Head of Faculty Mathematics Secondary 2023

**HEAD OF FACULTY MATHEMATICS**

**1. **PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION**

The Head of Faculty Mathematics as a Secondary curriculum leader has the responsibility to provide leadership and direction to the teaching and learning of Mathematics in Years 7-12, meeting NESA requirements. Performing their day-to-day responsibilities under the direction of the Dean of Curriculum Secondary, the Head of Faculty Mathematics is responsible for ensuring the Mathematics program at the College is compliant, innovative, challenging, documented, reviewed and delivered underpinned by ongoing support of Mathematics teachers and their professional leaning. The Head of Faculty Mathematics focuses on establishing and overseeing pedagogy that will ensure high quality outcomes for students while responsive to a diverse student population. Embracing instructional leadership of the Mathematics Faculty supported by a personal love of teaching and learning are important qualities of the Head of Mathematics.

**2. **REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS**

Reports to Principal

Direct Report Dean of Curriculum Secondary*

Critical professional relationship Deputy Principal Secondary

This position Head of Faculty Mathematics

Reports Secondary Mathematics teachers

Non-Reporting relationship Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning

Business Manager

Deans of Students

Head of Learning Support Secondary

Head of Development

Curriculum Compliance Administrator Secondary

Advanced Learning Teacher Secondary

Academic Administrator Secondary

Assistant to the Deputy Principal Secondary

*The Dean of Curriculum Secondary reports to the Deputy Principal Teaching and Learning.

**3. **PERSON AND PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES**

Excellent interpersonal skills demonstrating the ability to interact, liaise effectively and establish positive relationships with staff, students and parents/carers.

Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment while building a strong team culture.

Capacity for initiative and creative problem solving.

Establish a clear vision for curriculum development and delivery to ensure improved outcomes for students.

Demonstrate the ability to accurately administer, document, implement and monitor compliance.

Demonstrate a high level of written and spoken communication skills.

Committed to professional learning aligned to the AITSL standards.

Be adaptable, flexible and motivated.

Provide a learning environment that promotes learning and is positive, safe and caring.

Ensure the learning environment supports the learning of students with different abilities and learning styles.

**4. **RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Demonstrated commitment to**:
٠ Maintain a commitment to a faithful walk with the Lord Jesus Christ.

٠ Demonstrate ongoing commitment to the College’s Purpose and Purpose Statements.

٠ Set an example to students, staff and parents/carers in matters of faith and conduct.

٠ Demonstrate a growing understanding of the place of education, and of teaching and learning within a Biblical Worldview.

**Curriculum**

٠ Ensure that courses of study are carefully prepared and that the teaching programs reflect differentiation, quality teaching and ICT integration

٠ Oversee assessment planning for the Faculty meeting NESA compliance requirements while providing growth and development opportunities for students.

٠ Ensure the assessment policy and procedures, including student grades are consistently applied and meeting relevant compliance requirements.

٠ Develop a supportive learning environment with a focus on student engagement and the improvement of student learning outcomes.

٠ Ensure effective enrichment opportunities for students.

٠ Participate and contribute to the development of online courses and assessments on the College Learning Management System.

٠ Analysis of data that informs and directs teaching and learning.

٠ Work collaboratively ensuring numeracy is integrated across all curriculum areas.

٠ Collaborate with other members of the faculty, reviewing new material, current literature and contemporary methodologies

٠ Oversee the student reporting process with a focus on proofreading, accuracy and completing the process meeting required timelines.

٠ Maintain and enhance their own classroom practice and model best practice to faculty staff.

**Leadership and Management**

٠ Encourage and develop harmonious and positive staff relationships.

٠ Oversee performance management of faculty staff which includes goal setting and development.

٠ Plan and provide direction of professional learning of teachers within the Faculty.

٠ Engage with the teacher accreditation process in consultation with the Head of Development.

٠ Delegate responsibilities to teachers in the faculty, where necessary.

٠ Maintain the standard of work from staff within the Faculty.

٠ Plan the agenda and lead faculty meetings.

٠ Develop and oversee faculty budgets in consultation with the Deputy Principal Secondary and Dean of Curricu