Second in Charge of Maths

We are seeking to appoint a Second in Charge to further strengthen our team within the Mathematics Department, commencing in April/September 2025 (if not sooner).

The purpose of this role is to provide effective support for the leadership and management of the area, and thereby build and maintain an effective teaching team, which continually enhances the quality of learning and achievement.

Specific responsibilities

The professional duties of teachers (other than the Headteacher) are set out in the School Teachers Pay & Conditions Document and describe the duties required of all teachers. In addition, the specific requirements of the post of classroom teacher, along with the particular duties expected of the post holder have been set out below.

Support the Head of Department in:

• Planning and managing associated resources/teaching materials, teaching programmes, courses of study, methods of teaching and assessment with a principle focus on KS4;

• Giving guidance, support and encouragement to staff and leading development sessions;

• Securing the highest standards of student achievement, monitoring and evaluation of student achievement and setting targets for improvement;

• Monitoring individual and groups of students' progress against targets within the subject, as identified and agreed by HoD and RSL;

• Monitoring students’ progress and performance across KS4 with the class teacher in relation to targets set for each individual, ensuring that personalised interventions are actioned where necessary.

At Tunbridge Wells, the Mathematics Department is located in the brand new building, which opened in September 2021.

Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys is an expanding and rapidly improving selective grammar school. It is undergoing a period of transformational change benefiting from a multi-million pound investment in Tunbridge Wells and a brand new building at our Sevenoaks campus, which opened in September 2021.

Staff benefit from a positive working environment, with strong support for professional development and specialist teaching rooms. We aim for high standards and the pursuit of academic excellence, helping every student to reach their full potential through the development of skills, concepts and knowledge, within the framework of a caring community. Relationships between staff and students are based on trust, mutual respect and a determination to succeed.

Please note that we will only accept CVs that are accompanied by an application form (see below). We shall review applications as we receive them so apply early to avoid delay! We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.