Head of Maths

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Maths degree or equivalent academic qualification

• Strong subject knowledge and a passion for maths
• Ability to plan and deliver high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Effective classroom management skills
• Competence in using data to track and improve student progress
• High expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour
• Experience of marking for examination boards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Working with children across the age and ability range appropriate to the role

• Previous experience teaching Maths in a school setting.

• Recognises the contribution and achievement of colleagues

• Keeps colleagues, stakeholders and/or customers informed of progress

• Supports and cooperates with colleagues

• Expresses disagreement or challenges views calmly, constructively and tactfully

• Treats others fairly, openly and consistently

• Maintains confidentiality and discretion

• Able to make connection between their work and the benefits to pupils

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritise and manage workload while maintaining a flexible response to urgent requests

• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with staff and stakeholders at all levels

• Organised and good attention to detail

• High expectations of self

• The ability to act on advice and be open to coaching

• A commitment to extra-curricular activities

• A continued interest in developments in teaching and learning

• The ability to motivate others

• The ability to establish effective working relationships with individuals, groups and organisations

• The ability to remain calm and diffuse situations

• The demonstration of a concern for excellence in one’s professional work and achievement of pupils

• A commitment to supporting the school’s aims, vision and ethos