Head of Mathematics

Cambridge International School (CIS) in Bratislava, Slovakia, is seeking to appoint a committed and skilled Head of Mathematics. This role is for the 2025/26 academic year with the start date to begin on 20th August 2025. 

Reporting to: Head of Secondary

Role Description 

Experienced and committed head teacher of Mathematics who will also contribute to the strategic development of the School in Secondary School team. The Head of Secondary Mathematics will have the overall responsibility for the professional leadership and management of the department and its staff, to ensure high standards of learning and teaching are delivered, resources are used efficiently and effectively, and the curriculum is managed and developed in accordance with school policy.

Purpose of the role

• Management of subject curriculum 
• Management of the team 
• Coordination of work within relevant subjects 
• Subject specific assessment 
• Resourcing of the relevant subject area 
• The ability and experience of teaching Additional and Further Mathematics is required.  
• The ability to teach Computer Science would be an asset. 

 DESIRED CANDIDATE 

Skills and Qualifications  

• Masters or Bachelor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education skills 
• Proven record experience in teaching Mathematics to IGCSE and A-level. Ability to teach Further Mathematics will be considered as a plus. 
• Qualified Teacher status with Cambridge curriculum 
• Ability to create engaging and effective learning environments 
• Experience as a Middle Leader developing less experienced colleagues. 

Remuneration and Benefits  

We offer an opportunity to teach in a highly successful school with: 

• Very well motivated, engaged, confident and well-behaved children 
• An excellent international teaching team 
• A highly committed and supportive non-academic administration team 
• An engaged and supportive Board along with a highly experienced leadership team 
• Maximum class sizes of 22 as a norm 
• Well-resourced and fully equipped classrooms 
• On-going facilitated CPD and INSET opportunities 

An attractive employment package which includes:  

• A highly competitive salary
• Professional HR support for immigration and relocation process
• Relocation& travel allowance 
• Assistance with high-quality accommodation search
• Tuition arrangements for dependants 
• Additional responsibility allowances 
• Future career progression in a highly successful and growing school 
• Commitment to retaining the best quality professionals 

Initial contracts will be for a two-year fixed term, one year by agreement, with the possibility of future renewal by mutual agreement. As with most quality schools, we have a three-month probationary period, details of which are clearly explained in employment contracts. 

Application Process  

To apply for this position, please click apply and use the TES application form. Please address your supporting statement to the Director and upload a CV, including a recent photo. Please include the details of three professional referees, one of whom must be your current or most recent employer. Please have a look at our website, www.cambridgeschool.eu to find out more about the school. 

The closing date is 31st March 2025. We urge interested candidates to apply immediately as we expect a highly competitive volume of applications. Initial interviews will be carried out via Zoom or MS Teams before the closing date during January and February 2025. 

CIS is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. All applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service checks. Therefore, applicants will be required to provide certain information to the School to enable the School to carry out the checks that are applicable to the role. The School will process personal information in accordance with Directive 95/46/EC on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data, the free movement of such data, and Act No. 18/2018 Coll. on Personal Data Protection. 

Please do read the full information contained as attachments prior to considering an application. We are seeking the very best candidates with the right fit for our school. If you would like to seek further information prior to your application, then please contact Career Team via career@cambridgeschool.eu