Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
Summer Term 2025 or Autumn Term 2025
Apply by:
23 January 2025 Job overview
Our mission is to develop academically successful, community minded, self-confident and well rounded individuals who are well prepared for their futures:
Westbrook Hay is a thriving co-educational independent day school. Pupils enjoy a broad curriculum, achieve excellent results and have the all-important confidence to succeed. Our ethos is to be a welcoming, inclusive community that provides the best for, and expects the best from us all:
The school is well known locally for its warm and welcoming atmosphere. We believe our ethos separates us from larger competitor schools in our locality. This ethos is generated by the staff and their relationships with the pupils and parents. We are seeking a new Head of Maths who can assist us with achieving our mission and thrive under this ethos, helping to lead the Maths provision and first GCSE cohort through this exciting phase of development. Head of Maths Vacancy We are seeking a candidate who has the dedication, enthusiasm and passion to lead the Maths Department into the next phase of development. The first Year 9 cohort will be in place for September 2025. In subsequent years the school will continue to grow to Year 11 for September 2027. Maths Department:
The Head of Maths will lead the Maths Department across all sections of the school. The successful candidate will initially teach pupils with Years 5-9, the exact commitment will be based on timetable demands each year, as the school develops towards offering GCSEs. They will also be responsible for supporting teachers delivering Maths in Years 3-5 and Pre-Prep. Maths is an integral part of Westbrook Hay's curriculum. We want our pupils to be curious and confident mathematicians, who enjoy challenges and are able to link their learning to the real world. The Maths Department is large, with Class Teachers and Subject Specialists delivering lessons across the school. Academic Leadership Team:
The Head of Maths will be a member of the wider Academic Leadership Team (ALT). This team is responsible for monitoring academic life at Westbrook Hay, including the progress of pupils across the school, reviewing the curriculum, and leading initiatives in staff teaching and learning. Salary and Benefits This is a leadership position, the salary will be competitive and dependent on experience. What can we offer you? A fantastic team of staff to work with A post currently pensionable under the Teachers' Pension Scheme A school that is rated ‘Excellent’ by ISI with waiting lists in operation in a number of year groups Commitment to continuing professional development Enhanced Family Leave Free cooked lunches and refreshments throughout the day Membership of the Employee Assistance Programme Opportunities to attend events organised by the Staff Social Committee Small class sizes, a beautiful rural location and excellent facilities 50% fee remission is offered for children of school staff, subject to availability of places Safeguarding The safety and well-being of the children in School is paramount at all times. Staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact. Online Searches As part of the shortlisting process, the School will carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. Equality and Diversity Westbrook Hay is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and pupils. Application and Recruitment Process The deadline for the receipt of applications is 12:00 on Thursday 23rd January.
To apply for this position, please complete an application via the TES website. Further information can be requested from our HR Officer, Mrs Rachel Franklin (rachel_franklin@westbrookhay.co.uk). It is anticipated that interviews will be held on the week beginning Monday 3rd February.
Candidates will be offered a tour of the school and lunch, if the timing is appropriate. Overnight accommodation is available on request.
This appointment is for April 2025 or September 2025.
About Westbrook Hay School
Westbrook Hay School
London Road, Hemel Hempstead
Hertfordshire
HP1 2RF
United Kingdom
+44 1442 256143 #J-18808-Ljbffr