Head of Maths

We are looking for a Head of Maths. This is an exciting opportunity to join Henley Bank High School and become an integral member of the team.

Greenshaw Learning Trust is a highly successful multi academy trust that provides excellent quality, comprehensive, non-selective and inclusive education through primary schools and secondary schools. Our schools are based in London, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire and South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Plymouth. We also have three shared service hubs with remote / hybrid working opportunities where appropriate. We are building a family of like-minded schools, that collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other, whilst retaining and developing their own distinctive character. We thrive from collaboration at every level. We encourage a culture of sharing ideas and learning from one another. As a Trust of schools, we are ‘Always Learning’.

Overview:

The Maths team is made up of a team of experienced Maths Teachers who are passionate about Maths both in the classroom and beyond. A heavy focus on CPD and constant development is a key feature of our school as a whole but especially within the Maths team.

We offer Further Maths to some of our Year 11 students and we are about to start offering A Level Maths in September 2024.

The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not restrictive and the post holder may be required to undertake any other duties that may be required from time to time. Any such duties should not however substantially change the general character of the post.

Job Purpose:

• Undertake the following responsibilities as a teacher with a particular teaching and learning responsibility as Head of Department, being accountable for both staff and student development and performance with regard to that responsibility

• To contribute to the well-being and development of the school including the supervision of students and the guidance of teachers

• To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for students and to support a designated curriculum areas as appropriate

• To be passionate about their subject area

• To show enthusiasm and have the experience of leading initiatives within the department

• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a Teacher/Tutor

• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential

• To contribute to raising standards of student attainment

• To share and support the school’s responsibility to provide and monitor opportunities for personal and academic growth

• Present regularly to SLT on their findings and next steps for their remit

What’s in it for you:

• Professional development and career progression

• Generous pension scheme

• An Employee Assistance Programme

• Gym Discounts

• Free eye tests

• Cycle to work scheme

• Green car scheme

• Being part of a great team and expanding organisation