Head of Department Maths

Teaching Vacancies; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Sunderland is searching for a Head of Maths to lead and improve the department's performance. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving student outcomes and managing a team of teachers. With a focus on excellence in teaching, this role offers opportunities for professional development and progression within the school's network. Benefits include free flu vaccinations and onsite parking, in a supportive environment committed to safeguarding children.

Benefits

Free flu vaccinations

Free onsite parking

Professional development programs

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a department and supporting staff.
• Strong commitment to improving student outcomes.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Maths department and improve teaching quality.
• Accountable for overall student outcomes in Maths.
• Line manage two teachers and a tutor.

Skills

Experience in teaching across various age groups

Ability to use diverse teaching styles

Leadership and management experience

Job description

What skills and experience we're looking for

Red House Academy are seeking to appoint a Head of Maths (September start), who will lead the department and drive our students and young people to achieve the best possible outcomes.

As Head of Department you will be accountable for the quality of teaching and learning as well as overall student outcomes within Maths. You will be required to present information and report to the senior leadership team, parents and Academy Council members as and when requested.

You will work closely with the relevant teachers within the Maths department to identify relevant department improvement issues, define and agree appropriate improvement targets and evaluate the impact of these on the quality of teaching and learning.

Within the department you will line manage two classroom teachers, the second in department and a one-to-one tutor.

The successful candidate will have experience of teaching across a range of age and ability using a variety of teaching styles and approaches.

What the school offers its staff

• The opportunity to work and progress across the family of schools, should you wish in the future;
• The chance to apply for leadership roles in the Deeps structure taking on a whole school leadership project;
• The support and expertise of Director of Subjects.
• A full and detailed programme of support and development for all;
• A further comprehensive programme of professional development, including leadership, provided through the NET Staff College.

Employee benefits

• Free flu vaccinations
• Free onsite parking

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification, Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching, right to work, satisfactory references, suitability to work with children. You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.