Head of Faculty Maths

Hurstpierpoint College; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Hurstpierpoint is seeking an innovative Head of Faculty Maths to lead Department Heads in enhancing academic outcomes. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, extensive A-Level teaching experience, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including professional development opportunities and fee remission.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits

Free dining facilities during term time

Remission of fees across the College

Extensive professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Extensive previous experience in teaching A-Level Maths and Further Maths.
• Experience in curriculum development and assessment strategies.
• Commitment to developing a culture of academic excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Heads of Departments towards achieving academic excellence.
• Ensure the best possible academic experience and outcomes for all pupils.
• Represent the faculty in a leadership capacity across the College.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Innovative mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or related field

Job description

Hurstpierpoint College would like all candidates to answer specific questions for the personal statement section. For reference, here is a preview of the questions/headings: 1. While we embrace the use of AI tools to assist you in working efficiently and making effective use of time, we ask that you do not use AI assistants during the application process. We're keen to understand your personal interest in this vacancy and for working at Hurst, and to assess your communication skills without AI assistance. It is important that answers are submitted in your own words. Applications will be screened for AI generated content. Please answer Yes below to acknowledge this statement. 2. Please provide a personal statement to support your application and highlight any other attributes, skills and experience you will bring to the role

Are you passionate about shaping the next generation of mathematicians? Do you thrive on leading a team of Department Heads towards academic excellence?

We are seeking to appoint an innovative and experienced Head of Faculty Maths. The primary role of the Head of Faculty is to lead the Heads of Departments across the faculty in realising the best possible academic experience, outcomes, and results for all pupils across the College. This role will suit a current Head of Department looking for the next step in their career, and those with ambitions to reach senior leadership positions within the next 3-5 years. The successful candidate will:

• Be innovative, proactive, organised and place the needs of the young people at the forefront of everything they do.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, or related field.
• Have extensive previous experience in teaching A-Level Maths and Further Maths.
• Be committed to developing a culture of academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Have strong leadership and communication skills, with ability to represent the faculty in a leadership capacity in all matters across the whole College.
• Be experienced in curriculum development and assessment strategies.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and benefits, including membership of The Teachers Pension Scheme.
• Free dining and refreshment facilities during term time.
• Remission of fees across the College in line with the School Fees Discount Policy.
• Extensive professional development programmes, together with career opportunities across the College and Hurst Education Trust.
• And a host of other excellent benefits.

Hurstpierpoint College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including an online presence and adverse media review, checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.