The Dean Trust is seeking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic Head of Faculty (Mathematics) to join our dedicated team at Dean Trust Wigan.
As Head of Faculty, you will be part of, and lead, a friendly and dedicated department. Staff hold high expectations for all pupils and work tirelessly to raise attainment and achievement. This post offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate who wants to help pupils develop into confident, successful and responsible adults who play an active part in society, regardless of their background or prior achievements.
This is a key post within Dean Trust Wigan. The post holder will be expected to work collaboratively with other Dean Trust Schools and their Heads of Mathematics. In addition, make significant contributions to whole school numeracy, teaching and learning and to contribute to relevant INSET in addition to principal responsibilities within the faculty. The post holder will have full responsibility for outcomes within the faculty in terms of examination grades and as such must be an outstanding practitioner leading by example. The post holder will lead a team of subject specialist and non-specialist teachers.
Key responsibilities:
- To lead the Mathematics team and be responsible for their performance management
- To lead by example and provide motivation and direction for the whole team
- To ensure clear expectations and continued constructive working relationships amongst those involved with the Mathematics faculty and initially for those other faculties/departments being line managed including through team working and mutual support, devolving responsibilities and delegating tasks, as appropriate; evaluating progress and developing an acceptance of accountability
- To ensure curriculum coverage, continuity and progression within the faculty for all pupils including those of high ability and those with learning needs.
- To keep abreast of national and school curriculum developments and implement necessary changes
For more information about the role please contact us on 01942 511987 or email recruitment@deantrustwigan.co.uk.
Thank you again for your interest in working for The Dean Trust. We look forward to hearing from you.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer committed to ensuring inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates including those from underrepresented groups, and/or with protected characteristics.