Head of Mathematics

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GREENSHAW HIGH SCHOOL, Benhilton, Sutton

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

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GREENSHAW HIGH SCHOOL

Full Job Description

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are 'Always Learning'. We are looking for a Head of Mathematics. This is an exciting opportunity to join Greenshaw High School and become an integral member of the Mathematics Department. We would consider a start date at the beginning of the spring or summer terms, but our preference would be for a January 25 start. About the Mathematics Department Mathematics is a highly successful and very popular subject at Greenshaw with an excellent track record of exam results. Mathematics is the most popular A level at Greenshaw and we offer A-level courses in both Mathematics and Further Mathematics. Our Mathematics department have supported and inspired students who have gone on to study Mathematics at some of the most prestigious universities, including Cambridge, Bristol and Warwick. The Mathematics Department is staffed by a team of 17 specialist teachers, including highly skilled Co-ordinators for each Key Stage. A number of our Mathematics teachers also have whole school roles as Teacher Coaches; the Lead Teacher Coach for the school is a member of the Mathematics Department. The Mathematics team have a collegiate approach and are very supportive of each other. Students who struggle in maths are taught in small sets in years 7 and 8, to enable us to tailor the curriculum to their needs. We have a very flexible approach to setting for students in our 3-year Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 and we keep our arrangements for grouping students under constant review. The department is well-resourced; each teaching room has an interactive whiteboard and each teacher has their own iPad. We look for opportunities to extend and inspire our students in Mathematics by arranging various enrichment activities, including entry into UK Maths Challenge competitions. Main Responsibilities The main duties and responsibilities will include:

To provide strategic leadership for the development of KS3, KS4 and KS5 outcomes and curricula.
To lead and develop KS3, KS4 and KS5 coordinators in maths in addition to any other maths postholders.
To ensure that challenging programmes of study are in place to meet the needs of all students and that are informed by the Principles of Learning. Procedures should be in place to regularly review these programmes in light of lessons learned;
To embed the school's Principles of Great Assessment by developing and maintaining the systematic use of formative assessment that informs teaching and learning;
To embed the school's Principles of Great Assessment by developing and maintain valid and reliable forms of summative assessment that ensure inferences about student learning as accurate as possible;
To monitor and evaluate the progress of all students in Mathematics to ensure that different groups of learners are making appropriate levels of progress, and to take steps to address areas of concern as soon as possible;
To make sure that the highest standards of behaviour in lessons and around the school are being consistently maintained as defined by the Behaviour Policy;
To develop a common understanding and practice of the Principles of Great Teaching and ensure that these are used to evaluate the quality of teaching and learning;
To keep up to date records of the strengths and areas for development for individuals and the department, and to provide appropriate professional development to meet these needs via Subject Knowledge and Pedagogy sessions;
To administer all tasks necessary for the proper functioning of the department, including the monitoring and use of resources, the placing of orders, record-keeping and the organisation of examinations;
To be responsible for overseeing the maintenance of the department's facilities, including the teaching classrooms, the resources and set texts;
To develop cross-curricular links as and when appropriate, such as through the use of direct vocabulary instruction and building students' academic background knowledge through extended reading;
To share in the development of whole school policies and to support their implementation.
Undertake the role of form tutor
Have a teaching load in the region of 34 periods out of 50. (The School operates a 48 x 55-minute period, two week timetable cycle).
Commit to and support the school's policy and practice in relation to safeguarding and child protection.
Undertake such other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably requested by the Headteacher in accordance with the relevant Pay and Conditions Document
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation

Generous pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation