Head of Maths

Are you passionate about Maths? Are you looking for a new leadership role? This could be the role for you!

We are looking for a passionate Head of Mathematics to join our friendly school in Cheltenham.  

About St. Edward’s School

At St Edward’s we have high expectations of all members of our school community, from our pupils to our staff. Excellent teaching and pastoral care in our nurturing and encouraging environment allow our pupils and staff to flourish. Our small class sizes mean that our teachers really know pupils as individuals and can provide tailored support to maximise achievement. Our School motto means to strive for the best and that is exactly what we want for all everyone in our school.

About the Position

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Salary: St Edward's operates its own Salary Scale and Renumeration will be dependent on experience and skill set. 

Benefits: Wellness Programme, Company Pension, Life Assurance, Staff Discount on School Fees, Free Lunch, Free On-site Parking, and a Referral Scheme

Application Closing Date: 15th December 2022

Start Date: April 2023

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing effective systems for curriculum planning, enabling the needs of our pupils to be met and targets to be achieved
• Managing the development and production of an appropriate curriculum
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of learning and teaching and responding as appropriate
• Ensuring that systems are in place to monitor, evaluate and improve the continuing professional development of individual and working groups
• Negotiate and agree targets and develop the appropriate support for teams and individuals
• Identify resources needed to support the implementation of school policies
• Play an active role in the selection and appointment of new staff
• Part of this role will involve safeguarding responsibilities including the reporting on any safeguarding concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Team

About you

We are looking for someone who has:

• A specialism in Mathematics
• Experience in leading and managing staff
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to work as part of a team but also able to use their own initiative
• A flexible and co-operative attitude
• Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources

How to Apply

If you think that this is the role for you, please visit our school website for further information and to apply www.stedwards.co.uk/about/vacancies/

We look forward to welcoming your application!

St. Edward’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child-protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.