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Ark Charter Academy

Head of Department - Maths

Closing date: 04/02/2021 at 12:00

Job Start Date: September 2021

Contract/Hours: Permanent , Full-time

Key Stage: KS3/KS4

Salary Type: MPR / UPR

Salary Details: MPS/UPS + TLR 1c

Hours of Work: FTE

Location of Role: Southsea, Hampshire

Contact e-mail address: j.morris@charteracademy.org.uk

Job/Person Summary

Head of Mathematics

 

Reporting to:                    Senior Leadership Team

Location:                           Ark Charter Academy

Contract:                           Permanent

Working Pattern:              Full Time

Salary:                               MPS or UPS + TLR 1c

Start Date:                        September 2021 (would consider April 2021)

Interviews will take place as suitable applications are received and an appointment made be made prior to the closing date, so early application is encouraged.

The Role

As Head of Mathematics, you will lead, develop and manage the effective delivery of an outstanding curriculum, which enables the highest level of student progress and attainment. You will lead the professional community of Mathematics teachers and promote outstanding teaching and learning and a strong school culture within a nurturing and rigorous environment. 

Key Responsibilities

• To manage and lead the Mathematics department in terms of curriculum development, assessment and culture & ethos.
• To lead, design and implement a whole school approach to teaching Mathematics and Numeracy skills.
• Lead numeracy whole academy Teaching and Learning projects.
• Contribute to the leadership of the academy and its staff in order to achieve high standards of behaviour and attainment

Qualification Criteria

• Qualified to teach in the UK
• Degree in Mathematics or related subject

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable commitment to raising attainment of all pupils in a challenging classroom environment
• Experience of having designed, implemented and evaluated effective, imaginative and stimulating schemes of work and of leading successful enrichment programmes including establishing a high achieving department within a large school
• Experience of improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Experience leading a team and/or working to support the significant success of others, including professional development and effective management of underperformance
• Experience of interpreting complex student data to drive lesson planning and student progress
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for Mathematics
• Effective and systematic behaviour management
• Knowledge of the national secondary education system, examinations and curriculum

Application Procedure

To apply for this or any Ark Charter vacancy, please visit our website at www.charteracademy.org.uk where you will find an online application form and a range of resources to enable you to make an informed application. We very much look forward to hearing from you.