Head of Mathematics

What skills and experience we're looking for

Qualifications

• A good honours degree
• Qualified teacher (QTS)
• A commitment to on-going professional development with evidence of further study or professional training

Knowledge and Experience

• Successful teaching of Mathematics to A Level
• Evidence of adding value to current students
• Knowledge of current educational developments in subject and implications
• Good understanding of how students learn and how to raise standards of achievement
• Evidence of active involvement in own professional development
• Experience of using data systems such as SISRA/4Matrix/ALPS

Leadership and Management

• Ability to contribute to the recognition and effective use of the talents of the teaching team
• Effective management of student behaviour within the department
• Ability to take difficult decisions and convey outcomes clearly and sensitively
• Ability to foster an open, fair and equitable culture within the department

Skills and Abilities

• Able to communicate well, both in writing and orally
• Excellent organisational skills
• Good ICT skills and be able to use them in own teaching
• Able to manage time effectively and work to deadlines
• An excellent classroom practitioner
• Ability to work alongside other leaders to achieve a shared vision

Personal Qualities

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people
• Excellent record of attendance and punctuality
• Ability to work well within a team
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• The ability to motivate others
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated and hardworking
• Creative
• Sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

There are many other benefits on offer at Presdales School. We want to help support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Health and Wellbeing (gym, swimming pool, free flu immunisations, cycle to work scheme, free yoga, free CrossFit)
• Rewards, recognition and fun (staff fund for wellbeing events, long service awards, social events, weekly staff quiz, staff conference)
• Life made easier (tea and coffee, deliveries, leave period 6 if you do not have lessons and are not needed for cover, one paid occasional day per year, staff laptop)
• Professional Development (NPQ support, regular inset, low stakes learning triangles, Aspiring Middle, Pastoral and Senior leader programs)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.