Head of Mathematics

Nord Anglia Education

With over 20 years of experience operating international schools, Nord Anglia Education is proud to be the world’s leading premium schools organisation.  We are a fast-growing network of 43 schools across China, Europe, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and North America.

The British International School, Budapest

Located beside a golf course in the leafy 3rd District of Budapest, a short distance from the Danube and the centre of the city, our school campus is modern and very well-resourced. Primary students benefit from one-to-one iPads and secondary students bring their own devices. Computer labs, coding rooms, and art & innovation studio and music practice rooms are equipped with first class facilities, enabling our students to take advantage of our collaboration with MIT and The Julliard School. A recently completed building project includes additional specialist facilities for science, computing, music and sports.  Our students are motivated and enthusiastic, enjoying a lively approach to the subject through a wide range of teaching and learning strategies.

To learn more about our school, please visit http://www.nordangliaeducation.com/our-schools/budapest

Head of Mathematics (secondary)

We are looking for an experienced and inspiring leader to join our team from August 2017. To deliver our high standard of educational excellence, our teachers are well-qualified, confident, well-organised, have a good sense of humour and participate fully in all aspects of school life within and beyond the classroom. We are now looking for a like-minded colleague to lead our Mathematics Department in the Secondary School in the next exciting phase of its development. An enthusiasm for developing our collaboration with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) within the school is essential.

The Head of Mathematics is responsible to the Deputy Head and Head of Secondary for all aspects of the Mathematics Department and for planning for its development and is a key member of the middle leadership team of the school.  The Head of Mathematics will demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism and will, in particular:

• Embody the school’s mission in word and action;
• Be passionate about international education;
• Gain and maintain the trust and confidence of students, colleagues and parents;
• Be accountable for all aspects of standards in the Mathematics Department;
• Ensure continuity with our Primary School and contribute to the development of curriculum, pedagogy, and teaching across the school;
• Motivate students and staff to aspire to excellence in all that they do;
• Build a strong, high-performing team of mathematics teachers;
• Create the conditions for staff to continue to learn;
• Take responsibility for safeguarding students;
• Deploy resources with due diligence, with efficiency and effectiveness;
• Plan strategically for the continual improvement of the Mathematics Department.

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from the career and development opportunities that come with being part of the world’s leading premium schools organisation.  Nord Anglia University unites our team through a vibrant online forum which harnesses the collective expertise of their peers in an exchange of knowledge, ideas and best practice.  We also provide extensive online and face-to-face professional development through Nord Anglia University to ensure that members of our team don’t just maintain their skills and expertise, they develop at the cutting edge of educational thinking.

The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive package.  You will have the opportunity to live and work in one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Budapest is a modern, cosmopolitan city, steeped in history and within easy reach of beautiful countryside. Conde Nast Traveler placed Budapest the second best city in the world in 2015, after Florence and ahead of Vienna. Budapest is also one of the world’s most affordable cities, located in the heart of Europe, within easy reach of the best of central, eastern and western Europe. Public transport, the arts and culture, shopping, dining and outdoor activity are incomparable. Several of our teachers have chosen to settle here, while others move on to international careers within Nord Anglia Education and beyond.

Selection Process

The closing date for applications is 16th December 2016.  Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date. First stage interviews will be conducted by Skype and final interviews will take place in person in London in January or by Skype, depending on location.

Start date: 15th August 2017.