Norton College is seeking an experienced, driven Head of Maths to join our Senior Leadership Team. This unique opportunity is for a passionate leader who believes in the power of education to transform lives and wants to make a lasting difference for young people with complex needs.
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic vision for Maths across Key Stage 4, driving excellence in teaching, learning, and outcomes.
* Model outstanding practice, inspire your team, and ensure Maths meets individual needs while maintaining high expectations.
* Develop, quality‑assure the KS4 Maths curriculum, ensuring it is ambitious, coherent, and tailored to SEN learners.
* Plan, deliver, and evaluate high‑quality lessons for individuals and small groups, aligned with national expectations and EHCP targets.
* Coordinate teaching, assessment, and tracking across key stages, using data and benchmarks to drive improvement.
* Lead, coach, and develop Maths teachers, LSAs, and support staff while promoting high standards of teaching, learning, and professional conduct.
* Model creative, practical, and multi‑sensory approaches to Maths learning.
* Lead subject‑specific training and contribute to whole‑school CPD.
* Support the welfare and holistic development of KS4 pupils, ensuring EHCP outcomes are met and attending EHCP reviews and multi‑agency meetings.
* Maintain accurate records, safeguarding compliance, and contribute to a safe, positive, and well‑organised learning environment.
* Oversee resources, planning, and curriculum documentation for the Maths department.
* Contribute to whole‑school supervision duties, briefings, and debriefs.
Qualifications
* Degree‑level qualification.
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
* Proven experience teaching within an education setting.
* Strong understanding of SEN practice, legislation, and frameworks.
* Knowledge of national curriculum requirements in Maths.
Desirable
* Experience teaching learners with complex needs, SEMH, or neurodiversity.
* Experience leading a subject or contributing to curriculum development.
Benefits
* Life Assurance.
* Pension scheme with options to increase your contributions.
* Wellbeing support services and physical health checks.
* Flexible benefits platform offering health, wellbeing, and insurance benefits.
* Cycle to Work and Electric Car Purchase Schemes.
* Critical illness cover and enhanced maternity, paternity leave, and fertility treatment support.
Norton College is a specialist independent provider that supports young people aged 11‑19 with complex learning needs through vocational courses and bespoke learning packages. We are part of Acorn Education, the UK’s leading independent provider of specialist education for vulnerable pupils.
We are committed to safeguarding, promoting the welfare of pupils, and providing a safe, positive learning environment. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and a fully enhanced DBS.
We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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