Deputy Head of Mathematics Faculty

The Hollyfield School - TES – Kingston upon Thames, Greater London

Full time, permanent position
With effect from January 2025 (an earlier start date might be considered)
Salary: Outer London Main/Upper Pay Range
Additional TLR 2/3: £7,857 per annum

The Governors and Headteacher wish to appoint a new Deputy Head of Faculty for our Mathematics provision. We are looking for an exceptional candidate to work with the Head of Mathematics to develop and deliver a knowledge-rich curriculum that is exciting, innovative and diverse.

Mathematics is held in high regard at The Hollyfield School. Many go on to study Mathematics at A Level in our thriving sixth form. We are currently developing our knowledge-rich curriculum in conjunction with our partner Mathematics Faculties in the Trust in order to provide our students with a world-class programme of study. The faculty has an excellent extra-curricular offering including University visits, guest speakers, Numeracy week, and the UK Mathematics Challenge with many of our students achieving Gold.

Hollyfield is a beautiful school with a thriving sixth form, in the Surbiton area of Outer London. Excellent transport links enable our staff and young people to take full advantage of the wealth of opportunities that London provides. We are an ambitious school that puts student achievement and wellbeing at its heart.

The trust provides excellent subject-level support and leadership CPD through the NPQML and NPQSL programmes. This role would be an outstanding opportunity for someone who is looking for their first middle-leadership position or for an experienced middle leader who wants to work within a supportive faculty that utilises evidence-based teaching practices to drive improvement and achievement.

The successful candidate will meet the following essential criteria:

1. QTS;
2. a broad base of subject knowledge;
3. the ability to teach across key stages;
4. a clear vision for a knowledge-rich curriculum;
5. a clear understanding of successful classroom practice and evidence-based teaching;
6. employs a range of teaching and learning strategies;
7. the ability to work effectively as part of a curriculum team;
8. the ability to maintain good classroom behaviour;
9. effective interpersonal skills;
10. able to demonstrate suitability to work with children and young people.

For further details about The Hollyfield School please visit our website.

We look forward to receiving your application. Please contact ***************@hollyfield.kingston.sch.uk if you would like any further information about the role or to arrange a visit.

Please note:

1. Job applications can only be made through the TES website. We cannot accept CVs and our standard application form must be completed.
2. We encourage early applications as we reserve the right to appoint before the closing date, should a suitable candidate be found.
3. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview.

The Governing and Trust Bodies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We fully recognise our responsibilities for safeguarding and child protection. Any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service (DBS) check, overseas criminal record checks where relevant, background check including an online check of the applicant’s social media accounts and receipt of satisfactory references. It is an offence to apply to work with children if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. The schools within the Trust are committed to all aspects of personal development, are inclusive and seek to ensure every student achieves to the best of their ability.