Director of Mathematics

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our Mathematics department as a Director of Mathematics. This is a key leadership role that requires a strong educational background, excellent teaching skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate students to achieve their full potential.

• Leadership and Management
  • Provide strategic direction and vision for the Mathematics department, ensuring that it aligns with the academy's overall goals and objectives.
  • Lead and manage a team of Mathematics teachers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure that they are equipped to deliver high-quality teaching and learning.
  • Develop and implement effective policies and procedures to ensure that the Mathematics department is well-organized and efficient.
• Teaching and Learning
  • Develop and deliver high-quality Mathematics lessons that cater to the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs.
  • Monitor and evaluate student progress, identifying areas of strength and weakness, and developing strategies to address any gaps in knowledge or understanding.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement effective teaching and learning strategies that promote student engagement and motivation.
• Curriculum Development
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive Mathematics curriculum that meets the needs of all students, including those with special educational needs.
  • Work with colleagues to develop and implement effective assessment strategies that measure student progress and achievement.
  • Stay up-to-date with developments in Mathematics education, incorporating new ideas and approaches into the curriculum.
• Communication and Collaboration
  • Communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues to ensure that everyone is informed and engaged in the Mathematics department's activities.
  • Collaborate with other departments to develop and implement effective cross-curricular initiatives that promote student learning and achievement.
  • Represent the Mathematics department at academy events and meetings, promoting the department's work and achievements.

• Qualifications and Experience
  • Hold QTS (or equivalent) and a good, relevant undergraduate degree.
  • Have a minimum of two years' teaching experience, with a proven track record of raising student achievement.
  • Have experience of leading others, ensuring high-quality performance and achievement.
  • Have successful experience of implementing monitoring, evaluation, and review processes to improve teaching and learning.
  • Have a high level of ICT skills and experience of using new technologies to raise student achievement.
  • Have recent experience of involvement in innovative curriculum development.
  • Have experience of presenting to a wide audience, including teachers, other managers, students, and parents.
  • Understand creative whole-school strategies for improving literacy and numeracy and the importance of this in raising achievement.
  • Have some successful experience of leading on cross-subject initiatives that have contributed to raising achievement.
  • Have experience of embedding innovative strategies for Assessment for Learning and Learning to Learn.
  • Have recent and relevant experience of managing and implementing change successfully at subject leader level.
  • Be willing to use coaching as a model for ensuring ongoing professional development.
• Personal Qualities
  • Be an exceptional teacher with a passion for Mathematics and a commitment to raising student achievement.
  • Have excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate others.
  • Be able to communicate effectively with students, parents, and colleagues.
  • Be able to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals.
  • Be able to stay up-to-date with developments in Mathematics education and incorporate new ideas and approaches into the curriculum.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including a Harris Allowance for teachers on MPS/UPS, a Performance and Loyalty Bonus, Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions, a Wellbeing Cash Plan, and many other benefits.

We are committed to providing ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities for our staff, including Masters and other qualifications.

We are a consistently high-performing academy with three consecutive Outstanding judgments by Ofsted, and we are proud of our reputation for excellence in education.