Head of Section - Maths

Kingston College; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingston College is seeking a dedicated Section Head to oversee staff and curriculum standards in maths education. The successful candidate will ensure high-quality teaching, improve student success rates, and develop employability skills. This role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for professional development and a commitment to safeguarding and promoting welfare.

Benefits

37 days annual leave plus up to 8 additional days

5 days Wellbeing leave

Excellent pension scheme

Subsidised sports facilities

Professional development opportunities

Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree or relevant professional qualifications in an appropriate subject.
• Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
• Excellent teaching skills in GCSE or A level Maths.

Responsibilities

• Implement area business and improvement plans.
• Teach GCSE or A level Maths with oversight of functional skills maths.
• Ensure compliance with funding conditions for maths skills development.

Skills

Teaching skills in GCSE or A level Maths

Knowledge of curriculum changes

Experience in leading maths

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualifications

Teaching qualification

Job description

The School of Foundation, Intermediate Learning and Employability at Kingston College is seeking a Section Head responsible for staff and curriculum standards in the cross-college mandatory maths delivery area. The focus is on ensuring that current and future students receive a first-class experience that enables them to progress, attain qualifications at high levels, and develop lasting learning and employability skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Implement the area business and improvement plans.
2. Contribute to the College’s objectives and improvement initiatives.
3. Ensure compliance with funding conditions for maths skills development.
4. Maintain high-quality teaching standards.
5. Improve success rates and gather excellent student feedback.
6. Teach GCSE or A level Maths, with oversight of functional skills maths, GCSE maths, and A level Maths.
7. Provide a transparent, responsive, and high-quality service to the College.

Candidate Requirements

1. Degree or relevant professional qualifications in an appropriate subject.
2. Teaching qualification (or willingness to work towards).
3. Participation in recent and relevant continuous professional development.
4. Excellent teaching skills in GCSE or A level Maths, recognized as a good or better teacher.
5. Knowledge of curriculum changes and teaching strategies.
6. Experience in leading/managing maths with a track record of sustained improvements.
7. Strong vision for curriculum development and understanding of quality assurance processes.
8. Experience supporting ‘at-risk’ learners and staff development.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be eligible for salary increases based on annual cost of living reviews. The closing date for applications is 12th June 2025.

Benefits include 37 days of annual leave plus up to 8 additional days over Christmas/New Year, 5 days Wellbeing leave, an excellent pension scheme, subsidised sports facilities, professional development opportunities, and a salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

Successful candidates will undergo due diligence checks, including DBS, references, online searches, and proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

South Thames Colleges Group is an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships.

We are part of South Thames Colleges Group, one of London’s largest providers of post-16 education and training, aiming to put students’ success at the heart of everything we do.

We seek hard-working and collaborative individuals to join our team and help challenge our students to progress and achieve.

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