Head of Mathematics

Job Role: Head of Mathematics Location: St Margaret’s Church of England Academy, Aigburth Road, Liverpool, L17 6AB Salary: MPS/UPS plus TLR. Contract: Permanent Reports to: Assistant Headteacher Responsible: Responsible for Middle Leaders and Teaching Staff Job Focus The Academy of St. Margaret’s are seeking a reliable and aspirational Head of Mathematics to join the Mathematics Department on a permanent basis. This role will support the Academy in improving the quality of teaching and learning to its students. This is an exciting time to join the Academy as we are part of the All Saints Multi Academy Trust. The Trust is committed to improving, accelerating and enabling ambitious life goals amongst all young people in their academies. Main purpose of the Role § To hold direct responsibility for Maths within the Academy, including teaching Maths up to KS4 § To line manage and be responsible for the development of Maths department within the Academy, and the necessary improvements in outcomes for students § Share responsibility for the Academy’s strategic direction and operational effectiveness, and be responsible for embedding this within Maths § Overseeing the academic and social development of all students, particularly within Maths § To develop and successfully embed, an innovative curriculum for Maths Core Responsibilities & Tasks​ § Ensure the effective development and delivery of the subject curriculum across the Academy. § Maintain a focus and overview of students’ performance in the subject with a view to continual improvement and high achievements. § Annually review and, where necessary, amend the policy for the subject and ensure it is translated into effective practice, fostering continuity and progression between the age groups. § Co-ordinate record keeping and assessments in the subject, ensuring that data is analysed and used to improve standards of teaching and student performance. § Monitor the effectiveness of the teaching of the subject;