Year 6 Teacher & Head of Maths - Independent Prep School | Inner London | September 2026 Location : North London Start Date : September 2026 Contract : Maternity Cover, Full Time Salary : £45,000 - £52,000 (depending on experience) Class Size : 7 pupils An independent prep school in Inner London is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher with Head of Maths responsibility to join the school from September 2026 . This position is offered as maternity cover and presents an exciting opportunity for an Upper Key Stage 2 teacher looking to take on a leadership role within a warm and supportive school community. The school is known for its: Small class sizes and high staff-to-pupil ratios Strong focus on pastoral care and wellbeing Individualised learning and creativity A balanced approach combining modern classroom technology with traditional core skills such as phonics, reading and handwriting This is a unique opportunity as the successful candidate will be teaching the school's first ever Year 6 cohort . The role will involve working closely with senior leadership to design schemes of work, prepare pupils for 11+ examinations and interviews , and develop an engaging enrichment programme following the exams. Alongside teaching Year 6, the successful candidate will take responsibility for leading Maths across the school , including: Leading and developing Mathematics teaching and learning Overseeing the Maths curriculum, schemes of work and resources Monitoring and analysing assessment and attainment data Supporting colleagues with effective Maths teaching strategies Promoting a love of Maths through competitions, challenges and enrichment opportunities The school is particularly interested in candidates who: Have Upper KS2 teaching experience Demonstrate a strong track record of excellent classroom teaching Ideally have independent school experience Have experience preparing pupils for 11+ examinations Are enthusiastic about leading and developing Maths across a school This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated teacher who enjoys working with small classes, building strong relationships with pupils and parents, and contributing to wider school life . If you have the required skills to be considered for the post, we welcome an application from you. For further details, contact Joseph at Connaught Education. Connaught Education - The Independent Schools Specialists Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.