HEAD OF MATHS

We are seeking to appoint a highly motivated and experienced Head of Maths commencing January 2026. The successful candidate will be an inspirational teacher with a proven track record of leading students to achieve outstanding results, who embraces innovation and is always looking for the very best practice in teaching. They will play a pivotal role in shaping the curriculum, driving academic excellence and will share the school's vision and the belief that all young people can achieve at high levels.

The successful applicant will be experienced and confident teaching in Key Stages 3 and 4 as well as A Level Maths, and possibly A Level Further Maths. The foundation of all our teaching at Hoe Valley School lies in the quality development of students' long-term memories, to make them more intelligent and improve the quality of their whole life. Within the Maths department we use self testing, prior knowledge checks, regular modelling and a cyclical approach to topics to help build this, and resilience, within our students.

Salary:

£40,000 - £55,000 per annum

How to Apply:

Please get in touch with our HR department via email.

Leading Teaching and Learning

To teach Maths at any level within the age range 11-18
To design and monitor the delivery of the KS3, KS4 and KS5 curriculum for Maths in the school in terms of long, medium and short term planning
To ensure that all students are making good or outstanding progress and that teaching and learning is of a high standard
To develop (and train other teaching staff where appropriate) a whole school numeracy plan that will be delivered to students daily and integrated into all curriculum subjects
To contribute to CPD across the school and share best practice via coaching, sharing, planning and resources and ollowing an 'open door' teaching policy
To ensure Maths has a high profile across the school through offering vibrant and exciting learning opportunities
To support and encourage attendance in additional Maths events such as UKMT and AMSP events
To ensure that resources are organised and available to promote a purposeful environment for teaching and learning to take place, integrating ICT where appropriate
To ensure that the classroom presents a stimulating environment through the display of student's work and other exemplar materials
To extend th curriculum via relevant trips, organising exciting visits from relevant speakers and visitors and leading enrichment programmes
To contribute to the extra-curricular and enrichment activities of the school
To lead aspects of project led learninig which links to the world of work, further and higher education, primary school liaison or the local community
To lead intervention programmes during the school holidays, before / after school or during weekends as required
To deploy other adults effectively in the classroom, involving them, where appropriate, in the planning and management of student learning

Leading Progress and Attainment

To ensure assessment, feedback and monitoring is SMART, accurate and clearly moved students' learning on across all teachers within the faculty
To standardise marking with colleagues both within the School and with partner schools
To hold colleagues to account via line management meetings, department meetings by following the School's Performance Management policy
To rigorously analyse student data to inform planning and intervention programmes
To lead and attend internal and external meetings as directed
To feedback to students and parents / carers in line with the School policy

Leading Behaviour and Safety

To collaborate closely with parents to ensure that they are aware of their child's progress, engaged in their development and in supporting them in their vision for the future
To ensure the safety of all students on and off site
To monitor students' achievement, attendance, uniform, punctuality and behaviour and to respond promptly to issues in line with the School's policies

Leading School Improvement

To support the School's marketing and recruitment plan through attending events, contributing to marketing materials and via frequent high quality interactions with feeder primary schools
To embody the School's values both on and off site
To contribute to the School's development plan and to write specific action plans for Maths, Numeracy and other relevant aspects of the SDP
To monitor allocated budgets and ensure value for money at all times
To coach and mentor colleagues as appropriate

The above list is not exhaustive and may be subject to amendment in due course in discussion with the relevant employee.

Essential	Desirable	Assessment Criteria
Qualifications & Competencies
A bachelor's degree at a 2.1 or higher in a relevant discipline	Evidence of other relevant CPD qualifications	Application form
Qualified teacher status through a PGCE, GTP or other international equivalent		Application form
Maths at A-level standard or equivalent		Application form
Experience
Experience teaching Maths from the National Curriculum at GCSE and A Level		Application form & interview
Experience of designing and delivering exciting, challenging and personalised lessons		Application form, interview & reference
Evidence of holding high aspirations for young people		Application form & interview
Evidence of delivering excellent outcomes for students		Application form, interview & reference
Experience of giving high quality formative and summative feedback		Application form, interview & reference
Skills & Attributes
Alignment with HVS Values: C - Courtesy: model the calm behaviours expected of others in terms of consideration, professionalism, trust and respect I - Integrity: fair and honest, trustworthy, commited to earn sucess through hard-work R - Resilience: not giving up when times are tough, demonstrating endurance C - Community: a strong sense of responsibility to the community to improve the quality of the local environment for its residents L - Leadership: show leadership in thought and action, being open to new ideas and overcoming adversity to achieve success; communicating effectively E - Enthusiasm: a positive attitude towards life, passion, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning		Application form, interview & reference
Excellent organisation skills with the ability to multi-task and effectively prioritise		Application form, interview & reference
Strong attention to detail where only the best is good enough		Application form, interview & reference
Excellent interpersonal skills with strong levels of numeracy and written and oral communication		Application form, interview & reference
Able to adapt to find practical solutions to problems		Application form & interview
Ability to remain calm, good humoured and strategic in challenging contexts		Applicaton form & interview
Commitment to the ethos of the School		Application form & interview
Safeguarding
Two satisfactory written references including from current/most recent employer		Application form & reference
A satisfactory enhanced DBS check

The School

"Hoe Valley School is an inspiring environment at the heart of its community where every student's experience is personalised. Our students will learn to think independently, pursue their ambitions and achieve their highest potential."

Hoe Valley School is:

An oversubscribed secondary school that opened in September 2015 to serve the local community of South Woking
Delivering innovative and exciting lessons to Years 7 - 13
Committed to ensuring our students leave us with excellent academic outcomes, the skills to be 'work-ready' and the traists of excellent global citizens
Following the National Curriculum, where Maths and English are taught every day
A Google School with ICT fully embedded in all curriculum areas
Committed to learning which is relevant with links to the 'real world' of business, higher education, and the local community
In a state of the art, new School completed in September 2018 on Egley Road, Woking
Committed to supporting our staff to have a good work / life balance by offering longer school holidays, bespoke CPD programmes, minimising paperwork and meetings, and ultimately by trusting our staff to deliver excellent outcomes