We seek an engaging and creative Head of Maths with the enthusiasm and ability to bring excellent progress and enjoyment to their students’ learning. This role, which is available from September 2025, would equally suit an experienced practitioner or an ambitious candidate looking to take their first step into a management role.
This role is full time and permanent. In lieu of teaching on Saturday, full time members of staff have a half day during the week; this is arranged in discussion with the Headmaster.
Precise salary dependent on qualifications and experience. Staff are invited to join the school’s private pension scheme. Staff receive a generous fee remission for any of their children attending the school.
An important element of this role is preparing pupils for Common Entrance at 13+ and for scholarships to senior schools. Applicants should have a keen interest in helping provide the highest standards of pastoral care for our pupils, including building good relations with their parents through effective communication.
The Head of Maths will:
• promote enthusiastic learning through engaging and creative teaching that aims to inspire the children;
• set a first rate example to all pupils;
• promote the aims, values and ethos of the school, including the upholding of excellent manners;
• teach the pupils in your care according to their individual educational needs, thus incorporating differentiation and, where appropriate, Assessment for Learning;
• carry out the normal duties of all teachers as set out in the Staff Handbook and as directed by the Headmaster;
• ensure personal understanding and implementation of the school’s policies;
• thus, to take responsibility for teaching and marking work in accordance with school and/or departmental policies;
• ensure all Health and Safety obligations are adhered to;
• maintain ongoing professional practice such as would ensure the best progress for pupils and successful ISI inspections when they occur;
• perform any other duties as may be reasonably expected by the Headmaster ;
• oversee the use and storage of teaching materials;
• engage positively with the school’s Professional Development and Review Programme;
• attend occasional whole-school events such as prize givings and sports day (one Saturday a year in June) at the request of the Headmaster;
• at all times, exercise responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/he comes into contact in a manner compliant with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare or children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead.
The post
Specific responsibilities:
• ensure lessons are well planned with clear aims and objectives;
• ensure each pupil’s programme of Maths learning is tailored to their needs and ongoing progress;
• encourage pupils to be actively involved in the learning process and in reviewing their own performance;
• prepare pupils for the relevant examinations, ensuring excellent curriculum knowledge;
• ensure excellent liaison with parents;
• keep careful records of students’ progress, in line with school and departmental policies;
• bring any queries/concerns involving children to the weekly staff meeting;
• champion pupils’ needs, including through effective liaison with a wide variety of colleagues, including form tutors, boarding staff, medical staff and the Learning Support department;
• where relevant, liaise effectively with the Head of EAL;
• take part in regular school InSET and individual professional training as arranged by the Senior Management Team;
• prepare the department’s budget and development plan, liaising with the bursar and Headmaster as appropriate;
• prepare the department for inspection;
• attend Heads of Department meetings and maintain a Head of Department file;
• organise department off-timetable days e.g. competitions and maths events;
Applicants must have a good honours degree and experience of teaching maths in the 11-13 age range;
• the ability to coach games is desirable and it is expected that all members of staff are involved in the extra-curricular life of the school, including boarding;
• have a good sense of humour, being compassionate and the ability to feel part of a larger family are essential;
• a well developed sense of responsibility and self motivation is a must.
The post begins from InSET preceding the term in which the candidate starts. The closing date for completed applications is 9 am on Friday 25th April with interviews taking place week commencing Monday 28th April.