JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE:
Leader of Learning – KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics REPORTS TO:
Principal Purpose: To take overall responsibility to lead staff, students and parents in meeting the needs of KS3 students within the Mathematics department in conjunction with subject teachers and in accordance with school policies. As a key member of the School Middle Leadership Team, the Leader of Learning: KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics will be expected to work collaboratively with their colleagues, sharing their ideas, skills and talents and contribute to the effective functioning of a highly motivated, cohesive team with a shared vision for the future of Belfast Model School for Girls and a sense of common purpose. The Leader of Learning: KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics will play an important role in the school’s Middle Leadership Team (MLT) ensuring that the young people in the school experience the highest quality of learning provision from a highly skilled professional team of teachers and support staff, within a supportive, encouraging and disciplined environment. Responsibilities: Promote and provide professional leadership and management for KS3 MATHEMATICS within the school to secure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, and the highest standards of outcomes and achievement for all students, in line with the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, embodying the vision and purpose of the school. Play an important role in promoting the ethos of the school. Promote excellence in teaching and learning and pastoral care within KS3 Mathematics. Play a proactive, positive role in promoting high standards in relation to attendance, punctuality, school work, homework and behaviour in class at KS3 within the Mathematics department. Communicate and establish clear expectations and advice to Mathematics department staff in relation to KS3 MATHEMATICS and Using Mathematics. Be available to attend relevant and linked school functions out of school hours. Objectives: To ensure student entitlement and access to the NI Curriculum in KS3 MATHEMATICS and Using Mathematics. To raise continuously standards of student achievements in KS3 MATHEMATICS at all levels. To foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of KS3 MATHEMATICS by students. To enhance the quality of teaching and learning of KS3 MATHEMATICS. To establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for all within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving Using Mathematics at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving LITERACY at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving ICT at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. Key Tasks: To establish a vision and development plans for the subject / areas of responsibility in respect of students of all abilities at KS3. To establish, develop and implement policies and schemes of learning, assessment activities for KS3 MATHEMATICS in line with recent inspection reports, research evidence and SDP. To monitor and evaluate the effects of subject policies and plans, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining student achievement at KS3. To contribute to Mathematics department curriculum development by working closely with Leader of Learning: Mathematics and Numeracy. To provide reports for the Board of Governors / Principal as requested. To promote and encourage a rich and diverse extra-curricular programme for KS3 MATHEMATICS. Essential Criteria: Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland. Hold a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Mathematics as his/her main subject. Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes. Have a minimum of 1 year experience of leadership and management of other members of staff. APPLICATION NOTES: You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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Leader of Learning – KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics REPORTS TO:
Principal Purpose: To take overall responsibility to lead staff, students and parents in meeting the needs of KS3 students within the Mathematics department in conjunction with subject teachers and in accordance with school policies. As a key member of the School Middle Leadership Team, the Leader of Learning: KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics will be expected to work collaboratively with their colleagues, sharing their ideas, skills and talents and contribute to the effective functioning of a highly motivated, cohesive team with a shared vision for the future of Belfast Model School for Girls and a sense of common purpose. The Leader of Learning: KS3 Mathematics and Using Mathematics will play an important role in the school’s Middle Leadership Team (MLT) ensuring that the young people in the school experience the highest quality of learning provision from a highly skilled professional team of teachers and support staff, within a supportive, encouraging and disciplined environment. Responsibilities: Promote and provide professional leadership and management for KS3 MATHEMATICS within the school to secure high quality teaching and learning, effective use of resources, and the highest standards of outcomes and achievement for all students, in line with the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Lead by example, providing inspiration and motivation, embodying the vision and purpose of the school. Play an important role in promoting the ethos of the school. Promote excellence in teaching and learning and pastoral care within KS3 Mathematics. Play a proactive, positive role in promoting high standards in relation to attendance, punctuality, school work, homework and behaviour in class at KS3 within the Mathematics department. Communicate and establish clear expectations and advice to Mathematics department staff in relation to KS3 MATHEMATICS and Using Mathematics. Be available to attend relevant and linked school functions out of school hours. Objectives: To ensure student entitlement and access to the NI Curriculum in KS3 MATHEMATICS and Using Mathematics. To raise continuously standards of student achievements in KS3 MATHEMATICS at all levels. To foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of KS3 MATHEMATICS by students. To enhance the quality of teaching and learning of KS3 MATHEMATICS. To establish and maintain a culture of high expectations for all within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving Using Mathematics at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving LITERACY at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. To contribute to a whole school cross curricular approach to developing and improving ICT at all levels within KS3 MATHEMATICS. Key Tasks: To establish a vision and development plans for the subject / areas of responsibility in respect of students of all abilities at KS3. To establish, develop and implement policies and schemes of learning, assessment activities for KS3 MATHEMATICS in line with recent inspection reports, research evidence and SDP. To monitor and evaluate the effects of subject policies and plans, establishing clear targets for improving and sustaining student achievement at KS3. To contribute to Mathematics department curriculum development by working closely with Leader of Learning: Mathematics and Numeracy. To provide reports for the Board of Governors / Principal as requested. To promote and encourage a rich and diverse extra-curricular programme for KS3 MATHEMATICS. Essential Criteria: Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland. Hold a degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Mathematics as his/her main subject. Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes. Have a minimum of 1 year experience of leadership and management of other members of staff. APPLICATION NOTES: You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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