Head of Mathematics 

Start date: August 2026

Avenor College is welcoming a knowledgeable, passionate Head of Mathematics to lead a diverse, dynamic and collaborative department and to contribute to the teaching of Mathematics from KS3 to A Level. Applicants should be experienced Mathematics teachers, ready to work with KS3-5 students and inspirational leaders. 

We have fully resourced rooms in a new state-of-the-art Senior building. The college offers varied opportunities for personal and professional development through a model that gives teachers voice, choice, and agency.  

At A Level, our students study the CAIE 9709 curriculum, after having studied the CAIE 0580 Mathematics syllabus. At Key Stage 3, our students follow the Cambridge Secondary 1 Curriculum, taking the Cambridge Checkpoint external examination at the end of Grade 8. The results, alongside other indicators, are a testimony of the successful implementation of the Mathematics learning programme.

The full description of an Avenor Head of Department can be found here

We welcome applicants who meet the following: 

• Articulate how a department vision can be aligned to the school vision;
• Explain how they will ensure that teachers, students and parents understand the purpose and direction of the department;
• Give examples on how they would provide leadership to teachers within their department, developing amongst them a culture of engagement, ambition, openness, integrity and a sense of involvement as part of an academic community;
• Have deep and flexible subject knowledge to design and facilitate learning of Mathematics in Middle School, IGCSE and A Level; 
• Know how students learn, motivating and challenging them by creating a stimulating learning experience;
• Lead the development by updating schemes of work and collaborating with leaders of other subjects to ensure horizontal articulation of the curriculum;
• Be fluent in English;
• Inspire trust and confidence in students, parents and colleagues;
• Contribute to meeting the wider aspirations of Avenor College;
• Respect, adhere to and model the Avenor values.

We value the following dispositions and would hope you might be able to demonstrate them:

• Build positive relationships with students, parents and colleagues; 
• Be a good team player and a good team builder; 
• Listen actively; 
• Be fair and consistent;
• Have a positive outlook, be a good role model who leads by personal example;
• Be inclusive and committed to intercultural learning;
• Have interest and commitment to own personal and professional development;
• Love what you do, show it, and model being a lifelong learner.

We offer:

• A competitive salary and benefits package;
• An initial two-year contract term with annual renewal after that;
• A rich staff well-being programme;
• Professional learning and development opportunities;
• Be part of a community of learners, where we support each other and we grow together.

Application process:

• Please send your complete resume/CV to hr@avenor.ro;
• Include a cover letter where you outline your educational beliefs, explain your strengths, and your reasons for applying  to work at Avenor College;
• Ensure that your application includes the names of at least three referees with their current phone numbers and email addresses;

Safeguarding: 

Please be aware that we take very seriously our duty of care towards all our students. As part of our safeguarding procedures, we will undertake rigorous checks with referees, as well as requiring you to provide current police checks together with an updated ICPC.

GDPR compliance:

By submitting your documents to our registration addresses, you give us your explicit consent to process your data solely for purposes required by labor legislation. In accordance with our Privacy Policy, Avenor College processes candidates’ personal data only for purposes governed by the Labor Code or other activities that have a legal basis. 

Through our internal privacy policy, we guarantee that if you are not selected for the position you applied for, your documents will be securely stored for up to 6 months after the submission of your application. In accordance with the GDPR, you may request the deletion of the data included in your CV and/or letter of intent at any time before the expiration of the 6-month period by sending a request to withdraw consent to hr@avenor.ro.

Timescale:

• Applications will be reviewed on receipt;
• First-round interviews will be conducted online;
• Final interviews for shortlisted candidates will be individually arranged;
• Part of the recruitment process will include a demo lesson that can be either online or in person.