Primary School Class Teacher / Head of Mathematics Department

Responsibilities Class Teaching: Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the school's curriculum. Assess, record, and report pupils' progress, and give useful feedback on classwork and homework. Prepare pupils for Cambridge Checkpoint, local examinations, and Mathematics competitions. Keep a well-organised classroom with high standards of learning and behaviour. Departmental Leadership: Set the direction for Mathematics, in line with the school's academic and STEM goals. Design and review a progressive Mathematics curriculum from Nursery to Year 6, with practical, real-life learning in every unit. Create assessment and tracking tools, and use data to plan support and extension for pupils. Represent the department in leadership and planning meetings. Staff Development: Coach and support Mathematics teachers and teaching assistants, including lesson observations and feedback. Carry out annual appraisals and growth plans. Run at least three Mathematics CPD sessions each year. Enrichment and Resources: Run Mathematics clubs, competitions, and events such as Mathematics week. Manage the department budget and keep an up-to-date inventory of resources. Report on pupil progress and department performance each term, and contribute to parent reports and meetings. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or Statistics. Postgraduate qualification in education or leadership (preferred). Minimum of 5years of classroom teaching experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or mentoring role. Proven track record of improving learners' achievement. Familiarity with the British curriculum and global primary Mathematics best practice. Evidence of leading STEM initiatives, Mathematics programmes, or practical learning projects (desirable).