Head of Department Maths

Responsible for: Teaching staff and other relevant personnel within the department.

Berlin Metropolitan School is the largest international school in Berlin with a total enrolment of 930 students, of which 380 are in Secondary, consisting of 50 nationalities and 180 employees. BMS is an IB World School delivering the IBPYP in the primary years culminating in the IBDP in Grade 12. BMS is also an authorized Cambridge Exams center and a recognized school by the State of Berlin which enables the Middle School to deliver an international curriculum including IGCSE and German State MSA qualifications. Due to the quality of the program and the high dynamics of school development, BMS enjoys a good reputation - locally and internationally.

PURPOSE:

The role of a Secondary School Head of Department Math
A Head of Department Math is part of the Secondary School pedagogical team and should be an adaptable educator and an innovative curriculum leader. He/She should be an outstanding teacher, motivator, communicator and administrator, and should be capable of managing complex administrative duties. He/She should be able to provide professional leadership for the Secondary School to secure high quality teaching, make effective use of resources and ensure improved standards of achievement for all pupils. A Head of Department Math is responsible for the overall management of their subject discipline.
The Head of Department Math key responsibilities are to manage administration and development of the curriculum as it applies to specific discipline as well as provide an overall leadership for the department itself.

Your challenge

• Support and promote the school and the IB mission statements.
• Evaluate staffing needs and teacher loading for the department.
• Analyse and conduct first round interviews with prospective employees.
• Communicate directly with newly recruited department subject teachers prior to arrival and pass on appropriate documentation and information.
• Oversee day-to-day management, control and operation of course provision within the department.
• Develop and review curriculum, syllabuses, schemes of work, marking policies, assessment and teaching and learning strategies in the department.
• Work with departmental colleagues to formulate aims, objectives and strategic plans for the department which have coherence and relevance to the needs of students and mission of the school.
• Develop a central resource bank of subject specific materials including formative and summative assessments.
• Overall responsibility for the department file and maintenance including digital resources and marks spreadsheets.
• Organise the distribution of Subject and Teacher’s Guides and other specific materials to teachers.
• Conduct departmental meetings with set agenda /aims and minutes.
• Manage available resources of staff, departmental rooms and equipment.
• Responsible for ordering of resources and management of departmental budget. 
• Support and improve student achievement and success.
• Monitor student progress regularly in collaboration with departmental staff and ensure clear feedback to students.
• Assume responsibility for coordinating and managing the assessment calendar for each year of the programme.
• Initiate information to students about programme coursework requirements, assessment and maintain periodic follow up with teachers. 
•  Establish the process of setting targets within the department and work towards their achievement.
• Establish common standards and practices within the department and develop the effectiveness of teaching and learning styles.
• Produce an annual examinations analysis and departmental review with associated report as part of school improvement.
• To analyse and evaluate, with the department, performance data and take appropriate action in response. 
• Ensure that departmental members adhere to the schools assessment and reporting standards.
• Take an active role in school improvement initiatives.
• Raise the profile of the programme through organising events and initiatives. 
• Share expertise with colleagues.
• Attend and contribute to all required meetings.
• Encourage parental interest and involvement in the school. 
• Know school policies and be able to answer everyday queries of parents.

Your profile

•  A Bachelors or Master´s degree in Secondary Education with a valid teaching certification.
• At least 3 years of teaching experience is required.
• Experience in IB Diploma Math required.
• Experience teaching in a multilingual learning environment preferred.

We offer a modern, inspiring work environment with an international, dynamic staff and an open-minded community in the heart of Berlin. Suitably qualified candidates are invited to send their full application documents addressed to Mrs. Silke Friedrich, CEO, via email to job@metropolitanschool.com. Please clearly state the title of the position you are applying for in the subject.