Head of Mathematics

3 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Teacheroo Full time

The Role
George Watson’s College wishes to appoint a permanent Head of Mathematics in the Senior School. The post represents a rare opportunity for an outstanding practitioner to make a high profile contribution to the success of one of Scotland’s leading schools.

**APPLICATION PROCESS**

If you require more information about the School, please visit our school website.

Closing date: 11:59pm on Sunday 3 December 2023

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Tuesday 12 December 2023

Main Responsibilities
The person appointed will:

- Lead, develop and monitor the effectiveness of the Mathematics curriculum in the Senior School, liaising with other Heads of Department as necessary to achieve common objectives
- Act as Line Manager to other members of the Mathematics department, promoting good practice and high standards and intervening where necessary to provide support to colleagues
- Ensure that trainee teachers in the Department are supported appropriately
- Act as Line Manager to the support staff allocated to support the work of the Mathematics Department
- Ensure that all teaching and learning in Mathematics is effective and that all pupils are being properly prepared for public examinations where appropriate
- Contribute to professional discussions with senior staff and others to contribute to the development of the policies and practice of the school
- Review the performance of the Mathematics department on an annual basis, using performance data and other evidence as appropriate
- Prepare an annual bid for curriculum and other funding and exercise proper control over the departmental budget as allocated
- Liaise with the Head of Additional Support for Learning (ASL) to ensure that the learning of pupils in Mathematics is supported by ASL and that the work of the Department is tailored to meet the needs of our pupils
- Liaise with fellow Heads of Department - particularly the sciences, Computing and the Design, Technology and Engineering departments - to ensure that our approach to developing literacy is shared between colleagues and embedded and developed in pupils
- Liaise with the Head of Additional Support for Learning and with the Heads of Guidance
- Liaise with Heads of Year to ensure that the appropriate targeted support or arrangements to support the wellbeing of individuals is provided in the Department
- Contribute to enrichment provision of the Senior School by developing and implementing opportunities for pupils both in lesson time and at other times

For full details of the main responsibilities, please refer to the job description

The person appointed will:

- be a trained and qualified graduate teacher of Mathematics eligible for registration with the General Teaching Council for Scotland
- be an outstanding and confident teacher of Mathematics who is able to demonstrate the very highest standards of teaching Mathematics in secondary schools
- be flexible and imaginative in developing new ideas and resources, as well as adapting to curriculum changes and strategic priorities
- have excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills and be able to work with colleagues from different disciplines and across both Junior and Senior Schools, as well as partners from the wider community
- have the strong organisational skills necessary to lead a successful department in a high profile school

About the school/organisation
George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6.

We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.

Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.

Preschool, junior and senior pupils all learn and play on the same 52-acre campus, where our sports facilities, music school, art department, technology building and drama studios are within walking distance.

We offer our pupils one of the widest extra-curricular programmes you will find anywhere, plus the opportunity to travel internationally during their time with us, and a broad range of learning experiences outside the classroom.

Digital technology supports and enhances learning, with every pupil encouraged to use their device where it adds real value to developing skills and critical thinking.

Our school has an enviable reputation for the breadth of opportunities pupils have to get active, with around 25 different sports available to both girls and boys. Participation, excellence, professionalism and equality are the four cornerstones of our physical education and sport department here at Watson's.

When it comes to music and drama, our pupils are given the opportunity to c

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