Head of Mathematics (& Numeracy across the curriculum)

Required for September 2022

This is a full-time permanent position.  We welcome applicants from either selective or wide ability settings, who are keen to work with high achieving and motivated students in a strong department.  The successful applicant will be expected to have experience of teaching up to and including A Level, with a proven track record of examination success.  He/she must be an excellent classroom practitioner who can inspire both colleagues and students and lead by example.  The Subject Leader post attracts a TLR 1(b).   

The Mathematics Department at the Norton Knatchbull School has been a stable and high achieving Department for many years, consistently achieving good results in both GCSE and A Level Mathematics. Colleagues are supportive and collaborative, with most teaching in all Key Stages, seeing their role as equipping our students with excellent maths skills for the next phase of their lives whether that is A Level, university or work.  They seek to provide learning that enables students to become confident with their maths skills, whilst enjoying the subject.  The department follows a two year KS3 and three year KS4 program.   At KS3, the department is introducing and refining a mastery curriculum.  At GCSE our stronger mathematicians have the opportunity to do a Free Standing Maths Qualification to further develop their maths skills in preparation for A levels.  At A Level students have the opportunity to study Maths or Further Maths, with Maths being one of the most popular A level subjects in the school.  Many students progress every year to Maths and related degree courses. Further information about the whole school and Maths curriculum vision and aims can be found at The Knatchbull Baccalaureate | The Norton Knatchbull School (nks.kent.sch.uk)  

The Department offers a variety of additional extracurricular opportunities. Pupils at the school undertake the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Mathematics Challenges organised by the UKMT, and students often progress to the follow-on rounds at all levels.  

For an application form and job description, please visit our school website at www.nks.kent.sch.uk   Please send the co mpleted application form, together with a letter of application of no more than two sides of A4, explaining how your experience thus far demonstrates your suitability for the role and how you would lead the department in maintaining and improving achievement across all Key Stages. This should be sent to Mrs M Brightwell, PA to the Headteacher, email mabrightwell@nks.kent.sch.uk 

Deadline for applications: Monday 7 February 2022.  We reserve the right to interview prior to this date depending on applications received. 

NKS is committed to the Continuing Professional Development of all our staff.  We support our employees in career development and respect initiative and ambition.  As such we are committed to using Performance Management; formal and informal training; coaching and mentoring; and peer support to ensure the progression of our staff.  In return we expect commitment and a desire to improve and excel from our colleagues.  

All new recruits to the school will be further supported by a comprehensive Induction Programme and a Mentor.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Only candidates who are shortlisted will be contacted.