Head of Mathematics

About CATS Cambridge

CATS College Cambridge offers an outstanding international pre-university educational experience to students aged 14+ from all over the world. CATS students live and work at the custom-built Cambridge campus, studying for GCSEs, A levels and University Foundation Programmes, and preparing for admission to universities across the country and elsewhere. We pride ourselves on our approach to teaching and learning, with small class sizes and an informal atmosphere ensuring that students are treated as individuals and build great relationships with staff.

The principal is looking to appoint a inspiring Head of Maths to lead the Maths Department. The role will also require that you teach mathematics up to A-Level. We have small classes of well behaved motivated students who are keen to learn and progress. The school has been rated Excellent for Teaching and Learning. We are looking to appoint from September however for the right candidate we can offer a January 2024 start date. 

OVERVIEW OF THE JOB

Lead the mathematics department alongside teaching students, supporting their learning to allow them to achieve the best possible outcomes. You will develop, deliver, and support the College’s academic programmes in line with College standards and policies.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE JOB

As a teacher, you should carry out your role to support the needs of the students you work with the College in general.

As a subject teacher, you will:

▪ Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students

▪ Promote good progress and outcomes by students

▪ Demonstrate strong subject and curriculum knowledge

▪ Plan and teach well-structured lessons based on departmental schemes of work

▪ Participate in arrangements for preparing students for external examinations

▪ Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students

▪ Set and mark homework promptly according to the College’s policy

▪ Make accurate and productive use of assessment

▪ Write high quality reports as required by the College’s policy on reporting to parents

▪ Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment

▪ Develop and maintain classroom and other learning environments

▪ Ensure that College policies on student attendance are enforced 

ABOUT CATS GLOBAL SCHOOLS 

In the context of international education, the name CATS is known and loved by generations of learners and is synonymous with excellence. Originally, CATS was an acronym for Cambridge Arts, Technology and Science, representing the focus of the founding colleges based in the city. However, today, CATS Colleges, is much broader, it brings together a number of schools in four countries (UK, US, Canada and China). Its portfolio includes independent boarding schools, an Arts University College, English language schools and a variety of summer schools all with the common purpose of “inspiring the next generation of world shapers.”

OUR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY

We are committed to diversity, inclusion and belonging. Building on our core values –Pioneering, Persevering, People – we pledge to deliver a series of events, guest speakers and focus groups to make CATS Global Schools an employer of choice for all. 

AND FINALLY 

CATS Global Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare or our students and expect everyone connected with the organisation to share this commitment. All positions are subject to safer recruitment pre-employment checks in line with KCSIE guidelines

Job Title : Head of Maths

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