Head of Maths Faculty

To take a pivotal role in ensuring high quality Learning and Teaching across the Maths Faculty in ensuringmaximum success for all. To be a champion in developing faculty and whole school CPD in enhancing thedelivery of Teaching and thereby ensuring high quality Learning. To be a role model for the schoolcommunity and raise levels of school achievement.The successful candidate will have a proven track record of raising standards of attainment and achievementin the delivery of Maths.Responsibilities:To lead staff and students in raising standards of teaching and learning in the Maths Faculty by:

• Planning high quality lessons and leading the delivery of consistently good and outstanding teaching
and learning opportunities.
• Leading , inspiring and motivating colleagues in developing their teaching and learning.
• Identifying and addressing areas for improvement in teaching and learning. Supporting the
development of Faculty staff to meet the challenge of any future changes to the curriculum.
• Securing outstanding outcomes for all students as a result of good and increasingly outstanding
teaching.
• Providing inspirational CPD innovative and motivational leadership supporting the improvement of
teaching to enable all students and staff to achieve their highest potential (both in Maths and across the school where necessary).
• Establishing a culture that promotes excellence, equality and high expectations for all students.
• Carrying out the day-to-day duties of a classroom teacher on an exemplary basis in line with
the School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document and Teachers Standards.Teaching:To lead and support the monitoring and evaluation of the quality of teaching within the Maths Faculty andcontribute to the improvement quality of teaching by:
• Developing a high-quality ethos of learning amongst students based on high expectations and a
shared vision.
• Planning and preparing effective Schemes of Learning, lessons and CPD courses.
• Taking a lead role, working closely (coaching/ mentoring where required) with other leading
practitioners in determining and developing policies, procedures and practice, promoting collective responsibility for their implementation to ensure high achievement through effective teaching and learning and whole school improvement.
• Analysing national, local and school data, research and inspection findings to inform curriculum area
policies and practices, expectations and teaching methodologies and to report regularly to the SLT line manager.
• Using local and national data and other information in order to provide: a comparative baseline for
evaluating learners' progress and attainment; a means of judging the effectiveness of their teaching; a basis for improving teaching and learning.
• Taking a lead role in improving the effectiveness of assessment practice in the Maths Faculty in
evaluating the effectiveness of teaching and learning.
• Researching and evaluating innovative curricular practices/ pedagogy and drawing on research
outcomes and other sources of external evidence to inform own practice and that of colleagues.
• Supporting the Director of Sixth Form in the development of post-16 courses across the faculty, in
liaison with external organisations.
• Supporting the More Able Coordinator in ensuring that students make exceptional academic
progress.Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting, and Accountability
• Be immediately responsible for the processes of identification, assessment, recording and reporting
for the students in their charge.
• Contribute towards the implementation of SEND provision plans as detailed in the current Code of
Practice particularly the planning and recording of appropriate actions and outcomes related to set targets.
• Assess students' work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching and
curricular development.
• Be familiar with statutory assessment and reporting procedures and prepare and present informative,
helpful and accurate reports to parents.
• Keep an accurate register of students for each lesson. Unexplained absences or patterns of absence
should be reported immediately in accordance with the School policy.Professional Standards and Development
• Be a role model to students through personal presentation and professional conduct.
• Arrive in class, on or before the start of the lesson, and begin and end lessons on time.
• Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable.
• Be familiar with the School and Department handbooks and support all the School's policies, e.g.
those on Health and Safety and Literacy.
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues and associate staff.
• Be involved in extra-curricular activities such as making a contribution to afterschool clubs and visits.
• Maintain a working knowledge and understanding of teachers' professional duties as set out in the
current School Teachers' Pay and Conditions document, and teachers' legal liabilities and responsibilities relating to all current legislation, including the role of the education service in protecting children.
• Liaise effectively with parent/carers and with other agencies with responsibility for students' education
and welfare.
• Be aware of the role of the Governing Body of the School and support it in performing its duties.
• Be familiar with and implement the relevant requirements of the current SEND Code of Practice, DDA
and Access to Work.
• Consider the needs of all students within lessons (and implement specialist advice) especially those
who have SEN, PP or are gifted and talented.Health and Safety
• Undergo relevant First Aid training and update health and safety courses.
• Be aware of the responsibility for personal Health, Safety and Welfare and that of others who may be
affected by your actions or inactions.Professional development:
• To contribute to the maintenance and development of the school's ethos, values and overall purpose.
• To assist with the development of a programme of CPD.
• To deliver CPD designed to meet the needs of teaching staff.
• To coach and mentor Maths team members and encourage them to engage in appropriate CPD.
• To use meetings to share good practice, cascade training and to inform team members of any
changes to national guidelines and procedures.
• To observe Maths colleagues and others as necessary, providing evaluative feedback that
encourages further development (coaching and mentoring as appropriate).

A good Honours Degree Evidence of further professional development/ Higher qualification e.g., MSc, PhD, NPQML, NPQSL, SLE Qualified Teacher Status status Experience of planning and monitoring the impact Experience of successfully developing aspects of of Teaching and Learning and interventions teaching and learning strategies Experience of raising standards of students Experience of leading on aspects of whole school strategies Experience of leadership and management, the ability to lead, motivate and support a staff team Experience of leading whole staff training Evidence of a sound knowledge of effective Experience of working in more than at least one teaching and learning strategies school and improving students' outcomes Minimum of three years teaching experience Experience of exam board marking and assessment Experience of working in more than one school Experience of A-Level teaching Professional Knowledge And Understanding Essential Desirable Excellent Maths subject knowledge across Year Proven track record of improving the practice of 7-13 other teachers An understanding of the importance of impactful Membership of professional body e.g., Chartered teaching and learning College, CSciTeach, NATE Knowledge of the range of strategies which impact on students' progress and outcomes Evidence of excellent progress in own lessons To be able to evaluate good teaching and learning in other's lessons and provide supportive and constructive feedback to secure improved staff practice and student outcomes A good understanding of the Ofsted framework. Knowledge of relevant associations and external bodies Knowledge of statutory responsibilities including safeguarding Abilities And Skills Essential Desirable Excellent teacher of Maths with consistently Understand and practise the principles of change strong demonstrable student outcomes leadership/ management Ability to use assessment data to analyse Experience of presenting to Governors and external students' progress to secure improved agencies/ Stakeholders outcomes Experience of working and leading on others beyond Ability to use comparative data to inform school your own department improvement and intervention planning Demonstrate excellent time and management skills and analyse, prioritise and meet deadlines Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a range of stakeholders, teachers; parents/carers and students Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills, ability to plan and prioritise time effectively Ability to hold others to account Ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of the wider school team Ability to use IT effectively for teaching and leadership/management tasks Personal Qualities Essential Desirable A commitment to improving student outcomes Desire for further career progression Self- motivated and seizes the initiative Clear vision and moral purpose A commitment to own professional development and that of the whole staff A positive and resilient individual with drive, integrity and a cheerful disposition Ambitious and diligent professional who can motivate and inspire others Approachable, able to listen and reflect on the needs of the stakeholders Ability to actively 'live out' our school CARE values and ethos Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people The post holder will require an enhanced DBS