Brighton Hill Community School (BHCS) is a vibrant and inclusive school of over 1,280 students, committed to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive and dynamic learning environment. We are dedicated to the personal and academic development of our students, ensuring they are well-prepared for their future endeavours. We are proud to be judged 'outstanding' in 3 of the 4 OFSTED criteria and strive for outstanding in all 4.
In the most recent academic year, BHCS students achieved outstanding results in Mathematics, outperforming national attainment across all headline measures. We are proud our students should commitment to achieve a maths attainment 8 score of 9.6 compared to 9.1 in England and a Progress 8 score in maths of 0.18 compared to -0.03 in England (source). These results reflect our commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, and our focus on providing targeted support to help all students succeed.
The Role:
We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced maths teacher, ideally with previous leadership experience to become Head of Maths here at Brighton Hill Community school. You will be part of our collaborative Middle Leadership Team that makes success inevitable for all our students. The successful candidate will provide and articulate a clear vision for the working practices of a successful team, alongside the maintenance and implementation of innovative new strategic initiatives that will continue the trend of outstanding progress and attainment in the Maths Faculty. You will be responsible for promoting an environment where teachers are effective in their work and students are motivated to learn. This role is pivotal in continuing to raise standards of academic achievement and enabling students' personal and social development.
Key Responsibilities:
• Leadership and Management: Working alongside your 'Second in Faculty' provide strategic leadership and management of the Maths Faculty, including staff appointments, delegation of responsibilities, and supervision of all staff within the team.
• Teaching and Learning: Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching, develop and review Schemes of Work, and ensure the delivery of the National Curriculum. Collaborate with a highly experienced Lead Practitioner - Maths.
• Student Progress: Track and monitor student progress, conduct student progress review meetings, and oversee the system of monitoring student progress against agreed targets.
• Staff Development: Support the continuing professional development of staff within the team and oversee the relevant sections of the school's Performance Management Process.
• Resource Management: Plan and manage the Faculty's budget, ensure the maintenance and security of all books and equipment, and forecast future needs against predicted budgets.
• Health and Safety: Ensure the Faculty's implementation of the Health and Safety policy and monitor the quality of the fabric of the rooms and community areas within the Faculty area.
Person Specification:
• Qualifications: A degree in Mathematics or a related subject and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS). An NPQ in leadership would be seen as advantageous.
• Experience: Proven experience in a leadership role within a school setting, with a track record of raising academic standards and improving student outcomes.
• Skills: Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate both staff and students.
• Attributes: A commitment to continuous professional development and a passion for teaching and learning.
Additional reasons to apply for the Head of Maths Faculty role at Brighton Hill Community School
• Exceptional support from the Senior Leadership Team.
• “The drive to continually improve the school is relentless. Leaders and governors constantly focus on their vision of ‘making success inevitable.” (Ofsted April ‘22)
• "Staff praise the work of leaders and say they are proud of the school. Staff explained that the effective professional development they receive results in continuing improvements to pupils’ learning and pastoral care.” (Ofsted ‘22)
• “Lessons are calm and focused. When asking pupils about this, one simply explained, ‘It’s how we do it here." (Ofsted ‘22)
• The quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding
Leadership and management Outstanding
“(Ofsted ‘22)
• Support to be courageous and innovative in developing your professional skills, with our bespoke and expansive CPD programme.
• Benefit from our alliance with the Teaching School and to collaborate with colleagues.
• Work within an established team who are highly resourced and have a strong sense of collaboration and support for each other as a team.
• Benefit from our accomplished delivery of the ECF programme as a local delivery provider.
• Opportunities to contribute to an extensive extra-curricular programme for students.
If you are an enthusiastic and committed teacher with the desire to make a real difference for our students, we would like to hear from you.
Please note CVs will not be accepted.
Closing Date: Friday, 21st March 2025
Safeguarding Statement:
BHCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks in line with Government safer recruitment guidelines.
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