Head of Maths

Job Title: Head of Maths

Location: Windsor, United Kingdom

Salary: £30,000 - £46,525 per annum (depending on experience) + SEN1 + TLR + Excellent Benefits

About the School:
An independent specialist school located in Windsor, our institution is dedicated to meeting the needs of a diverse group of pupils. Catering to individuals with complex educational needs, communication difficulties, and challenging behaviors, we provide a supportive and nurturing environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential.

Role Overview:
Seeking a passionate and dedicated Head of Maths to lead our Maths department. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and delivering a high-quality Maths curriculum tailored to the specific needs of our students. As the Head of Maths, you will be responsible for leading a team of teachers, ensuring that teaching approaches are inclusive, engaging, and effective in meeting the diverse needs of our pupils.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the Maths department, providing direction, support, and guidance to staff members.
• Develop and implement a bespoke Maths curriculum that caters to the individual needs of our students.
• Plan and deliver engaging and differentiated Maths lessons that promote student progress and achievement.
• Monitor and assess student progress, providing targeted intervention and support where necessary.
• Collaborate with other departments and senior leadership to promote cross-curricular links and holistic student development.
• Ensure that teaching resources and materials are accessible and appropriate for students with diverse learning needs.
• Establish and maintain effective communication channels with parents, carers, and external agencies.
• Lead and contribute to the continuous improvement of teaching and learning within the Maths department.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with a degree in Mathematics or a related field.
• Proven experience teaching Maths to students with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), preferably in a similar educational setting.
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team of staff.
• Excellent understanding of different learning needs and strategies to support students with complex educational needs.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, staff, and stakeholders.
• Commitment to inclusive education and the ability to adapt teaching approaches to meet the diverse needs of students.
• Knowledge of relevant SEN legislation and best practices in SEND education.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary with additional SEN1 and TLR allowances.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of students with complex needs.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Continuous professional development opportunities.
• Pension scheme and other excellent benefits.

If you are passionate about providing high-quality education to students with complex needs and are ready to take on a leadership role within a supportive and inclusive school community, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to Liam Jones at lj@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SPENCER CLARKE GROUP

All applications are subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, professional reference checks, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable) in line with our stringent safeguarding policy

• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible and all employment breaks must be explained
• You must have legal right to work in the UK
• You must be willing to attend a registration interview

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 14.3% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Spencer Clarke Group work with a variety of schools covering a wide geographical area. We deal with teaching placements at Primary, Secondary, Special Education needs and college level as well as support staff positions also within these.

We offer a market leading referral scheme of up to £250 so if you know of someone who may also be looking for an exciting career opportunity, ask them to email their CV to Liam Jones on refer@spencerclarkegroup.co.uk remembering to include your details.