Head of Mathematics
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- Abu Dhabi
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement policies and practices for department which reflect the School’s vision, aims, commitment to high standards of achievement, and effective teaching and learning
- Establish, monitor and evaluate short, medium and long term plans for the development of the department
- Use data effectively to identify students who are underachieving in department; create and implement plans of action to support those students
- Analyse and interpret relevant school data, to inform policies and department/school SEF writing
- Ensure that appropriate and relevant schemes of work are developed, in place, and regularly reviewed and evaluated, for all year groups and courses. These must include suitable provision for SEN/POD, G&T, and EAL students.
- Ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression in department for all students including those of high ability and those with special educational needs
- Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording and reporting on student achievement
- Ensure that the department follow school policies for learning and teaching, including the school Marking Policy and Teacher and Learner DNA characteristics
- Set high expectations for staff in relation to standards of achievement and the quality of learning and teaching and behaviour
- Evaluate the quality of teaching and learning of department and use this to identify effective practice and areas for improvement; taking action to further improve the quality of teaching and learning
- Ensure the department is regularly contributing towards the school’s ECA Programme and after school Booster/Revision Sessions for I/GCSE and A Level courses.
- Performance manage team in accordance with school performance management policy
- Establish clear expectations and constructive working relationships with team, ensuring collaboration, support, accountability and high professional standards
- Hold regular department meetings with minutes and agendas; agenda should include focus on improving standards relating to student achievement and teaching and learning.
- Efficient and effective deployment of staff and resources
- Maintain efficient and effective control of the Department’s Resource and CapEx budgets
- Effectively use allocated teaching spaces to create an effective and stimulating environment for teaching and learning in accordance with Learning Environment Policy
- Ensure a safe working and learning environment in which risks are properly assessed and Health and Safety policy and regulations are observed at all times.
- Contribute to the school’s ECA Programme by leading/supporting one after-school activity each term
- To be an Academic Mentor to Year 11/12/13 students
- Undertake duties as part of the staff duty rota
- Take an active role in pastoral aspects of the school, including responsibility as a form tutor/link tutor
- Cover for absent colleagues
- Invigilate examinations, as required, including a minimum of one evening and one weekend external examination session, to support the Examinations Officer and Summer Examination Schedule
- Any other duties as assigned by the Principal.
- A Bachelor degree in Education or Bachelor Degree in a related subject with PGCE or equivalent.
- Minimum 6 years Teaching experience in English National Curriculum.
- Outstanding teacher
- Teaching across the age ability range with proven success
- Experience of working in more than one International School desirable
- Experience of teaching the UK National Curriculum
- Strong inter-personal skills
- A commitment to the MBA Vision and Mission Statement
- Passion for education, teaching, and a belief in the potential of every student
- The ability to work under pressure, problem-solve and be resilient
- Commitment to continuing professional development (CPD)