Head of Maths - Primary

Application Process 

The school welcomes applicants from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.  

Please submit the following to careers.altwar@starintlschools.com 

• An updated CV clearly highlighting your leadership experience and the subjects you are qualified to teach. 
• A letter of application that addresses all points in the person specification and provides clear examples of how you have met the criteria for this role.  

 Job details 

Start Date: August 2022 

Reporting to: Laura Dobbs - Head of Primary and Ma’am Dolly – The Principal 

Responsible for: Maths across the Primary school 

Main purpose  

The Head of Maths will: 

• Oversee the Maths curriculum across the Primary school 
• Formulate the aims and objectives of the subject 
• Establish policies for achieving these aims and objectives 
• Keep up to date with the latest developments in Maths teaching and learning 
• Ensure that curriculum coverage, continuity and progression allows for all children to progress, including SEND, G and T and EAL students 
• Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the subject and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; taking action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning 
• Lead CPD sessions for staff and coach staff where needed 
• Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing 
• Organise and promote Maths events during the school year 
• Participate in or lead parent workshops  
• Maintain the ethos of the school in all that is undertaken both inside and outside of the classroom 

 Qualities  

The Head of Maths will: 

• Uphold public trust in school leadership and maintain high standards of ethics, behaviour and professional conduct 
• Build positive and respectful relationships across the school community 
• Serve in the best interests of the school’s pupils 
• Display strong and versatile leadership skills at all times  

Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the Head of Maths will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role. 

Person specification  

Qualifications  and training  

• Qualified teacher status (Essential)  
• Undergraduate Degree (Essential)  
• Professional development in preparation for a leadership role (Essential)  

Experience  

• Teaching experience of at least 2 years (Essential)   
• Involvement in school self-evaluation and development planning (Desirable - KHDA or ADEK Framework Experience Preferred)   
• Line management experience (Preferred).  

Skills and knowledge  

• Understanding of high-quality teaching, and the ability to model this for others and support others to improve (Essential)  
• Ability to teach students from Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1 and 2 (Desirable)  
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills (Essential)  
• Ability to communicate a vision and inspire others (Essential)  
• Ability to build effective working relationships(Essential)  
• Ability to lead successful departments or multi-disciplinary staff  (Essential)  

Personal qualities  

• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school (Essential)  
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively (Essential)  
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times (Essential)  
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality, ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways that exploit the position (Essential)