Head of Mathematics

Core Purpose To carry out the duties of the Teacher of subject and Cluster Lead in accordance with the Teachers Pay and Conditions Document. Key Tasks and Responsibilities To implement and deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for pupils, incorporating the National Curriculum requirements and in line with the curriculum policies of the school. To facilitate, support and monitor the overall progress and development of all the pupils. To foster a stimulating and creative learning environment and educational experience, which provides students with the opportunity to fulfil their individual potential and is conducive to the good management of teaching and learning. To share in the development of the school curriculum, courses and study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and their review. To support and contribute to the school’s responsibility for safeguarding children and have high regard for health and safety. Responsibilities Directing and supervising the work of the Teachers within the cluster and Teaching Assistants. Co-operation and liaison with other professionals, including fellow staff and colleagues from external agencies (for example, Specialist teachers, LAAT support services, health professionals and social workers). To develop literacy across the curriculum within the Cluster. To use a variety of a delivery methods appropriate to students’ learning styles and the varying demands of the curriculum. To provide a positive, conductive and safe learning environment, encouraging high standards in punctuality, presentation of work and relationships. To support the school special needs policy on inclusion and to assist in the identification and teaching of children with special needs within the class. To set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour and maintain a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching, fostering positive relationships and implementing the school’s behaviour policy. To play a full part in the life of the school and LAAT community, and promote its Christian ethos. To follow and actively promote the school’s policies. Other The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive. The postholder may be required to undertake other duties that may be required from time to time within the general scope of the post. Any such duties should not substantially change the general character of the post. Duties and responsibilities outside of the general scope of this grade of post will be with the consent of the postholder. The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with LAAT Equal Opportunities policies. The postholder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the LAAT Health and Safety policies and procedures. All employees need to be aware of the possible abuse of children and vulnerable adults and if you are concerned you need to follow the Academies’ Safeguarding Policy. In addition, employees working with children have a responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of during their work. For an informal discussion about the role, or to arrange a visit, please contact enquiries@williamlovell.laat.co.uk. To apply please go to https://thelaat.co.uk/opportunities/. The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will require the successful applicant to undertake an enhanced criminal record check via the DBS.