Head of Maths

The Role

As Head of Maths you will be an integral member of the Middle Leadership Team, whose primary function is to lead the development of the Maths curriculum. Duties will include but not be limited to the following:

Undertake and complete subject performance data analysis.

Use Academy prior attainment data to monitor, evaluate and review the effectiveness of learning outcomes and the Maths curriculum.

Deliver INSET and professional coaching when appropriate to support the development of Maths

Responsibility for target setting, tracking and monitoring student progress and achievement in Maths

Ensure effective assessment for and of learning, consistent recording and reporting of student progress and the effective use of assessment data

Monitor progress and standards of attainment in Maths through analysis of performance data in line with the academy’s assessment cycle

Identify students at risk of underachieving in Maths and in need of additional support

Implement effective intervention strategies where required at subject, group or individual student level

Work closely with the SENCO looking at Maths intervention programmes.

The School

The school is part of the David Ross Education Trust. In the trust the schools work as a team and achieve great things through these partnerships. The subject specialists, the trust-wide intranet, common curriculum and online learning resources all help to share knowledge and expertise simplifying work processes allowing staff to focus on high quality teaching.

Staff are valued highly, and take work/life balance seriously; the school realise that happy staff are effective staff. The leadership of the Academy is determined to create an environment where teachers can carry out their core role of delivering excellent lessons. The school have a clear and simple behaviour policy that is easy to administer. If action is needed beyond the basic classroom routines the pastoral and senior teams take the burden away from the teachers, conducting detentions, following up and dealing with parents on your behalf.

In addition to this, teachers are trusted to be professionals and as such the school have:

• No unannounced observations

• No lesson grading

• Meeting and INSET day time for joint team planning

• Continuing Professional Development and Support

Benefits

Leadership pay scale – L1-L5

Access to Teachers’ Pension Scheme

An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

Requirements 

Qualified Teacher Status

Subject Degree qualifications

Evidenced experience of manipulating and interrogating large and complex data sets

Very strong track of professional development

Leadership experience with evidence of successful project / system management

A commitment to joint planning

A team player who supports the academy’s vision

Desirable:

Higher degree and/or professional qualification

Membership of a national professional organisation

Vision For Education is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

How to Apply

If you would like more information about the role contact Nilo Noori and send your CV across to  nilo.noori@visionforeducation.co.uk, or call on 0203 194 3100.

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