Head of Maths

  • Organisation: The Grange School
  • Location: Cheshire
  • Salary info Competitive dependent on experience including membership to the Teacher Pension Scheme
  • Tenure: Full-time / Term Time
  • Closing Date: Wednesday 26 February 2025

The Grange School is seeking to recruit a Head of Mathematics on a full time, permanent basis. The Mathematics Department is one of the largest departments at The Grange School consisting on one full-time Head of Department and nine teachers.

Our Senior School Mathematics course leads to the Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics examinations at the end of Year 11, all pupils being entered at the higher Level. Approximately 20 pupils each year also take the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are very popular subjects in the Sixth Form, with typically around 50% of our students choosing to study mathematics beyond IGCSE.

As Head of Department:

leads and manages the process of annual Departmental Self Review (DSR) which includes, though not exhaustively, the following:

formation of an annual Department Development Plan in cooperation with departmental colleagues, which includes an evaluation of public examination results using the Data Pack;

formal discussion with the SLT link on at least two occasions each academic year to review/plan progress;

regular review of the DDP, examination results and other data available within the department and implementation of actions as necessary;

regular lesson observations of colleagues to support the development of their teaching and pupil learning;

ensuring that baseline data is being used to monitor, and where possible improve, performance of the department and the pupils within it;

completing an annual evaluation of progress to plan;

should ensure the efficient running of the department, including the meeting of deadlines for DSR, exam entries and annual requisitions;

is responsible for the appraisal, professional welfare, training and development of members of the department; for the induction of new staff into the department; and for supporting the Deputy Heads in the mentoring of newly qualified teachers;

is responsible for their own development as a leader and manager, undertaking appropriate appraisal, training and development to both ends;

must keep up to date with educational developments and changes within their subject area(s);

should ensure that members of their department adhere to the criteria as set out in the Departmental Handbook with particular regard to the setting and marking of work and reporting procedures;

should bring to the attention of their SLT Line Manager any difficulties which arise within the department;

should hold regular departmental meetings, formal and informal, to discuss departmental matters and to ensure that the department works as a team; minutes of these meetings to be sent to the SLT Line Manager, the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Head;

must attend Academic Forum, as arranged by the Deputy Head (Academic);

is responsible for drawing up and annual updating of syllabuses and schemes of work; departmental hand-outs for Open Morning; the Departmental Handbook; GCSE Options Brochure; Sixth Form Prospectus; displays and the general appearance of the department;

is responsible for the selection of text books and teaching materials, and the methods of teaching used by members of the department;

is accountable for all budgeting within the department;

is responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety Policies within their areas;

is responsible for the furniture and fabric within their departments;

must attend both Sixth Form Registration Day (held prior to the beginning of the autumn term), Sixth Form Taster Day (usually held shortly after spring half-term) and Sixth Form Open Evening;

is to provide the Deputy Head (Academic) with timetable allocations of departmental staff and decide rooming timetables as required;

should, where necessary set work for an absent member of the department if he/she is unable to do so;

should share in the appointment processes of new staff to the department;

should co-operate with other departments in cross-curricular activities as appropriate;

must ensure that pupils are entered for public examinations in liaison with the Examinations Office;

In addition, all staff will be expected to carry out any other duties that the Head may, from time to time, reasonably request. Furthermore, Heads of Department may have particular tasks relating to the areas they manage; it is the responsibility of the Head and/or Deputy Head (Academic) to clarify these.

Teaching Responsibilities

planning and thoroughly preparing courses and lessons;

establishing and preserving a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom;

teaching all pupils assigned and regularly setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils;

maintaining knowledge of those assigned pupils on SEND register and putting into practice strategies suggested by the SEND Coordinator.

assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of all pupils, according to the school’s policy and schedule;

preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for the purpose of such examinations;

ensuring appropriate differentiation in work set;

promoting independent learning;

assisting individual pupils to maximize their potential;

in each case, having regard for the curriculum of the school.

Pastoral Responsibilities

promoting the general purpose and well-being of the pupils assigned to them;

providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social, moral and spiritual matters;

participating in meetings of staff and parents to discuss pupil’s progress as required, including Parents’ Evening of all pupils taught;

acting as a Form Teacher when required to do so.

Professional Responsibilities and Duties

maintaining good order and discipline;

safeguarding the pupils’ welfare and safety at all times, both on school premises and elsewhere, while under supervised school activities;

having due regard for the health and safety of all members of the school community, and following the school health and safety policy;

exercising responsibility for preventing damage to property and for looking after teaching rooms;

supervising and, if practicable, teaching other pupils whose teacher is absent;

participating in organisational, administrative and supervisory tasks, such as staff duties;

attending Morning Assembly;

invigilating internal examinations;

making teaching areas attractive by providing display material;

advising and co-operating with the Head and other teachers on the development of the school;

participating in arrangements for their further training and professional development;

helping to train student teachers who have been accepted by the school for training;

attending and helping at public events; in particular, attendance at Prizegiving, Open Morning (usually the last Saturday in September) and Entrance Examination (usually the first Saturday in February) is compulsory. All teachers are encouraged to attend and support those school events that involve pupils for whom they have pastoral responsibility;

giving a good impression of the School when in discussion, inside or outside the school, with individuals and outside agencies.

Enrichment Responsibilities

participation in the extra-curricular programme;

participation in the activities of the assigned House (and its section), as directed by the House Leader, including attendance at House meetings.

For further details please see our Job pack.

The Grange School is seeking to recruit a Head of Mathematics on a full time, permanent basis. The Mathematics Department is one of the largest departments at The Grange School consisting on one full-time Head of Department and nine teachers.


Description

Our Senior School Mathematics course leads to the Edexcel International GCSE Mathematics examinations at the end of Year 11, all pupils being entered at the higher Level. Approximately 20 pupils each year also take the AQA Level 2 Certificate in Further Mathematics. Mathematics and Further Mathematics are very popular subjects in the Sixth Form, with typically around 50% of our students choosing to study mathematics beyond IGCSE.

As Head of Department:

leads and manages the process of annual Departmental Self Review (DSR) which includes, though not exhaustively, the following:

formation of an annual Department Development Plan in cooperation with departmental colleagues, which includes an evaluation of public examination results using the Data Pack;

formal discussion with the SLT link on at least two occasions each academic year to review/plan progress;

regular review of the DDP, examination results and other data available within the department and implementation of actions as necessary;

regular lesson observations of colleagues to support the development of their teaching and pupil learning;

ensuring that baseline data is being used to monitor, and where possible improve, performance of the department and the pupils within it;

completing an annual evaluation of progress to plan;

should ensure the efficient running of the department, including the meeting of deadlines for DSR, exam entries and annual requisitions;

is responsible for the appraisal, professional welfare, training and development of members of the department; for the induction of new staff into the department; and for supporting the Deputy Heads in the mentoring of newly qualified teachers;

is responsible for their own development as a leader and manager, undertaking appropriate appraisal, training and development to both ends;

must keep up to date with educational developments and changes within their subject area(s);

should ensure that members of their department adhere to the criteria as set out in the Departmental Handbook with particular regard to the setting and marking of work and reporting procedures;

should bring to the attention of their SLT Line Manager any difficulties which arise within the department;

should hold regular departmental meetings, formal and informal, to discuss departmental matters and to ensure that the department works as a team; minutes of these meetings to be sent to the SLT Line Manager, the Deputy Head (Academic) and the Head;

must attend Academic Forum, as arranged by the Deputy Head (Academic);

is responsible for drawing up and annual updating of syllabuses and schemes of work; departmental hand-outs for Open Morning; the Departmental Handbook; GCSE Options Brochure; Sixth Form Prospectus; displays and the general appearance of the department;

is responsible for the selection of text books and teaching materials, and the methods of teaching used by members of the department;

is accountable for all budgeting within the department;

is responsible for the implementation of Health and Safety Policies within their areas;

is responsible for the furniture and fabric within their departments;

must attend both Sixth Form Registration Day (held prior to the beginning of the autumn term), Sixth Form Taster Day (usually held shortly after spring half-term) and Sixth Form Open Evening;

is to provide the Deputy Head (Academic) with timetable allocations of departmental staff and decide rooming timetables as required;

should, where necessary set work for an absent member of the department if he/she is unable to do so;

should share in the appointment processes of new staff to the department;

should co-operate with other departments in cross-curricular activities as appropriate;

must ensure that pupils are entered for public examinations in liaison with the Examinations Office;

In addition, all staff will be expected to carry out any other duties that the Head may, from time to time, reasonably request. Furthermore, Heads of Department may have particular tasks relating to the areas they manage; it is the responsibility of the Head and/or Deputy Head (Academic) to clarify these.

Teaching Responsibilities

planning and thoroughly preparing courses and lessons;

establishing and preserving a positive atmosphere for learning within the classroom;

teaching all pupils assigned and regularly setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils;

maintaining knowledge of those assigned pupils on SEND register and putting into practice strategies suggested by the SEND Coordinator.

assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of all pupils, according to the school’s policy and schedule;

preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for the purpose of such examinations;

ensuring appropriate differentiation in work set;

promoting independent learning;

assisting individual pupils to maximize their potential;

in each case, having regard for the curriculum of the school.

Pastoral Responsibilities

promoting the general purpose and well-being of the pupils assigned to them;

providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational, social, moral and spiritual matters;

participating in meetings of staff and parents to discuss pupil’s progress as required, including Parents’ Evening of all pupils taught;

acting as a Form Teacher when required to do so.

Professional Responsibilities and Duties

maintaining good order and discipline;

safeguarding the pupils’ welfare and safety at all times, both on school premises and elsewhere, while under supervised school activities;

having due regard for the health and safety of all members of the school community, and following the school health and safety policy;

exercising responsibility for preventing damage to property and for looking after teaching rooms;

supervising and, if practicable, teaching other pupils whose teacher is absent;

participating in organisational, administrative and supervisory tasks, such as staff duties;

attending Morning Assembly;

invigilating internal examinations;

making teaching areas attractive by providing display material;

advising and co-operating with the Head and other teachers on the development of the school;

participating in arrangements for their further training and professional development;

helping to train student teachers who have been accepted by the school for training;

attending and helping at public events; in particular, attendance at Prizegiving, Open Morning (usually the last Saturday in September) and Entrance Examination (usually the first Saturday in February) is compulsory. All teachers are encouraged to attend and support those school events that involve pupils for whom they have pastoral responsibility;

giving a good impression of the School when in discussion, inside or outside the school, with individuals and outside agencies.

Enrichment Responsibilities

participation in the extra-curricular programme;

participation in the activities of the assigned House (and its section), as directed by the House Leader, including attendance at House meetings.

For further details please see our Job pack.


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