Head of Operations – 1729 Maths School

1729 Maths School is the UK's first specialist maths school for students aged 11-18, offering co-educational day and boarding provision. Located within the stunning Mill Hill School campus in North London, 1729 will offer an outstanding and rigorous maths-based education to pupils irrespective of family income, complemented by a broad curriculum and an extensive co-curricular programme. The first cohort of pupils will join in September 2026, starting with Years 7 and 9, building to full capacity of 150-180 pupils in coming years.

1729 Maths School offers a rare professional opportunity: the chance to build a pioneering institution for exceptional young mathematicians. 1729 is led by its Founding Head, Nick Hamshaw, and is governed as part of Mill Hill Education Group, working in close partnership with Belmont Prep and Mill Hill. 1729 combines the energy of a new venture with the security and support of an established educational group.

The Head of Operations will act as the Head’s principal strategic partner — ensuring that operational, financial, and marketing elements of the new school are expertly planned and delivered. They will lead all non-academic functions that underpin the success of 1729, including marketing, admissions and outreach, together with key supporting functions including finance, estates, HR and IT. The Head of Operations will work in close collaboration with senior functional leads across the Mill Hill Education Group and will benefit from the support and expertise of the wider Group.

Candidates will evidence success at developing high quality operational processes in complex organisations through a collaborative and enabling style. A strong skill set including operational delivery, strategic planning and execution and finance is required. The role requires ambition, rigour, energy and resilience complemented by exceptional interpersonal abilities and a keen eye for detail. Prior experience in the education sector is not a pre-requisite, and applications are encouraged from candidates from a diverse range of professional backgrounds. The successful candidate must, however, demonstrate empathy with independent education and a commitment to the school and wider Group’s values and ethos.

A highly attractive remuneration package will be available for the successful candidate. Interested candidates are invited to contact RSAcademics to arrange an informal and confidential discussion about the role. The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 7 April 2026. Applications should be made electronically to RSAcademics. To submit your application please click on “Apply Now” and follow the instructions provided. As part of your online application you will be asked to upload a PDF version of your covering letter addressed to Mr Nick Hamshaw, Founding Head, 1729 Maths School. The letter should be a maximum of two pages and should explain your reasons for applying and outline your suitability for the role.

If you have any questions about uploading your application documents, please contact Jonathan Barnes, Head of Operations (Leadership Appointments) at applications@rsacademics.com. Jonathan can also be reached by calling our Head Office on +44 (0) 204 6269 791.

1729 Maths School is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. The safeguarding responsibilities of the role are indicated in the candidate information. RSAcademics is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and to promoting diversity and inclusion in schools.

The deadline for receipt of applications is 10.00am on Tuesday 7 April 2026. Preliminary interviews will take place with RSAcademics via Microsoft Teams in the week commencing 13 April 2026. Longlist interviews will take place at the School in the week commencing 20 April 2026. Shortlist interviews will take place at the School on Thursday 30 April 2026.