Head of Maths

This job description is in addition to the responsibilities of a teacher and will be reviewedannually. In light of any changes in the requirements and priorities of the School,responsibilities may also be amended at any time in discussion with the Headteacher .Main PurposeThe subject leader will take lead responsibility for providing leadership and managementfor Maths to secure:

• High-quality teaching
• Effective use of resources
• Improved standards of learning and achievement for all, Strategic direction
• Develop and implement policies for Maths in line with our school's commitment to
high-quality teaching and learning
• Promote the subject, its importance, and the value that it brings across the school
• Have a good understanding of how well the subject is being delivered and the
impact it has on pupil achievement
• Use this understanding to feed into the school development plan and produce an
action plan for the subject
• Promote pupils' spiritual, moral, social, cultural, physical and mental development
alongside British values in the teaching of the subject
• Consult pupils, parents and staff about the subject and its effectiveness, and assess
the feedback against the school's values, visions and aims
• Work with the special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO) to ensure the
curriculum matches the needs of different pupils, such as disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
• Promote careers education through the subject and ensure that teaching and
learning illustrates how the subject might lead to career opportunities
• Use additional staff in the subject area to ensure there is a framework for
deployments and that teaching assistants are deployed effectively
• Liaise with our feeder primary schools on the transition of the subject to secondary
school to ensure that progression is built into the curriculum
• Liaise with WKSATA within subject groups on subject-related events, projects and
activities
• evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
• ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support, Leading the curriculum
• Develop and review regularly the vision, aims and purpose for the subject area
• Oversee the planning of the curriculum content, ensuring it is well sequenced to
promote pupil progress
• Ensure the planned curriculum is effectively and consistently implemented across
the school
• Make sure there is an effective system of assessment that oversees the progress of
pupils to ensure the curriculum has a positive impact on pupils' learning
• Have an overarching responsibility for pupils' achievement and standards in the
subject areaLeading and managing staff
• Establish an effective team and hold regular meetings on the subject to keep staff
informed on any developments or changes
• Provide support to staff regarding teaching and learning, resources, and planning in
the subject area
• Monitor teaching and learning by visiting lessons, scrutinising books, and talking
with pupils to assess how well the subject area is being implemented and how well it is delivered across the school
• Provide feedback to staff based on the above observations to identify training needs
and provide continuing professional development (CPD) in the subject area
• Coach and model team teaching
• Liaise effectively with exam boards to ensure that teachers understand and are
familiar with the syllabuses that are being delivered
• Support teachers to make accurate assessments, manage internal and external
moderation, and complete external moderation exercises
• Take responsibility for performance management for your team, appraising staff in
line with the school's appraisal policy
• Contribute to timetabling and manage setting pupils into attainment groups
Efficient and effective deployment of resources
• Provide support with textbooks and library books in your subject area
• Create a safe, welcoming environment and take care of the classroom
accommodation, ensuring classroom displays are stimulating, of high quality, and inspire curiosity in pupils
• Audit, check and manage resources to ensure they are up to date and match pupil
and curriculum needs, Safeguarding
• Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in
Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
• Work with the DSL to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing
concerns where necessary
• Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Please note that this list of duties is illustrative of the general nature and level ofresponsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the subject leaderwill carry out. The postholder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the levelof the role.

2. Good Honours Degree (2:1) 3. Further Accredited qualifications and CPD Professional Development1. Evidence of relevant CPD 2. Demonstrating an active role in the school beyond your own subject3. Evidence of leading CPD for others 4. Demonstrating an active role in the wider community Experience1. Experience of teaching in secondary schools 2. Evidence of good teaching 3. Evidence of good outcomes for pupils in your care 4. Leading teams of staff to unified success 5. Evidence of outstanding teaching 6. Evidence of outstanding outcomes for pupils in your care Knowledge & Skills1. Thorough knowledge of your subject's curriculum and as- sessment levels2. Ability to work as part of a team 3. Ability to deliver a second subject at KS3 level 4. Understanding of equal opportunities issues in an education context5. An understanding of safeguarding and its importance within a School environment.6. Ability to analyse and evaluate data 7. Knowledge of effective strategies to maintain and raise achievement Personal Attributes1. Organisational ability and a reflective practitioner 2. Flexibility, enthusiasm and commitment 3. High expectations of students and high standards of your own work4. Suitable to work with children. 5. An excellent attendance record, We know that applying for a position and starting employment at a new school can be abig step, and therefore it is very important for us that candidates have a goodunderstanding of our school and are able to make a judgement, for themselves, on theexcellent working environment and the support provided at HRCS.

Hadlow Rural Community School (HRCS) opened in September 2013 and offers a unique educational opportunity to students across the Weald of Kent; located within an idyllic 20-acre rural campus, situated in the historic village of Hadlow. HRCS is a popular, oversubscribed School with a current roll of just under 400 students, increasing to 500 over the next 3 years. The School relocated to a £7million new build in 2016 and has developed a strong reputation both locally and beyond for enabling its young people to excel and flourish; providing an exciting, vibrant and dynamic experience in academic and land based vocational studies. The school is heavily oversubscribed and has, for the last four years, achieved one of the highest percentages of preferences for Year 7 places, for non-selective schools, across Kent. The success and popularity of the school has been based on our ethos of providing an educational experience suited to our students and the local community and, whilst academic progress is of the highest importance to us, this is equally matched by our promotion of vocational and enrichment opportunities, ensuring the development of every child as a whole. Positive, productive, and supportive relationships with all stakeholders is a key element of the school and this is further underpinned by maintaining small class sizes of 25-26 students across the school, with many Key Stage 4 option subjects averaging class sizes of 15 students. High expectations are promoted across every aspect of the school and all members of HRCS are expected to be kind, caring and considerate, showing honesty and integrity and applying 100% effort in all their endeavours, supporting our school motto of 'Effort Achieves'.

Hadlow Rural Community School is a unique school, combining a traditionally academic curriculum with a challenging Land-based specialism. As the only specialised Land-based school in the country, our students have the opportunity to not only study for the highest academic grades but also to participate in a wide variety of life-enhancing and enriching experiences, working in a beautiful outdoor environment in areas such as agriculture, horticulture, animal care and countryside management. We wish to appoint a dynamic, innovative and exceptional Head of Maths. The successful candidate will join and lead a strong department and will possess the ambition and expertise to play a key part in the continuing success of the School. The ability to teach a second subject would be advantageous, although not a necessity. This is an exciting post for an excellent practitioner and offers an outstanding opportunity for career progression (70%+ of leadership positions appointed internally in the last 5 years). The role provides the perfect opportunity for a candidate wishing to take their next career steps in leadership within a small and supportive environment or, for more experienced candidates, it will provide the opportunity to take on more responsibilities supporting any potential aspirations for senior leadership in the future. If you feel that you are a highly motivated, inspirational teacher who has the expertise and experience to play a vital part in the future of our School then we would very much like to hear from you.Benefits of Working at HRCS The Trustee's and Senior Leadership Team at HRCS are very aware of the significant contribution that colleagues bring to the school and the importance of providing a positive, supportive and productive working environment. This is epitomised through our vision and values and the daily interactions between staff, students and parents. Student conduct is exemplary and based on high expectations and mutual respect; poor behaviour is not tolerated. Career development and progression for those staff with leadership aspirations is prioritised and the school has a strong track record of supporting colleagues in achieving their career goals. All staff are highly valued, with wellbeing represented as a standing agenda item on all meetings, and working groups regularly meeting to review common practices and workload considerations.Benefits of Working at HRCSThe school also provides the following benefits:
• Working within an idyllic rural setting Headteacher & SLT open door policy
• Welcoming environment SLT Staff Wellbeing Champion
• Competitive Salary Priority within school admissions
• Enhanced M6 & UPS Payscales criteria
• Differentiated Appraisal Targets Access to school car
• Reduced Directed Time (50 hours) Electric Car Chargers
• Staff Loyalty days Free Parking
• Paid leave for key life events Free Duty Meals
• Benenden Health Insurance Free Tea and Coffee
• Wellbeing weeks- 3.30pm closure Sick Pay
• Comprehensive Induction Pension Contributions
• Personalised CPD Support Line
• Aspirational Leadership Support Occupational Health Support
• Funded NPQ's/Higher Level training Staff Social Events
• Access to Teacher Training Staff wellbeing & workload group
• Small Class Sizes Kent Rewards