Head of Mathematics

Location:  Warsaw, PL

Job ID:  2087

School:  The British School Warsaw

Company:  Nord Anglia Education

The British School Warsaw is a highly successful institution renowned for its dedicated and inspiring teaching professionals. Our primary curriculum encompasses the Early Years Foundation Stage, English National Curriculum, and International Primary Curriculum. In secondary, we offer the English National Curriculum for Key Stage 3, IGCSEs for Key Stage 4, and the IB Diploma Programme for Years 12 and 13. Situated in Warsaw, Poland, our non-selective day school delivers exceptional academic results surpassing UK national averages, with graduates gaining admission to prestigious global universities. Join our team of exceptional educators and contribute to our thriving community committed to educational excellence. Discover limitless opportunities at The British School Warsaw.

About the Department and Role

We are currently in search of an experienced Maths Head of Department to lead our thriving Maths department, which consists of 9 dedicated teachers. We follow the White Rose curriculum for Key Stage 3, followed by Edexcel IGCSE Mathematics and then IBDP AA and AI. In summer 2023, our year 11 students achieved a 97% pass rate for IGCSE Maths, with 65% of students attaining grade 7- 9. All IBDP AA students achieved a grade 4 or above, with 42% of our HL and 20% of our SL students achieving a 7. For IBDP AI, 61% of our students achieved a grade 5 or above. The Maths department is committed to continuous improvement, sharing best practice, and developing the concept of enquiry-based learning into the curriculum and departmental pedagogy. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach classes from KS3 to IBDP level. Previous experience in teaching IBDP for either AA or AI is advantageous.

About You

You create a classroom culture in which your students set ambitious targets for themselves. You seek out and use innovative teaching practices to enhance your students’ experiences and outcomes. Receptive to feedback and ready to embrace change, you are keen to share best practice with colleagues and peers and model what it is to be a lifelong learner. You will have a university degree in a relevant subject, a teaching qualification plus relevant teaching experience and knowledge. You will also be able to meet visa-related restrictions for Poland.

Job Responsibilities

• Following our curriculum and pedagogical approaches.
• Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons that cater to the diverse needs and abilities of our students.
• Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment that promotes excellent behaviour, a love for learning and character development.
• Use a variety of teaching methods, resources, and technologies to enhance the learning experience.
• Ensure that a love of reading is embedded into your lessons.
• Set targets with students and provide timely and constructive feedback to students to support their academic progress and development.
• Monitor and keep records of student progress.
• Attend departmental meetings and collaborate with members of the department on areas such as curriculum writing and review; assessment design and moderation; and departmental development plans.
• Comply with departmental procedures, such as assessment procedures and tracking.
• Comply with school wide expectations, such as prompt and accurate registration of students and reporting.
• Collaborate with colleagues to plan and implement interdepartmental projects and activities, making use of Global Classroom and Nord Anglia’s associations with Julliard, UNICEF and MIT.
• Attend Academic Review Days and maintain open communication with parents to provide insight into students' progress.
• As required, carry out the role of a Form Tutor to support students in their personal and academic growth.
• Commit to ongoing professional development.
• Contribute to the school's LEAP activities programme and events, promoting a holistic approach to education.
• Fulfil active supervision and lesson cover duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Demonstrate a high level of personal integrity and professionalism.
• Exhibit a passion for international education, in particular for Mathematics, and a good understanding of best practice.
• Motivated, with a sense of humor, responsibility, enthusiasm, and accountability.
• Work as a team player who is willing to help and be flexible.
• Conscientious, reliable, and respectful.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing,
• Competent use of technology for teaching and administrative purposes.
• Developed organizational skills.

Competencies

• Hold an honors degree in a relevant subject area.
• Possess UK QTS or equivalent.
• Have a record of teaching Mathematics in an English-speaking school environment.
• A strong record of professional development.

At Nord Anglia Education we are committed to providing a world-class, safe, happy environment in which children and young people can thrive and learn. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our pupils where we embrace all race, abilities, religions, genders, and cultures.

All post holders in regulated activity (having regular unsupervised contact with children) are subject to appropriate national and international vetting procedures including satisfactory criminal record checks from both your country of residence/birth and any country of residence within the last 10 years.

We welcome applications from suitable qualified persons from all diverse backgrounds.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.