Subject Leader of Mathematics

Tes are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and inspirational Subject Leader of Mathematics on a full-time permanent basis from September 2021. 

This is an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant and unique independent boarding and day school for girls aged 11-18 with a first-class education and excellent pastoral care. Situated in Ascot, with good transport links to international airports and London, the School currently has 190 pupils including 145 boarders. It is small and welcoming, with a caring and inclusive atmosphere, underpinned by a strong Christian ethos. The small size of the School ensures that everyone knows everyone and fosters a very happy community, where girls build lasting friendships. Pupils are highly successful and go on to establish careers in many sectors according to their individual skills and ambitions.

“Pupils consistently demonstrate positive attitudes to learning and achieving their best.” ISI 2018

The current staffing consists of three specialist full-time teachers and one specialist part-time teacher. The department is well resourced, making use of online software, such as MyMaths and White Rose Maths, and with dedicated teaching rooms with full ICT support and interactive whiteboards. Students in all year groups are taught in sets for their Maths lessons; they follow the national curriculum in years 7 and 8, followed by the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus in years 9 – 11, with the possibility of also taking the AQA Level 2 Further Maths qualification in year 11. Students in the sixth form study Edexcel’s A-Level Mathematics and Further Mathematics.

Due to an internal promotion, the School seek to appoint a dynamic and well-qualified teacher to join the Mathematics department, taking on the role of Subject Leader. You will be expected to teach the subject to all levels, including some A-Level modules, and contribute to the wider life of the school. An ability to teach A-Level Further Maths is desirable but not essential. 

Key Responsibilities:

• To inspire pupils and colleagues with a dynamic and passionate vision of the subject
• To maintain and continue to raise the profile of Mathematics 
• To maintain and develop schemes of work with other members of the department

The Successful Candidate:

• A strategic thinker with a vision for the department, and the drive and stamina to enthuse others in translating the vision into reality
• A good planner, capable of taking a strategic view and working with others to create clear and measurable plans for implementation
• Someone who can gain and maintain the confidence and respect of colleagues, students, parents and Governors
• Teaching experience within an 11 to 18 school
• A proven track record as an excellent classroom teacher
• Some experience as a manager in an educational context
• The ability to inspire high levels of student performance
• The ability to work with clear and measurable objectives to provide year on year improvement

Benefits:

• A number of welfare initiatives are available to staff including free lunch and refreshments, free use of the School’s swimming pool and gym (at set times), massage, reflexology, life drawing, spin bike and yoga classes (all at small charge), free 24/7 onsite medical care by qualified nurses, annual flu jabs (optional) and counsellor
• Free parking is available on site
• The School currently offers all staff a discount on fees should their daughter(s) attend the School
• The School currently participates in a Personal Accident Insurance Scheme for all employees

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity and 'Quick Apply' below! Please note that if you are successfully shortlisted you may be asked to complete the schools application form.

For more information, please contact katie.rossiter@tes.com   REF KR 1350974 

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