Head of Maths

**Salary**:
A tax free salary, Transportation to and from school each day, Health and Medical allowance, Annual air ticket, Visa assistance and relocation allowance

**Job type**:
Full Time, Fixed Term

**Start date**:
August, 2025

10 April 2025

**Job overview**:
**About Our School**

Aldenham Prep Riyadh is an innovative and forward-thinking international school that combines the rich heritage and excellence of Aldenham UK with a strong focus on student-centred learning and innovation. We offer a nurturing, stimulating environment where each child’s unique strengths and potential are recognized and developed. As we continue to expand, we are looking for exceptional educators who share our commitment to holistic education, academic excellence, character development, and fostering international mindedness.

Our curriculum is enriched by the International Primary Curriculum (IPC) Personal Learning Goals, which emphasize collaboration, communication, respect, resilience, adaptability, morality, and inquiry. These values guide our educational approach and help shape well-rounded, confident, and globally aware students.

**Our Key Aims**
- Encourage a love of learning, academic excellence, and a broad education for all students.
- Foster strong relationships and partnerships between staff, students, parents, and the wider community.
- Ensure each student is nurtured and encouraged to maximize their unique talents.
- Emphasize the importance of the social, moral, and spiritual dimensions of community life in modern society.
- Provide a well-planned, organized environment offering rich and stimulating experiences.

**Role Overview**:
The Head of Maths will lead the Maths department, driving academic excellence and fostering a passion for mathematics in students from Years 5-8. The role involves overseeing the delivery of a high-quality curriculum aligned with the UK National Curriculum, ensuring exceptional student outcomes. This leadership position requires a strategic, visionary approach to curriculum development, departmental management, and staff support, while playing a key role in promoting numeracy school-wide.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Lead the planning, delivery, and assessment of engaging Maths lessons for Years 5-8, aligned with the UK National Curriculum.
- Set and drive the vision for the Maths department, establishing clear objectives and strategies to achieve high standards of teaching and student progress.
- Develop and maintain a challenging and inclusive Maths curriculum that meets the needs of all students.
- Inspire and lead the Maths team, fostering a culture of collaboration, professional development, and continuous improvement.
- Use data-driven insights to monitor student progress, implement targeted interventions, and ensure all students reach their potential.
- Foster a love for Maths by promoting problem-solving, logical reasoning, and independent mathematical thinking.
- Mentor and support teaching staff, leading professional development and sharing best practices within the department.
- Work closely with other departmental heads to ensure coherence across the curriculum and contribute to school-wide initiatives.
- Communicate effectively with parents to keep them informed about student progress and achievement.
- Manage departmental resources, including budgeting, ensuring effective use of tools and materials to support teaching and learning.
- Uphold the school’s values, ensuring a positive and supportive learning environment.

**Qualifications & Experience**:

- A degree in Mathematics, Education, or a related field.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent teaching qualification.
- Significant experience teaching Maths at Key Stage 2 and/or Key Stage 3, with a strong understanding of the UK National Curriculum.
- Proven leadership experience with a track record of improving student outcomes and driving departmental success.
- Expertise in curriculum design, data analysis, and teaching differentiation to meet diverse student needs.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to inspire and lead a team of educators.
- A commitment to ongoing professional growth and reflective practice.

**Personal Attributes**:

- A passionate and visionary leader with a clear focus on enhancing Maths education.
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage with staff, students, and parents.
- Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- A commitment to promoting the ethos and values of Aldenham Prep Riyadh.

**Why Join Aldenham Prep Riyadh?**
- Become part of a growing and dynamic school with a rich educational heritage.
- Work in an international, collaborative environment with passionate colleagues.
- Enjoy ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities.
- Teach in state-of-the-art facilities with access to technology-enhanced learning.
- Make a meaningful impact on students' lives by deliveri