Head of Mathematics (Maternity Cover) - Aylesbury High School (Girls)

The Head of Mathematics plays a leading role in pursuing the academic objectives of the School, which include an expectation that All students will aspire to high performance.
Good teaching in every lesson, in each class, every day, within a well-planned programme of teaching and learning, is a basic aspiration.

All students will be closely monitored and staff will be managed professionally so that all can flourish.

The Head of Mathematics will be part of the Curriculum Development Group and meet regularly with other senior middle leaders to discuss curriculum matters across the school. They will disseminate this information by leading Curriculum Meetings with other HODs.

As Head of Mathematics, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the teaching of Mathematics, ensuring all students consistently fulfil their academic potential, whilst being inspired by Mathematics. You will lead the Mathematics Department to achieve high academic expectations and to incorporate relevant developments in pedagogy.

Person specification
Good honours degree in a relevant subject
Qualified Teacher Status

Experience
Strong classroom teacher with good subject knowledge and ability to teach A Level
Potential to progress further
Familiar with monitoring and evaluation of teaching and learning
Strong commitment to co-curricular and cross-curricular activities

Professional
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge students
Promote good progress and outcomes by students
Demonstrate excellent and up-to-date subject and curriculum knowledge
Familiar with current and future subject developments
Plan and teach well-structured lessons
Keen to be involved in curriculum development
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all students (including SEND, EAL, Pupil Premium and Gifted and Talented)
Make accurate and productive use of assessment
Provide verbal and written assessments, data, reports and references relating to individual students and groups of students
Communicate effectively with parents, in consultation with the HOD, with regard to students' achievements and well-being
Manage behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe working and learning environment
Attend subject team meetings, whole staff meetings, INSET, parent consultation evenings, open events and information evenings and other school functions as shown in the staff handbook directed time calculations
Keen to develop own career
Evidence of systematic professional development
Strong ICT user, both personally and for subject use in particular Google-Suite
An understanding of and commitment to the safeguarding requirements associated with such a role
Willingness to follow school policies
Sympathetic to the Aylesbury High School values: Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity

Personal
Good relationships with students and adults
In good health with good attendance record
Able to motivate students and staff
Works well under pressure
Good personal organisation and time management
Good communicator
Wide outside interests
Meet the expectations of the DfE Teachers' Standards (Part 2)

Aylesbury High School (AHS) is a forward-thinking girls' grammar school that values both academic and pastoral excellence and co-curricular opportunities with the vision of developing uniquely talented young adults, who are independent, strong and confident.

We create a welcoming environment which draws the very best from all in our community. Achieved by providing an ambitious education that stimulates creative and critical thinking, values diversity and facilitates dynamic personal development.

The AHS values are Boundless Aspiration, Resilient Bravery, Curious Engagement and Selfless Generosity and we want all our community to experience, develop and demonstrate these characteristics both within the curriculum and through our extensive co-curricular offering.