Head of Maths

Start date: January 2027

Reports to: Vice Principal/Principal

Key responsibilities:

• Line manage team members including departmental post holders
• Ensure all post-holders are systematically trained to complete their roles to an exceptionally high standard
• Mentor NQTs, ATTs and any student teacher, support team members through coaching and/or mentoring as required
• Plan, monitor and evaluate the curriculum provision and enrichment for all year groups within the subject
• Create a positive climate for learning, by explicitly teaching lesson routines and applying behaviour systems consistently and fairly

Qualification Criteria:

• Qualified to teach and work in the U.K.
• Strong A Levels, or equivalent
• Degree in maths or related subject

Knowledge & Skills:

• Mastery of and enthusiasm for maths
• Excellent understanding of both subject and general teaching pedagogy
• Experience of leading a team and/or developing others
• Experience of improving the quality of teaching and learning through the development of schemes of work and high quality resources