HEAD OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
TLR 1B
Required: September 2025
If you are in education to make a real difference to young people’s lives, Fearnhill is for you. We are on an exciting journey with significant improvement evident across the school, growing popularity with parents and an environment for professional development that is second to none. Fearnhill consistently demonstrates significantly above average contextual value added and maths is a high performing subject. As a warm and inclusive community transforming the lives of young people in Letchworth, we have an opportunity for an inspirational and innovative leader of mathematics to take our department to the next level as head of department.
The maths department has a record of sustained improvement with a dedicated and experienced team, working with well-resourced facilities and enthusiastic learners. The successful candidate will build on improving results to continue to raise standards, strengthen partnerships and ensure positive outcomes for all our students.
We are looking for:
- An excellent classroom practitioner with an understanding of how children learn
- A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Someone with a clear vision of the role of mathematics and numeracy in a well-rounded education
- Ambitious, with the desire to develop your skills and whole school understanding in preparation for a senior leadership role
As a school we are passionate about looking after every teacher. We are committed to minimising unnecessary workload and leaders at all levels care about supporting colleagues to ensure every member of staff is able to perform to their best.
If you would like to find out more about this role please email Nikki Warren, the headteacher’s PA, nikki.warren10@fearnhill.herts.sch.uk
We reserve the right to close the advert should we feel able to appoint an appropriate candidate so please ensure you register your interest asap.
Closing date: 12pm, Monday 31st March 2025
Interviews: Week beginning Monday 31st March
Fearnhill School is committed to recruiting with care and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people; we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and check against the ISA barred list for children, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Head of Mathematics & Computing Job Description