Head of Maths

We are looking for an inspiring Head of Maths to join the Maths department on a permanent basis. The ability to teach Maths to KS5 is essential.

• We teach the Edexcel IGCSE, OCR Additional Maths and Edexcel A-Level specifications
• You will teach a full range of pupils from 1st Form to U6th

As Head of Maths, you will be responsible for the day-to-day co-ordination of the Maths Department, as well as its strategic management in consultation with the Deputy Head (Academic).
In the department there are 9 full-time members of staff working across 8 fully equipped Mathematics classrooms with Smartboards.
Each classroom is equipped with wireless internet access and a Smart TV. Pupils access resources via their own devices and teaching is supported by Microsoft OneNote.

You will be expected to carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require and in accordance with the College’s policies under the direction of the Headmaster. Teaching at LWC requires that members of the academic staff be willing to contribute fully to the life of the College. This includes tutoring, co-curricular involvement, boarding house duties, cover duties, and attending parents’ evenings for the year groups taught. Liaison with parents is included in the sphere of the teacher’s responsibilities.

Appointment process and how to apply

The closing date for applications is midnight on 1st May 2024, with interviews taking place on Friday 10th May.

Please note 2 references will be required before the interview.

Should you wish to discuss the role in strict confidence please feel free to contact the Head of Maths, Sally Dawson Couper via coupers@lordwandsworth.org. 

We welcome people of all faiths and those who are committed to these values. We recognise that we have under-represented groups within our workforce. As part of our commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity, we are actively encouraging applications from under-represented groups such as returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people who are LGBT+, from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, with a disability, impairment, learning difference or long-term condition, with caring responsibilities, from different nations and regions and those with a lived experience of poverty as well as any other under-represented group in our workforce. We are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of our employees from all forms of harm.

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. The successful applicant will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) check and references. We are an equal opportunities employer. Lord Wandsworth College is a registered charity (Number: 1143359) providing outstanding caring education for boys and girls since 1922.

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