Head of Mathematics

Description of School 

Tenby International School Setia EcoHill is one of the newer schools in the Tenby family and is set in a wonderful 14-acre campus with outstanding facilities. The essence of the school is that it puts great teachers with great students and provides the resources, facilities and freedom to progress with learning. Tenby Setia EcoHill adapts the best of both traditional and modern learning and assessment pedagogy. Results are constantly reviewed, and targets set to continuously improve. Tenby Schools are a part of International Schools Partnership (ISP), a dynamic network of 70 schools in 15 different countries committed to an organisational learning culture of “getting better”.

 We currently have over 100 employees with a mixture of Malaysians and Expats from various background and teaching qualification. Our dynamic culture here at Tenby International School Setia EcoHill has grown by leaps to bounds since its inception.          

 Key Benefits  

• A culture of engagement and trust, where staff contributions are recognised and valued.
• A passionate and motivated team of professionals who put children at the heart of decision-making.
• An embedded whole campus commitment to professional development and a commitment to serving others.
• A peer network of like-minded teaching colleagues and support from non-academic staff. 
• Access to expertise, best practise sharing and learning opportunities across countries and cultures. 
• A commitment to employee well-being. 

ISP Principles

Begin with our children and students. Our children and students are at the heart of what we do. Simply, their success is our success. Wellbeing and safety are both essential for learners and learning. Therefore, we are consistent in identifying potential safeguarding issues and acting and following up on all concerns appropriately.

 Treat everyone with care and respect. We look after one another, embrace similarities and differences and promote the well-being of self and others.

 Operate effectively. We focus relentlessly on the things that are most important and will make the most difference. We apply school policies and procedures and embody the shared ideas of our community.

 Learn continuously. Getting better is what drives us. We positively engage with personal and professional development and school improvement.

Key Responsibilities

·      The Head of Mathematics is responsible for improving the quality of the learning and teaching of Mathematics throughout the department. The post holder will be responsible for managing all activities relating to the specialism.

·      taking responsibility for the progress of the department

·      organizing the classroom and learning resources and creating displays to encourage a positive learning environment

·      planning, preparing, and presenting lessons that cater for the needs of the whole ability range within their class

·      motivating pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative lessons

·      maintaining discipline

·      preparing and marking work to facilitate positive pupil development

·      train staff in the Department in areas requiring further development

·      develop a culture of lesson visits

·      use data to track student progress across the Department

·      conduct appraisals for teachers in the Department

·      manage the budget for the Department

·      meeting requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils' development

·      providing feedback to parents and careers on a pupil's progress at parents' evenings and other meetings

·      coordinating activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, and supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area

·      working with others to plan and coordinate work

·      plan and run a weekly CCA

·      become involved in organizing at least one whole school event

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

·      Appropriate degree and teaching qualification (e.g. PGCE, Bachelor of Education)

·      At least two to three year's relevant teaching experience

·      At least two to three year’s relevant head of department role.

·      A passion for teaching and a belief in the education of the 'whole child'

·      High levels of professionalism and care for children

·      Excellent oral and written English

·      Have excellent subject knowledge of the English National Curriculum and IPC

·      Have excellent classroom practice 

 ISP Commitment to Safeguarding Principles

ISP is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to appropriate vetting procedures and satisfactory Criminal Background Checks or equivalent covering the previous 10 years’ employment history.