successful Mathematics Department.

You will be an outstanding classroom practitioner who is passionate about leading a department to develop a love of mathematics in pupils across the key stages. You will be a confident teacher of Further Mathematics and will understand the commitment required in a boarding and day school.

The Royal Hospital School is one of East Anglias leading Boarding and Day Schools and as an EdTech 50 school is at the forefront of digital education. Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty on the Suffolk coast and just over one hour from London by train the Royal Hospital School is an outstanding place to work.

Set in 200 acres of Suffolk countryside overlooking the Stour Estuary and within an hour of London Royal Hospital School is a leading co-educational boarding and day school providing a full and broad education fit for the modern world.

In 2025 RHS entered an exciting new chapter as part of the Inspired Learning Group. This partnership strengthens our ability to deliver an exceptional education while preserving everything that makes RHS unique our traditions our character and our community spirit.

For more information

To find out more about the school please visitour website.

For an informal discussion about this role please contact the HR Manager by either emailing or by calling .

How to apply

Please download an application form by visiting the vacancies page of our website.

Please send your completed application form and covering letter (no more than one side of A4) by email to .

Closing date: 1pm 9 March 2026

Interview date: 16 March 2026

Please note applications will be reviewed upon submission and interviews could take place at any time.

The Royal Hospital School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share our commitment. Employment is subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.