Head of Maths

Dolphin School is a co-educational, independent, preparatory day school and nursery for children between the ages of 3 and 13.

We offer children the freedom to learn through the guiding principles of discovery, challenge and our unique curriculum. This hands-on approach to education, together with our extensive day and residential trip programme brings classroom studies to life and encourages academic excellence and self-confidence.

Dolphin School is situated in the rural Berkshire village of Hurst, just off the A4 between Reading and Maidenhead.

We are looking for an inspirational Head of Maths to offer leadership of learning, manage the day-to-day operations of the department, oversee department planning and work effectively as a member of the Dolphin Maths team. We have a passionate Maths department who are well-resourced and dedicated to developing the full potential of all our students.

Please visit our website to learn more about our school www.dolphinschool.com

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO: Headmaster

This is a full-time position with responsibility for teaching Maths up to Y8 and preparing pupils for 11+, Scholarship and all internal examinations. They will also have overall responsibility (in conjunction with the SLT) for overseeing the delivery of the Maths curriculum throughout the school from Nursery to Year 8. The post holder will also be responsible for maintaining and updating policy and curriculum documents pertaining to the Department.

We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner who has had experience of delivering the Maths curriculum across year groups or departments and have prepared Year 6 pupils for 11+ and Y8 pupils for Common Entrance. Experience teaching a secondary school level including GCSE and/or A Level is a feature of many Dolphin department leads, but is not essential.

Dolphin School welcomes pupils aged three to thirteen. Our recent ISI inspection found us ‘Excellent’ in both the quality of our pupil’s academic and other achievements and the quality of our pupil’s personal development. We provide a safe, nurturing environment for our pupils to thrive academically, socially and spiritually. Dolphin School sets high academic standards, whilst being deeply focused on nurturing the individual. Our family atmosphere develops respect and compassion, creating an environment in which kindness is a core value. By learning in a setting where they feel safe, secure and valued, Dolphin children will grow to be confident and resilient young men and women, well prepared for the wider world.

Dolphin School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance along with other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.

OUR HEAD OF MATHS WILL

·        Lead teaching practices and classroom management within the Maths department to ensure outstanding teaching and learning takes place 

·        Secure robust practice regarding planning, preparation, assessment and reporting across the department 

·        Promote the School Vision and habits within the department and all lessons 

·        Demonstrate outstanding curriculum knowledge and further develop the Maths curriculum

·        Exhibit a collaborative mindset with the wider school and promote Mathematics within the school community

·        Be responsible for all monitoring within the Maths department 

·        Possess excellent knowledge and experience of assessment and tracking to inform student progress, including the use of standardised tests to impact on learning and development 

·        Demonstrate initiative in further CPD and contributing to CPD sessions in school 

·        Be engaging, charismatic and possess excellent communication skills with students, teachers and parents 

·        Our ideal candidate would:

·        Hold a relevant subject degree    

·        Hold a UK-recognized teaching qualification (PGCE or similar). 

·        Have some experience in a Head of Department or management role. 

·        Have experience teaching in a secondary school or to KS4 or KS5. 

·        Have considerable teaching experience and knowledge of the Common Entrance syllabus.

·        Be a passionate educator with high levels of professionalism and care for children.

Hours of work: 7:45am until 4:45pm

Salary: Dependent on skills and experience

Closing date: 28 October 2022

Required for January 2023

Location

Dolphin School, Waltham Road, Hurst.

Safer Recruitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years employment history.

We are responsible for ensuring the welfare, health and well-being of all children and young people. We create a vigilant organizational culture which monitors and prioritizes the safeguarding of children and young people above all considerations.

How to apply

Information on Dolphin School can be found on our website (Welcome to The Dolphin School) or our social media pages.

This is a full-time position with a start date in April 2023. 

The closing date is 21 October 2022, although interested candidates are strongly encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible, as interviews may be arranged before the deadline.

Please submit your application to headspa@dolphinschool.com making sure you complete the application form in full, including 2 professional referees (one of which must be your current employer). In addition, we ask you to write a letter of application giving details of why you feel you are suited to the role.

We thank all applicants for their expressed interest.