Mathematics Department Head

ACS Egham are looking for a Head of Department for Maths to join our dynamic team who are focused on inspiring the world’s future thinkers and doers. Our vision is that our caring, confident and effective learners are ready to change the world. We are looking for experienced, passionate, and committed educators who know how to take responsibility, collaborate and seek feedback as part of good reflective practice. As an IB world school we place learners and learning at the heart of all we do and create a positive and productive learning environment for young people. ACS Egham is committed to its role as an educational charity and excited to invite educators who are keen to join us on our journey to not only inspire and help the students in our school but also make a positive difference in the lives of all young people. Essential requirements:

• A dynamic leader who can build and develop a team, by creating a culture of inclusion where everyone has a voice and opportunities to lead and grow.
• A leader who can inspire and motive the team to go beyond and push boundaries in the name of improving education.
• A leader who recognises the importance of holistic education and understand the collaborative approach needed the international baccalaureate programmes.
• A strong sense of teamwork.

Ideal requirements:

• Experience of teaching IBDP Maths AA or higher-level maths courses in secondary schools including post 16 education.
• Experience with MYP Maths would also be preferred or a background / experience in inquiry based learning with authentic assessment.
• Ability to add value to our learning programme through Co-Curricular activities: The ACS Egham CCA programme has 5 focus areas: Athletics, Performing Arts, STEM (Destination Imagination), Leadership and development (Duke of Edinburgh) and Internationalism and debating (Model United Nations – MUN).
• Enrichment Programme– Trip leaders / willing trip volunteers, organising service-learning opportunities and leadership training.

Start date: August 2024 ACS celebrates diversity as an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and, as an employee of ACS, you are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check