Head of Maths

Beths Grammar School is a large multi-cultural school on the borders between London and Kent serving a wide range of vibrant and exciting communities. We specialise in boys' education in the main school and have a large, co-educational 6th form.

The Mathematics department consists of fourteen teachers, including three Key Stage Coordinators as well as a Numeracy Lead. The Mathematics staff regularly stretch and challenge pupils at every opportunity. This includes a research-informed approach to KS3 pedagogy in our implementation of a Singaporean-styled Curriculum. As well as embedding GCSE Further Mathematics into the KS4 Curriculum for more than 50 students and offering GCSE Statistics.

A Level Mathematics is the most popular subject in the Sixth Form, with over 200 pupils taking the course. We encourage a high uptake of A Level Further Mathematics, as such numbers have grown beyond 20 in the previous two years. The Maths department prides itself on their ability to support with University entrance examinations such as TMUA and STEP, as a result students secure several Oxbridge offers for STEM pathways.

The focus of the role is to lead and develop all aspects of the Mathematics department providing expertise and strategic direction for all key stages. We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Head of Maths up to A Level, who is looking to join a large, outstanding and dedicated team for September 2024.

Job Description:

Curriculum

• Plan and prepare lessons in line with departmental Schemes of Work, using appropriate teaching methods and resources.

• Strategic oversight of choice of specification to be followed by teachers within the department and ensuring that the specification chosen is appropriate for any public examination for which the students are to be entered

• Set Homework as per the Homework timetable.

• Mark and monitor student’s class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, and setting targets for student’s progress.

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work and departmental policies.

Students

• Set high expectations for students’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline and appearance.

• Undertake students’ supervisory duties and cover for absent colleagues in line with school procedures.

• Operate the school and Department’s Discipline Support and Rewards Policy.

• Organise and where appropriate run Oxbridge sessions

• Assess and record each students’ progress, including through observation, questioning, testing and marking.

• Make every reasonable effort to ensure delivery of the school’s Home School Agreement.

• Undertake Form Tutor responsibilities as set out the in the Staff Handbook.

• Ensure discussion of student progress as a regular feature of departmental meetings; Have a strategy in place for raising attainment in all three key stages; Oversee the calibre and consistency of report writing, assessments and grade predictions across the department

Monitoring

• Understand and use national, local and school data to set clear targets for student’s achievement.

• Contribute to Department monitoring of the assessment of students. 

Communication

• Contribute to meetings and discussions about teaching methods, Schemes of Work and Departmental Policies.

• Keep Form Tutors, and Heads of Year informed about student progress.

• Meeting periodically with members of the SLT to review departmental development plans and examination results

External Communication

• Maintain familiarity with statutory assessment and reporting requirements and know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.

• Attend Parents Evening and Academic Tutoring when necessary. 

Staffing 

• Convening regular departmental meetings, with all staff in the department, including opportunities for all to share best practice and contribute to department CPD.

• Review own professional development and identify training needs.

• Take part in the Performance Management arrangements

• Meeting key stage co-ordinators regularly and setting priorities

• Observing lessons of members of the department and of other teaching staff as required, in line with the School’s policies on lesson observations

• Assisting the Headteacher, as required, in the recruitment of members of staff

• Liaising with senior management if there are concerns about the performance of any member of the department

Budgets/Resources

• Follow agreed safety procedures for the department

• Developing and maintaining the bank of department teaching resources ensuring that everyone has access to high quality materials

• Keep departmental areas tidy and have effective displays.

• Submitting and managing the departmental budget.

Other Specified Responsibilities

• As a senior member of staff, having a general duty to contribute to the academic management of the school, including attending meetings organised by the Headteacher or other senior members of staff for this purpose

• To undertake any duties as may reasonably be required by the Headteacher 

Salary – Head of Maths.

The post is offered on the Leadership pay scale L8-12 £59,826-£65,628.

Why Join the Beths Community

• All staff receive their own laptop

• CPD programme for staff development

• 24/7 Employee Wellbeing Support Programmer (free & confidential)

• Teacher’s Pension Scheme

• Cycle to work scheme

• Free parking onsite

• Use of School gym

• Staff social events

Appointment Process Applications should reach the school by 9am Friday 10th May 2024.

We prefer electronic submissions and application forms can be found on TES or on the school website, no CVs please.

Our website and school films will give you a flavour of the vibrant and exciting environment we work in. We intend to interview week commencing 13th May 2024.

Please note that we reserve the right to close any advert before the advertised closing date should a sufficient response have been received. Therefore, please ensure that you complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. A programme of activities for the interview process will be sent separately to those selected for interview.