Math HOD

Job Description

Resources  Constantly evaluate resources and make the necessary modifications with consultation with teachers and school management.  Ensure that relevant resources are ordered and used effectively.  Offer advice and training on resources used to ensure better performance.  Allocate available resources with maximum efficiency to meet the objectives of school and subject plans and achieve value for money.  Periodically update the department book order in consultation with teachers and school management.  Ensure that the learning resources are used effectively and efficiently.  Regularly explore opportunities to develop or incorporate new resources.  Ensure that teachers are using and enforcing the use of library resources.  Monitor the provision and use of resources in the library. Monitoring and Evaluation  Establish and implement clear policies and practices for assessing, recording, and reporting.  Ensure that students’ achievements data in previous classes is used effectively to track progress in the subject.  Monitor and evaluate data-based curriculum implementation and planning.  Regularly scrutinize students work samples to be able to track their progress (e.g., 3 notebooks high ability, average ability, and low ability).  Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning during class visits and observations.  Assess and record students’ achievement and progress against local and international norms.  Use assessment data to inform the department and school policies, practices, expectations, targets, and teaching methods.  Ensure the standards are in line with the school curriculum and expectations and are appropriate for each grade level.  Share and discuss Class Observation Rubric with teachers prior to any visit.

Job Requirements

Have expert knowledge of the subject area.  Know and establish school’s objectives, priorities, and action plans.  Receive and systematically file official documentation.  Ensure that teachers are aware of statutory requirements.  Organize curriculum meetings for teachers, parents, and school management.  Identify needs in one’s own subject in relation to the overall needs of the school.  Understand how the subject contributes to school priorities and to the overall education and achievement of all students.  Be a role model to colleagues in the department in terms of punctuality, reliability, diligence, effectiveness, and professionalism.