Head of Mathematics

Head of Mathematics Department

Job Overview

Are you an outstanding, creative, and energetic Maths teacher? Would you like to join a welcoming community in a brand new, growing, and supportive school, located in a beautiful setting?

This year, Sage College offers an opportunity to be part of a dynamic team who are passionate about the development of our young school and enjoy promoting a love of learning starting in September 2025.

🏫 SAGE COLLEGE, the British International School of Jerez 🏫

Sage College is a truly British International School that serves our whole community. We provide a world-class education and expect excellent educational outcomes. This provides for a stimulating environment, where hard work and commitment are rewarded. We are committed to continuous improvement as individuals and as a school. If you want to join us on that journey, make a genuine difference to children’s lives, and become a better teacher, then please read on!

We are proud to be the only British International School in Cadiz. The result is a community of students, parents, and staff that are highly supportive of the school’s aims and work together to maximise opportunities for all.

💼 The Successful Applicant for the Role Will:

• Have a teaching qualification.
• Have relevant experience as a teacher of Maths in a UK or International School following the Cambridge International Curriculum or National Curriculum of England and Wales from KS3 to A-Levels.
• Be a fluent English speaker.
• Experience in using technology to promote learning.
• Hold an EU passport.
• Have experience working with pupils for whom English is not their first language, or at least be prepared for it.
• Knowledge and understanding of positive classroom management.
• Set clear objectives for all students and maintain intervention strategies, identifying individual learning targets.
• Be motivated and enthusiastic about contributing to the further development of the school.
• Be able to inspire and enthuse students.
• Be an outstanding student-centered classroom practitioner possessing depth of subject knowledge.

🎯 The Role

We are seeking an outstanding Head of Mathematics Department to lead our Secondary School’s Mathematics Department. This leadership position includes responsibility for overseeing the development and progress of the department, ensuring high standards of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will be enthusiastic about teaching Maths to our students up to Year 13. Experience in teaching other subjects such as Economics, or Science could be an asset. We are looking for someone who is passionate about international education, creative in their thinking, and a student of learning. The successful candidate will also be adaptable, motivated by challenges, and an excellent classroom practitioner.

🔍 What Do We Look For?

• All teachers must have a bachelor’s degree and teaching qualifications (PGCE is preferable).
• Experience in teaching the British National Curriculum or Cambridge International program is essential.
• Leadership experience or readiness to lead a department is highly desirable.

📄 Application Process

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit a letter of application and your CV, including two referees, to alexander.wickham@sagecollege.eu. Your letter should be addressed to the School Head, Mr. Alexander Wickham.

Please note that an appointment may be made prior to this if an exceptional candidate is found.

• Closing Date: April 30th, 2025
• Start Date: September 1st, 2025

🌐 More About Sage College: www.sagecollege.eu

Sage College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all appropriate checks will be made during the recruitment process.