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Head of Mathematics Department
The Appointment
An enthusiastic, dedicated and experienced teacher of A level Mathematics with a proven track record of
success is required for September as Head of Department. This is a very popular and highly successful
subject area at London’s leading Independent Sixth Form College. In the 2013 DfE A level league tables of
sixth form colleges Brampton College came top in London for the thirteenth successive year and fourth
nationally. Teaching is in small groups of highly motivated students.
Applications are invited from experienced teachers to lead a strong and highly successful Mathematics
department.
The Mathematics Department
Mathematics is the largest and one of the most important departments in the College with 120 AS/A level
students in the current academic year. The Mathematics department is currently made up of a Head of
Department, a Second in Department and five other members of staff. Some of the departmental staff are
examiners for the major examination boards.
The department offers A-level Mathematics (Edexcel) and Further Mathematics (Edexcel). The A-level is
taught both as a one year and a two year course. GCSE Mathematics is taught as a one-year course (there
are two small groups, with no more than 10 students in a class). The department has a history of excellent
exam results; for example in Mathematics in the academic year 2011/2012 71% of candidates obtained
A*/A grades and 89% A/B grades and in 2012/2013, 53% of candidates obtained A*/A grades and 87% AB
grades.
The Head of Mathematics will need to work closely with other members of the department. Most of the
classes are shared. All of the teaching will be at A level with a high proportion of A2 Mathematics, although
there is likely to be some teaching of one year intensive A level courses and possibly also AS. In addition
teaching part of the Further Mathematics course will be required. The AS level Mathematics course
comprises C1 C2 S1 and at A2 level we currently offer a choice of either M1 or S2 as the applied unit. The
Further Mathematics course currently comprises FP1 FP2 FP3 and M2 S2 D1 as the applied units. The Head
of Department should be able to teach all components of Mathematics A level and at least some of the
Further Mathematics units. The successful candidate should have recent extensive experience of teaching A
level Mathematics and Further Mathematics with a proven track record of success. Knowledge of other
Mathematics specifications from other boards is desirable.
In the last two years the College has aimed to improve the resources accessible to the students on the
College VLE. This would be an important objective for the new Head of Department.
Job Specification
The Head of Department is responsible for promoting high standards of teaching and learning in the
Department, ensuring that both teachers and students receive proper support in their work. In particular
the duties include:
(a) planning, implementing and reviewing the subject curriculum including devising schemes of work
for members of the department;
(b) monitoring student performance throughout the Department, liaising with Personal Tutors and
reporting regularly to Senior Management;
(c) monitoring weekly testing within the department as well as the weekly setting of homework,
reviewing marks awarded with other members of the department; organising mock exams;
(d) organising individual programmes for students when necessary either through academic tutorials
or otherwise;
(e) managing and developing the departmental resources (including textbooks) and display materials;
(f) leading regular (weekly) departmental meetings to ensure effective teaching within the department
and attending Heads of Department meetings as required;
(g) meeting with the Vice-Principal on a regular basis to review departmental progress;
(h) liaising with the Vice Principal over timetable matters;
(i) co-ordinating and submitting to the Exams Officer all examination entries in the Department;
(j) contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers,
including the induction and assessment of new teachers;
(k) To prepare the departmental development plan as well as the annual departmental review;
(l) To be a referee for some of the students applying for department based courses for their UCAS
applications.
Person specificationbackground
Professional Experience
 Proven record of excellent A level teaching in Mathematics and Further Mathematics
 Evidence of continuing professional development
 Knowledge and understanding of current educational and curricular developments
Knowledge and Skills
 Strong academic record
 Excellent knowledge of Mathematics
 Ability to engage with students and develop their interest in the subject
 Effective communication skills in relation to dealing with staff, parents and external organisations
 Excellent organisational skills
Personal Qualities
 Commitment to individual student needs
 Reliability
 A sense of humour, flexibility and a positive, ‘can-do’ approach.
 Commitment to working in a team, utilising the expertise of our highly experienced and successful
team and Senior teacher
Terms and Conditions
Start Date : September 2014
This is a permanent position with a probationary period of one term.
Place of Employment
Brampton College, Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London NW4 4DQ
Attendance is required for normal working hours during the published term dates (minimum of 35 weeks)
during the academic year until the end of June.
Brampton salaries are significantly above those in the maintained sector. The College has an attractive
bonus scheme of up to 8% of salary dependent on number of years’ service.
You will be eligible to join the Company’s Group Personal Pension Scheme.
Application
Application is by CV, completed application form and covering letter to the Principal’s PA, Gail Sterman, at
gsterman@bramptoncollege.com, or at Brampton College, Lodge House, Lodge Road, Hendon, London
NW4 4DQ.
The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday 3rd March 2014.
If you require any further information, please contact the Principal’s PA on 020 8203 5025, or via email at
gsterman@bramptoncollege.com
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