Head of Mathematics

About the role

Winchester College seeks to employ professionals who carry out their duties responsibly and with regard for the best interests of the students and College. Consistently high-quality teaching is the aim of every teacher and the entitlement of every student. The teacher in this formal academic leadership role exercises accountability for the pedagogy of others by creating and sustaining the conditions to achieve the best for all learners in terms of standards, well-being and progress.

The Head of Department plays an instrumental role in ensuring Winchester College meets its strategic aims. They should share in the ethos and vision of Winchester College and support its strategic aims and indeed contribute to them.

They should then lead and demonstrate this strategic vision within their department.

In addition to the general duties and responsibilities of a teacher at Winchester College the successful candidate will aspire to lead the highest-achieving department within the College by ensuring:

Outstanding Teaching

• There is consistent high-quality teaching and learning within the department.
• Schemes of work are well-thought through, ensuring sequential learning that supports the curriculum.
• Develop a culture of collaboration where colleagues share resources effectively and look to develop new material to ensure that pupils make progress.
• Regularly discuss teaching and learning at departmental meetings.
• Engage critically with research and developments in the curriculum.
• Promote and support learning beyond the subject boundary, e.g., literacy, numeracy, well-being, interdisciplinary learning and digital literacy.
• Foster innovation by encouraging the use of emerging technologies and evidence-based practices in teaching.
• Stimulate an appetite for professional learning that is valued, has an impact upon pedagogy and supports professional growth across the Department.

Person Specification

Essential

• An excellent Honours degree in Mathematics or a closely related discipline.
• The ability to teach A-level.

Key Qualities

The successful candidate will be/have:

• The ability to inspire and motivate pupils.
• The enthusiasm, energy and confidence to lead and manage a team.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Emotional intelligence and the ability to empathise with staff, parents and pupils.
• Good time management skills, and superb organisation.
• The ability to use initiative and exercise excellent independent judgment.
• The resilience and stamina needed to deal with the demands of boarding school life.
• A genuine enthusiasm to contribute to the wider life of the school, with the ability, skills, and experience to contribute in some capacity to the school’s extra-curricular activities.
• Commitment to promoting and embedding an inclusive culture, with equality of opportunity for all.

Terms of application

Start Date

This appointment will commence in September 2025.     

Salary

Winchester has its own generous salary scale, which is above the national scale. In addition to salary, the school allocates a Special Responsibility Allowance (SRA) to Heads of Department. 

Accommodation

Accommodation may be available with this position.    

Full job description can be found here:

Winchester College | Head of Mathematics

Further information about the school can be found at www.winchestercollege.org

Closing date for applications: 28 February 2025. 

Please attach a full CV and covering letter with your application. 

Please note that applications will be dealt with as they arrive. Winchester College reserves the right to appoint before the deadline passes. 

Interviews are expected to take place on during the week beginning Monday 3 March 2025.   

Diversity and Inclusion

Winchester College is a truly international community that celebrates everyone’s individuality, talents and potential and offers regular training and career development opportunities. We embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to promoting a fair and supportive environment for all our employees. We work hard to create a culture where different perspectives are valued and our staff feel valued for their individuality and share a sense of belonging. Our aim is to reflect the diverse nature of society and of our pupil body.

Safeguarding

Winchester College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children: applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers, and obtaining an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services certificate. Staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training which is regularly updated.

Sustainability

Both staff and pupils at Winchester College are committed to being the most sustainable school possible.