Head of Mathematics

2 weeks ago


Sussex, United Kingdom Eastbourne College Full time

The College seeks to appoint a well-qualified, inspirational Head of Mathematics to lead this thriving department from January 2025. The right person will have a marvellous opportunity to work in a stimulating environment where resources, buildings, colleagues and pupils all strengthen the process of teaching and learning.

This is a chance to be part of a highly successful school community, located by the sea in the heart of a vibrant town.

**1.Job Title**:Head of Mathematics

**2. Responsible to**: The Deputy Head (Academic)

**3. Job Summary**: To be responsible for the teaching of mathematics throughout the College. To make a personal contribution that will enable students and staff in the department to excel.

**4. Duties and Responsibilities**

**a) Academic**
- To foster interest in, and enthusiasm for mathematics and its significance in the wider world.
- To draw up schemes of work and other necessary documentation in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic) and those teaching mathematics to ensure that the Department meets deadlines for assessments, examinations and reports.
- To ensure that the Department keeps abreast of curriculum developments, and to arrange for INSET as appropriate.
- To update and renew teaching materials, resources, equipment and apparatus, and to give a lead in teaching topics to new examination specifications.
- To consult with the Senior Management Team over major decisions, particularly those affecting the Department as a whole, or its place in the curriculum.
- To administer all matters in the Department in accordance with school policy as laid down by the Senior Management Team.
- To encourage and develop extra-curricular activities in the department, involving societies, educational visits and outside speakers.

**b) Staff Management**
- To hold regular meetings for all members of the Department.
- To assist in, and advise on, the appointment of any new members of staff working within the Department.
- To be responsible for the performance management of teaching staff working in the department.
- To be responsible for the work, attendance, training and monitoring of any assistant staff working in the Department.
- To ensure equal access and opportunity for students by appraising the work and lessons of teachers within the department as part of the annual department review.

**Financial Management**
- To submit a draft budget to the Deputy Head (Academic) and to ensure that expenditure is kept within the approved budget.
- To order equipment, materials and books as appropriate, and to keep an up-to-date record of all expenditure.
- To keep an inventory of equipment and plan for future needs.

**Administration**
- To co-ordinate the recording and moderation of all pupils’ work for assessments / examinations / non-examined assessments etc. and to ensure that all the awarding body’s criteria are met.
- To supervise the setting, moderation and marking of the internal College examinations.
- To submit an annual report of the performance of the department to the Deputy Head (Academic) and Headmaster as part of the annual department review.
- To be responsible for all aspects of health & safety in the department ensuring that all risk assessments are made in accordance with College policy and national legislation.

**Pastoral**
- To promote and uphold the College’s core values both in and out of the classroom.
- To support the development of all pupils through the unspoken curriculum (the way pupils learn to treat each other and the way they are expected to behave).
- To be a tutor in a day or boarding house as directed by the Deputy Head (Pastoral)
- To act as tutor to a group of tutees as directed by the Housemaster or Housemistress (Hsm).
- To hold regular meetings with tutees to discuss academic progress and any pastoral issues.f)To discuss eRCs with tutees and comment as appropriate.
- To support the Hsm and House by attending house activities and events.
- To support tutees in their wider College lives.
- To attend chapel alongside tutees at weekly chapel services and any other school congregational events as requested by the Second Master.

**Co-curricular**
- To play an active role supporting the games and activities programme as directed by the Deputy Head (Co-curriculum).

**General**
- To represent mathematics at Heads of Departments meetings.
- To Chair regular meetings of the mathematics department.
- To attend staff meetings as requested by the Headmaster.
- To carry out any other duties associated with the role as requested by the Headmaster or Senior Management Team.

**Safeguarding**
- The post holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy Statement and staff code of conduct at all times.
- If in the course of carrying out the d


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