MATHS FACULTY OVERVIEW:
There are seven full time teachers in the department and one second in charge of the department. The team members are all able teachers with a wide range of experience. The department is a close knit, mutually supportive team, who utilise a variety of teaching styles to enhance the pupils learning experience.
Regular meetings are held to share views and discuss developments. Each member of staff is given the opportunity to teach all years and ability levels and there are many opportunities for further professional development.
The curriculum and schemes of work and are regularly reviewed to improve the learning of pupils. Throughout each scheme of work, we have adopted the mathematics mastery approach and go in small steps. This allows students to have a deep understanding of the topic before moving on. AQA GCSE Further Mathematics is taught to high ability Mathematics students in year 11 who are passionate about Maths and highly likely going to complete A Level Maths.
In the Sixth Form, the Edexcel Linear A-level Mathematics course is followed. All staff are offered the opportunity of teaching A level.
The department sets pupils in all years, the sets are regularly reviewed. We have two parallel half year groups in KS3 and KS4.
At all stages we strive to ensure that the subject is taught in a lively and interesting way and that students enjoy their Mathematics. Investigation and discovery form a part of our approach to active learning.
The department has a dedicated work and resource room. The maths team enjoy delivering lessons that develop conceptual understanding outside of the classroom.
APPLY:
Applications are to be made electronically using the school application form available below. All enquiries and applications via email only to: recruitment@harlingtonschool.org. If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role in more detail please contact the Director of HR and Admin, Vanessa Chettiar via the recruitment email.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and to equality of opportunity. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. No agency enquiries. CVs alone will not be accepted.