Mathematics Head of Department - Full-time

Recruiter
NEW LINE LEARNING ACADEMY
Location
Maidstone
Salary
Competitive
Posted
26 Apr 2017
Closes
07 May 2017
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary: Main / Upper Pay Scale + TLR 2A

Start: September 2017 or sooner

Future Schools Trust is a visionary organisation comprised of two secondary academies, a nursery school and a primary school. Occupying state-of-the-art facilities our objective is to secure the very best educational opportunities for the young people we serve. We pride ourselves in being innovative in changing the face of education.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, committed Deputy Head of Maths with effect from September 2017 or sooner, to support in the leadership and development the Maths team at NLL. We value positive working relationships with both fellow colleagues and students and seek an individual who will support this ethos. If you have a track record of securing excellent outcomes for students, and the right blend of leadership, management and interpersonal skills to be able to motivate students and staff, then we look forward to hearing from you.

Maths is a core subject and as such is very much at the heart of our curriculum. We contribute to the delivery of the subject at post-16 as part of the federated sixth form across Future Schools Trust. The Department is located in a suite of rooms in close proximity to each other.

The successful candidate will lead the drive for continuous improvement and lead on further developing numeracy across the curriculum. This post will also require you to liaise with the Trust primary school on site to develop a Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3 transition programme.

Main responsibilities of the role will include:


Developing and implementing policies and practices for the Maths Department.
Monitoring the progress made in achieving subject plans and targets and evaluating the impact on teaching and learning.
Assisting and developing the Maths team to enhance performance and share good practice.
Liaising with other Departments in order to encourage cross curricular co-operation with a focus on developing numeracy skills across the school.
Ensuring that the quality of students' work is frequently assessed, and monitor standards and professional practice across the Department.
Working with the AHT: Standards and Outcomes to ensure that data is effectively analysed and purposeful intervention strategies are established.


We can offer you:


Continuing professional development and support.
Access to the very best ICT resources.
Teaching in a new build environment.
An innovative and exciting place to work.
The support of a Trust that currently runs two secondary schools, a studio school and a primary school.
An onsite Nursery for children aged 3 months to 5 years.


Only applications submitted by the school application process will be considered, we are unable to accept CVs.

Future Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed. Appointment is subject to

Closing Date: 10/05/2017 at 12:00

Interviews: TBC

Information about the school

Enthusiasm, vision and buy-in are all key attributes for staff at Future Schools Trust, and in return we look to provide an environment which excels at engaging young people, providing unique opportunities for the delivery of a 21st century education and celebrating the success of all of our young people. We actively seek to encourage training and development and have a great track record of nurturing talent within our staff group, ensuring that everyone has the skills required to be highly effective, and beyond that, to assist us in pioneering our learning delivery for the future.

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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