Head of Department - Mathematics

KEY PURPOSE Responsibility for teaching and learning, achievement and attainment within the department. Organisation of the delivery of the subject in the academy. To contribute to the development and maintenance of whole academy strategy, policies and ethos. Specifically to hold responsibility for: The identification of pupils and teachers requiring intervention to support progress and attainment; The development, improvement and implementation of strategies for intervention; The monitoring and reporting on the effectiveness of the intervention strategies with regards to the progress of individual students. All teachers are subject to the Conditions of Employment set out annually in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. These detail the professional and particular duties required of teachers, together with requirements for Management time, Working time and Guaranteed planning and preparation time. The academy complies with these requirements in order to make reasonable demands of teachers. ACCOUNTABILITIES The appointee will be line managed by the SLT link. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES Strategic direction and development of the subject: To develop and implement policies and practices which reflect the academy’s commitment to high achievement through effective teaching and learning. To demonstrate an enthusiasm for the subject which motivates and supports other subject staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution the subject can make to all aspects of students’ lives. To display a developing and professional knowledge base together with the ability to identify the key implications for subject development. To use relevant academy, local and national data to inform targets for development and further improvement for individuals and groups of students. To establish clear targets for achievement in the subject and evaluate progress through the use of appropriate assessments and records and regular analysis of this data. To establish and implement a variety of systems and processes which provide good information gathering about students’ prior learning, their progress and achievements and the quality of teaching and learning in the subject. To involve all departmental colleagues in the creation and execution of the termly departmental action plan. This will identify clear targets, time-scales and success criteria for its development and/or maintenance in line with the whole academy evaluation form (AEF). To regularly review and evaluate the progress towards the targets set in the Department Action Plan and provide regular progress updates to the SLT line manager to ensure that they are fully aware of all successes, issues and concerns. To ensure, where appropriate, representation of the department at Middle Leaders meetings. If not attending the Middle Leaders meetings, to keep abreast of debate and contribute through a representative colleague. To hold regular departmental meetings; keepin