Head of Mathematics

To lead the Mathematics Department in achieving outstanding teaching and learning and to inspire, encourage and empower our pupils to achieve their very best in the subject of Maths

Reporting Line: Assistant Principal

Key Responsibilities:

• Confidently teach all areas of the new A-Level Mathematics curriculum, and support members of the department to widen the scope of their teaching to include this material.
• Confidently teach the new Further Mathematics A-level curriculum, and be willing to support other members of the department who wish to teach this material.
• Lead by example - model outstanding teaching and learning, this includes teaching up to 16.5 periods a week. Monitor the quality of teaching and learning through regular observations of department staff, work scrutiny and pupil feedback.
• Coach and support members of your team to ensure skill/knowledge base along with willingness to improve/develop is high.
• Review, analyse and evaluate results throughout the year and for the examination analysis and subject review, share process with Department and ensure all are aware of and can act on development points.
• Ensure compliance with requirements for exam entries, controlled assessment and exam arrangements.
• Arrange and participate as appropriate in the promotion of co-curricular activities to enhance the learning and development of the subject.
• Engage in on-going personal and professional development in order to provide high quality and innovative educational leadership.
• Promote the School and its courses and activities, including participation in external and internal marketing activities.
• Uphold the good reputation of the School and of United Learning with students, parents, other schools and in general.
• Advise SLT on staffing requirements, the deployment of Department staff (including technical support staff) and the timetabling of courses, classes and rooms.
• Ensure effective Department communication, both informally and through regular Departmental meetings.
• Lead the Department in the Performance Management and Professional Development of staff, appraising subject staff as agreed with the SLT.
• Monitor, review and promote subject staff development (including their own) and the induction of new colleagues, coordinating mentoring, training and support for all colleagues as appropriate.
• Ensure that both subject-specific and general requirements of Health and Safety policies are met.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will be likely to fit the following profile:

• Good Honours degree
• A postgraduate teaching qualification (QTS desirable but not essential)
• Evidence of further relevant professional development
• The ability to lead, inspire, motivate and support pupils and colleagues
• The ability to work in a leadership team in a successful and dynamic school
• Excellent organisational, administrative and ICT skills
• A proven track record of delivering on academic performance
• Up-to-date knowledge of successful and innovative teaching and the latest curriculum developments and initiatives
• High standards of personal presence and presentation and attention to detail
• Ability to communicate concisely and sensitively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences
• A reflective and flexible approach and the ability to think creatively and imaginatively
• High expectations for pupil attainment, personal development and conduct

To Apply

Please apply online by clicking on the following link: https://www.networxrecruitment.com/Jobs/Advert/538625

Closing date for Applications: 8am, Monday 23rd January 2017
Interviews to be held week commencing: 23rd January 2017

Please note that the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the recruitment process.

For any queries relating to the role or your application, please email recruitment@surbitonhigh.com