What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
Essential:
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/carers.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.
Capability to lead and manage a team effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to reflect on andimprove teaching practice.
Desirable:
Ability to contribute to whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular collaboration.
Experience in developing enrichment opportunities, such as competitions, clubs, or trips.
Attributes
Essential:
Enthusiasm for Mathematics and a commitment to promoting a love for the subject.
High expectations of students and a commitment to their academic and personaldevelopment.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Commitment to upholding the school’s Catholic ethos and contributing to the wider schoolcommunity.
Qualifications
Essential:
Mathematics-related degree with excellent subject knowledge.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or a related field.
Further professional development or leadership training in education.
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience teaching Mathematics across a range of abilities and key stages.
Experience in leading, managing, or supporting a team within a department.
Use of ICT to support teaching, learning, and administration.
Desirable:
Experience teaching Further Mathematics.
Experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to students with diverse needs.
Experience in a leadership role, managing staff and curriculum development.
Knowledge
Essential:
Secure understanding of high-quality teaching and pedagogy in Mathematics.
Awareness of curriculum developments and assessment strategies in Mathematics.
Understanding of how to promote high expectations and achievement among students.
Knowledge of effective strategies for supporting student progress and engagement.
Desirable:
A track record of students making strong academic progress.
Understanding of current educational policies and their impact on Mathematics teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Please refer to the candidate information pack to find out what our school can offer. Please visit the 'Job Vacancies' page on our school website at
Further details about the role
We are seeking an outstanding and dynamic Head of Mathematics to lead our high-achievingdepartment. The successful candidate will be a motivated educator with excellent subjectknowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to driving high standards of teaching andlearning. They will inspire a love of Mathematics in all students, while nurturing and supportingthem to achieve their full potential in their mathematical studies.As Head of Mathematics, you will be responsible for curriculum leadership, staff development,and student progress, ensuring that all learners achieve their full potential. You will lead byexample as an excellent classroom practitioner and foster a collaborative and high-performingteam.
For full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role, please refer to the Role of Headof Department document on our school website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safer Recruitment Statement The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to the commencement of this post. Diversity in our school We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming school and aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, currently under-represented in the workforce.