Head of Mathematics
The Holy Cross School, New Malden, Surrey, KT3 5AR9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
21 March 2025 at 9am
Date listed
5 March 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5
Subject
- Mathematics
Working pattern
- Full time: Full-time, Term-time only
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers pay scale point, plus TLR
Additional allowances
TLR 1(2)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Skills
Essential:
Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and parents/carers.
Strong organisational and administrative skills.
Ability to inspire and motivate both students and colleagues.
Capability to lead and manage a team effectively, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
Commitment to continuous professional development and the ability to reflect on andimprove teaching practice.
Desirable:
Ability to contribute to whole-school initiatives and cross-curricular collaboration.
Experience in developing enrichment opportunities, such as competitions, clubs, or trips.
Attributes
Essential:
Enthusiasm for Mathematics and a commitment to promoting a love for the subject.
High expectations of students and a commitment to their academic and personaldevelopment.
A proactive and solution-focused approach to leadership and problem-solving.
Commitment to upholding the school’s Catholic ethos and contributing to the wider schoolcommunity.
Qualifications
Essential:
Mathematics-related degree with excellent subject knowledge.
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Desirable:
Postgraduate qualification in Mathematics or a related field.
Further professional development or leadership training in education.
Experience
Essential:
Proven experience teaching Mathematics across a range of abilities and key stages.
Experience in leading, managing, or supporting a team within a department.
Use of ICT to support teaching, learning, and administration.
Desirable:
Experience teaching Further Mathematics.
Experience delivering a differentiated curriculum to students with diverse needs.
Experience in a leadership role, managing staff and curriculum development.
Knowledge
Essential:
Secure understanding of high-quality teaching and pedagogy in Mathematics.
Awareness of curriculum developments and assessment strategies in Mathematics.
Understanding of how to promote high expectations and achievement among students.
Knowledge of effective strategies for supporting student progress and engagement.
Desirable:
A track record of students making strong academic progress.
Understanding of current educational policies and their impact on Mathematics teaching.
What the school offers its staff
Further details about the role
We are seeking an outstanding and dynamic Head of Mathematics to lead our high-achievingdepartment. The successful candidate will be a motivated educator with excellent subjectknowledge, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to driving high standards of teaching andlearning. They will inspire a love of Mathematics in all students, while nurturing and supportingthem to achieve their full potential in their mathematical studies.As Head of Mathematics, you will be responsible for curriculum leadership, staff development,and student progress, ensuring that all learners achieve their full potential. You will lead byexample as an excellent classroom practitioner and foster a collaborative and high-performingteam.
For full details of the responsibilities and expectations of the role, please refer to the Role of Headof Department document on our school website.
Commitment to safeguarding
Safer Recruitment Statement
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references will be required prior to the commencement of this post.
Diversity in our school
We pride ourselves on being a diverse, tolerant and welcoming school and aim to create a workforce which reflects the community we serve. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, currently under-represented in the workforce.
Applying for the job
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to apply@holycross.kingston.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About The Holy Cross School
- School type
- Academy, Roman Catholic, ages 11 to 18
- Education phase
- Secondary
- School size
- 969 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 11 to 18
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- The Holy Cross School website
- Email address
- apply@holycross.kingston.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02083954225
The Holy Cross School, founded in 1931 by the Congregation of Sisters of the Holy Cross, is a Roman Catholic School for girls aged 11-18. At Key Stage 5 the school has worked in curriculum partnership with our local boys school, Richard Challoner School, for over thirty years, and post 16 lessons are co-ed. The school converted to academy status in August 2012. With over 980 students on roll and over 100 staff employed, the school is proud to be acknowledged as being in the top 1% of all schools nationally for the exceptional progress made from Years 7 to 11. The Holy Cross School can offer you the opportunity to work in an outstanding school environment with well-behaved, motivated students who are keen to learn and where your professional development will be fully supported. The school has been awarded 'World Class Schools' accreditation.
Arranging a visit to The Holy Cross School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email apply@holycross.kingston.sch.uk.
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