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As Head of Mathematics, you will:
- Set high expectations and ambitious targets for staff and students, ensuring strong standards of achievement across the department.
- Provide effective leadership, support and direction to all teaching staff within the Mathematics Department.
- Lead the development and implementation of an ambitious, engaging and coherent Mathematics curriculum that meets the needs of students of all abilities.
- Monitor and evaluate the quality of teaching and learning within the department, providing appropriate support, challenge and professional development.
- Use assessment and attainment data effectively to identify priorities and implement strategies that improve student progress and outcomes.
- Lead departmental performance management and contribute to the professional development of colleagues.
- Create a positive departmental culture in which staff feel supported, valued and confident in developing their practice.
- Promote enthusiasm, confidence and a love of Mathematics among students and staff.
- Ensure appropriate support and challenge for students with a wide range of needs and abilities.
- Lead effective intervention and strategies to support students in achieving their potential.
- Teach Mathematics across KS3 and KS4, including GCSE Mathematics.
- Contribute positively to the wider life and development of the school.
- To ensure a creative curriculum to suit a wide range of needs and abilities whilst offering a broad range of activities
- To undertake performance management for your department
- Create a climate which enables other staff to develop and maintain positive attitudes towards the subject and confidence in teaching it



