About the Position
We are seeking an ambitious, innovative and highly effective Head of Mathematics who is passionate about inspiring young people and driving excellent outcomes across the full age and ability range.
The successful candidate will lead a well-established, well‑resourced, and highly collaborative department, delivering Mathematics at GCSE alongside Core Maths, Mathematics and Further Mathematics at Key Stage 5. The Head of Mathematics will provide clear strategic direction, ensuring consistently high‑quality teaching, a well‑sequenced curriculum and strong outcomes for all students, and play a key role in driving this work forward, ensuring consistency of practice and high standards across the department.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead a well‑established, well‑resourced, and highly collaborative department delivering Mathematics at GCSE and Key Stage 5.
* Provide clear strategic direction, ensuring consistently high‑quality teaching, a well‑sequenced curriculum and strong outcomes for all students.
* Ensure consistency of practice and high standards across the department.
Key Qualifications
* Has a proven track record of strong classroom practice and improving student outcomes.
* Can lead and develop a team to secure consistently high‑quality teaching.
* Has a clear understanding of curriculum design, assessment and progression.
* Is committed to high standards, inclusion and raising achievement for all students.
* Is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school.
If you are a motivated and ambitious leader with a passion for Mathematics and a commitment to excellence, we would welcome your application and the opportunity to contribute to the continued success of Caldew School.
Benefits
* A supportive and forward‑thinking school with a strong leadership culture.
* High‑quality CPD, including leadership development and instructional coaching.
* A well‑resourced department with established schemes of work.
* The opportunity to lead a committed and collaborative team.
* A school culture that values innovation, accountability and professional growth.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Salary sacrifice schemes e.g. Cycle to Work and Tax Free Childcare.
* Regular staff events e.g. charity coffee mornings.
* Retail discount scheme.
* Staff sports.
* Supportive staff.
* Extensive CPD opportunities.
* Commitment to safeguarding.
Additional Information
All roles involve regulated activity with children. You should not apply if you are on the Children’s Barred List.
Caldew School is committed to the protection and safety of its pupils. Our safeguarding policy can be found using the following link: https://caldew.cumbria.sch.uk/our-school/policies-documents/ In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online searches will be carried out on shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the DBS. Caldew School is an equal opportunities employer. References may be sought on receipt of applications.
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