Head of Mathematics & Design Faculty

About the role

Northfields International School is seeking a senior leader to head its Mathematics and Design faculty. The postholder will provide strategic direction, oversee curriculum quality and teach Mathematics from Year 7 to Year 13.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement faculty plans aligned with the school’s mission and values.
• Lead curriculum development for Mathematics and Design across IGCSE, A‑Level and IB Diploma programmes.
• Analyse student performance data to drive instructional improvement.
• Teach Mathematics to Year 7‑13 classes, ensuring high‑quality delivery.
• Mentor, appraise and support professional development of the Mathematics and Design team.
• Maintain consistent assessment standards, marking practices and reporting.
• Represent the faculty in school‑wide meetings and contribute to whole‑school improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Qualified teacher with substantial experience in Mathematics (and preferably Design) education.
• Proven leadership experience managing a faculty or department in an international school setting.
• Familiarity with Cambridge IGCSE, A‑Level and International Baccalaureate curricula.
• Strong analytical skills to use data for instructional decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Required skills

• Curriculum development and alignment with international standards.
• Data‑driven instructional improvement.
• Assessment design, marking consistency and reporting.
• Leadership and staff mentoring.

What we offer

• Opportunity to shape the Mathematics and Design programmes at a well‑established IB World School.
• Collaborative, family‑oriented school community.
• Professional development support.