Head of Mathematics

An exciting opportunity for suitably qualified and experienced candidates.

The successful candidate will lead a dynamic Mathematics Department (Yrs 4-8) in a thriving co-educational preparatory school in Hampstead.

Devonshire House Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

If the candidate has lived in a country other than the UK for a period of 3 months or more since the age of 18, a foreign criminal policy check will be required irrespective of whether they worked in those countries. Devonshire House Preparatory School is an equal opportunities employer.

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Closing date for completed applications; midnight on Sunday 24th March with interviews taking place on Wednesday 27th March 2019

JOB DESCRIPTION

Head of Mathematics

SUBJECT CO-ORDINATORS

           In addition to normal teaching duties the Head of Mathematics is responsible for the running of the Mathematics department, including:

1. Co-ordinating the Mathematics curriculum throughout the school, from P1 to U8, working with Junior School Year group co-ordinators and Upper School Mathematics teachers.
2. Liaising with the Junior School (P1-P3) to ensure smooth continuity into the Upper School, to discuss the curriculum and ensure the necessary resources and factual knowledge are in place.
3. Reviewing and updating the whole school Mathematics curriculum. (Devonshire House runs a two-yearly cycle of curriculum review.) When necessary rewriting the detailed planning of the Upper School Mathematics Curriculum.
4. Keeping in touch with the ISEB about the 11+ and 13+ Mathematics curriculum, and London day schools about their 11+ and 13+ entry requirements.
5. Holding regular Mathematics departmental meetings where curriculum, Maths sets and individual pupils are discussed.  The minutes of these meetings should be kept and a copy given to the Deputy Head Academic.
6. Maintaining assessment records of all pupils and monitoring individual and general progress.
7. Organising Primary and Junior Maths Challenges, and other events of a Mathematical nature to enhance the Curriculum.

TEACHING

1. To teach Mathematics, as agreed with the Headmistress and Deputy Head Academic, to classes from U4 to U8. (Y4 – Y8).
2. To follow schemes of work, prepare termly plans and weekly lesson plans for his or her subjects linking to the National Curriculum at the appropriate levels as indicated by the Devonshire House Syllabus.
3. To take on the role of Form Tutor to a class as agreed with the Headmistress and Deputy Head Academic. To be responsible for the pastoral care of the children in that class, including the teaching of the school’s PSHE syllabus.
4. To liaise with other teachers in parallel classes to ensure consistency across the curriculum.
5. To teach lessons at the times stipulated on the school timetable.
6. To maintain order and good discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety.
7. To set, mark and record work to be done in school and for homework.
8. To carry out all other duties, in and out of the classroom, including out of school activities and outings, care of the environment, display and overall care.
9. To make regular assessments of pupils’ attainment and progress and enter pupils half termly grades on the academic database.
10. To write reports on pupils’ attainment and progress twice per year.
11. To attend parents’ evenings to discuss pupils’ progress with parents.
12. To observe other members of the mathematics department and to monitor the quality of their marking and feedback.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES

1. To attend to any other matters as detailed in the Staff Handbook.
2. To attend staff meetings to discuss curriculum, pastoral and other matters.
3. To be familiar with and to follow guidelines as set out in the school staff policy documents, with particular reference to Health and Safety.
4. 4. To attend weekly staff briefings.
5. To supervise, or, in other ways cover, the class or duties of a colleague on short-term absence.
6. To take assemblies on a periodic basis.
7. To promote a good standard of pastoral care.
8. To share in the pastoral duties on rota basis, e.g. break and lunchtime duties.
9. To attend other School Events in the course of the year such as Parents Evenings, School Fairs and Carol Concerts.
10. Periodically to review programmes of work and methods of teaching.
11. To attend courses to develop professional skills.

GENERAL

1. To work in a co-operative, diplomatic and flexible manner.
2. To foster and maintain good working relationships, acting as a courteous, friendly and business-like member of the school team.
3. To maintain good practice in terms of staff attendance, discipline and professional attitude in the school.
4. To keep the Headmistress and Deputy Heads informed of any relevant matters concerning pupils or staff.
5. To work with the administrative staff in order to ensure the smooth running of the school on a day-to-day basis and on special occasions.
6. To undertake such additional duties as might be reasonably requested by the Headmistress or other authorised person.

Elements of this job description may be re-negotiated periodically.

Closing date for completed applications; midnight on Sunday 24th March with interviews taking place on Wednesday 27th March 2019