Assistant Head of Mathematics

2 months ago


Durham, United Kingdom Hermitage Academy Full time

Hermitage Academy are seeking to appoint an inspiring and highly motivated Assistant Head of Mathematics from September 2023 to join our team.

This appointment will be based in Hermitage Academy where we have an exciting opportunity for you to join a school that has undergone real change and is on a strong, upward trajectory.

This is an exciting post that will offer you the chance to work with the Head of Mathematics in leading a large department. We are looking for a colleague who is a strong practitioner and who is able to work and lead a team, someone who is creative and able to plan and implement effective strategies to support learning. You will play a significant role in raising standards.

We are committed to providing the very best environment for professional growth, believing that this is key to fostering an innovative, progressive and most importantly, a kind and compassionate school. Each member of the mathematics team plays a part towards moving our vision forwards - ensuring that every child experiences excellence every day.

Hermitage Academy is a mixed 11-16 comprehensive school with a rapidly growing sixth form (where mathematics A-Level is popular choice) and over 1000 students from Chester-le-Street and the surrounding areas.

Our primary aim is for each young person to be both courageous and caring, resilient and determined as they strive for excellence

**We are committed to**:

- the pursuit of excellence in all that we do;
- a broad education designed to enable every young person to achieve their full potential and make the most of their talents;
- a calm, purposeful atmosphere where young people are cared for and able to learn with confidence;
- a healthy, happy, disciplined and supportive environment which promotes an independent work ethic and a love of learning;
- engendering respect for individuality and difference so that all will feel secure and equally valued;
- a nurturing sense of social responsibility, spiritual and personal development;
- fostering integrity, confidence, resilience, creativity, good manners and sensitivity to the needs of others.

***- relevant training and experience of successful teaching and learning, and the ability to deliver outstanding teaching experiences;
- the drive needed to lead a strong teaching team and deliver an excellent mathematical education to all of our students;
- a proven record of leading mathematics teams and achieving strong outcomes;
- high expectations and standards in achievement and behaviour;
- a firm belief and strong commitment to children accessing an inclusive education;
- a clear understanding of how children are motivated and learn effectively;
- a creative approach to encourage children to take ownership of their own learning;
- energy, commitment, enthusiasm and initiative - passion and drive;
- the ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team within the mathematics department in the school and across the trust;

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