Job Description
Head of MathsnLocation: BrightonnSalary: Generous pay scale, above that of the maintained sectornVacancy Type: Permanent/Full TimenClosing date: 9:00am Thursday 7th May 2026nBrighton College Prep School is seeking to appoint a dynamic and creative Head of Maths on a full-time, permanent basis.nKey Responsibilities:n * To lead and manage colleagues to the highest standards within the department.n * To continuously drive forward the pursuit of excellence in teaching throughout the department.n * To liaise with parents and the Deputy Head (Academic) on departmental curriculum matters.n * To inspire and motivate pupils within the classroom to enable potential to be reached.n * To teach mathematics to pupils in Years 4-6 including to scholarship level.n * To plan, implement and review all schemes of work, policies and assessment opportunities for Years 1-6 including scholarshipn * To play a pivotal role in teamwork, encouraging all colleagues to play an active role in departmental development planning and review.n * To prepare and update a handbook for the department which contains items on: aims and objectives, staffing, resources, organisation and practice, content of departmental meetings, schemes of work, principles of assessment, differentiation, extra-curricular activities and the yearly development plan.n * To chair regular departmental meetings with all subject colleagues to ensure continuity and progression.n * To work towards a successful subject review.n * To ensure that all mathematics teaching, marking and assessing follows the department and whole school expectations and policies.n * To liaise with other heads of departments to maximise cross-curricular links.n * To prepare and encourage pupils to reach success in national mathematical events.n * To celebrate pupils’ work through displays throughout the department and around the school.n * To maintain detailed records of pupils for the department including those which monitor the progress of individual pupils and colleagues of the subject.n * To write reports and advise at Parents’ Evenings as required, and communicate effectively to parents about the progress of their child within mathematics.n * To promote the use of ICT within the teaching of mathematics.n * To maintain the effectiveness of the departmental area on the school’s VLE as a valuable source of guidance for pupils and parents.n * To foster strong links between the mathematics department in the Prep School and that in the Senior School and within the Family of Schools.n * To be responsible for preparing the annual budget for the department and for monitoring expenditure.n * To ensure best possible practice within the department and evaluate its effectiveness.n * To provide an activity for the Year 6 Discovery Weeks at the end of the academic year.nSafeguarding Responsibilities:n * This role will involve daily contact with pupils, and the successful candidate will be engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.n * All staff and volunteers have a responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible and with whom they come into contact.nTo ApplynIf you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Brighton College, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application
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