Head of Mathematics
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- Changzhou, Jiangsu
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the Mathematics department to deliver a high-quality, fully integrated curriculum, working closely with senior leaders and relevant middle leaders.
- Ensure clear progression and continuity of maths learning across all grades.
- Develop and maintain a department scheme of work with strong resource choices and engaging learning activities (including bilingual delivery where required).
- Maintain the quality, organisation, safety, and accessibility of maths teaching resources, including clear cover work for absent staff.
- Oversee effective online learning resources for students unable to attend school in person.
- Build students' confidence and capability to tackle rich, challenging mathematical problems and investigations.
- Lead assessment quality: design, standardise, moderate, and report on department assessments and examinations.
- Manage external/internal exam processes, including entries, coursework requirements, and internal moderation submissions.
- Track and analyse maths outcomes, exam pathways, and progress trends; support students and the school on results days with guidance and next steps.
- Observe maths teaching, providing high-impact feedback, coaching, and measurable targets aligned with school expectations.
- Mentor and develop maths staff through professional development pathways (e.g., PDQ, QTS), and contribute to performance appraisal and best-practice sharing.
- Drive improvement through evidence-informed practice and department-led research projects to strengthen teaching and learning.
- Support school marketing and admissions activity by preparing and delivering high-quality trial lessons/Open Day experiences when required.
- Ensure effective support for students with SEND and those requiring additional challenge, working with Learning Support and relevant school leads.
- Contribute fully to boarding school life, enrichment, competitions, trips, and school events; attend/chair department meetings, keep accurate records, and manage the maths budget and fixed assets, while teaching approximately a 67% timetable and completing other reasonable duties as required by the Head Master.
- Strong understanding of the value and impact of a fully integrated bilingual curriculum
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an internationally recognised equivalent teaching qualification
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mathematics or a closely related field
- Proven experience teaching A Level Mathematics or equivalent
- Track record of preparing students for entry to top-tier international universities
- Excellent spoken and written English
- Annual salary of 500,000 to 550,000 RMB commensurate with experience and qualifications
- Accommodation provided
- Air-ticket allowance of 10,000 RMB, extra 5,000 RMB to the spouse
- Public holidays
- Summer and Winter holidays
- Medical Insurance for teachers and spouses
- Relocation allowance
- Free tuition for up to 2 children