Mathematics Head of Department

Mathematics Head of Department

Position Purpose & Overview

The Mathematics Head of Department (HOD) will be held for a 3-year term. The Mathematics HOD holds the responsibility for supporting Mathematics course integration in the MYP and DP programmes, assisting teachers to ensure they understand and collaborate on academic programmes, and adhering to the following academic policies and regulations:

• Provincial requirements
• School policies (Language, Assessment, Academic Integrity, Learning Support and Inclusion, etc.)
• IB Programme specific Policies and Procedures, Best Practices, etc.

Key Responsibilities

Budget

• In collaboration with the Senior School Vice-Principal, assist in planning the Mathematics departmental budget process.
• Approve and organize resource orders.
• Ensure the Mathematics HOD budget is adhered to.

Inventories

• Undertake an inventory of common resources for the Mathematics department every June.
• Maintain a library of teaching resources for teacher and student use.
• Ensure these resources are made known and available for new teachers.

Curriculum Meetings

• Attend all Mathematics HOD related meetings.
• Facilitate regular curricular area meetings and forward minutes to the respect Vice-Principal(s) and Principal(s).
• Meet with the Senior School Vice-Principals regularly.
• Attend weekly HOD/Curriculum Leader meetings, led by the Principal(s) and/or Vice-Principal(s).

Leading, Teaching, and Learning

• Endorse the school’s mission, vision, and values.
• Work with the Senior School Principal, Senior School Vice-Principal(s), and other relevant staff to create Mathematics content to support Senior School students’ community building, wellbeing and healthy living, learning skills development, and social-emotional learning. 
• Lead on the creation of community time activities for the grades each week. 
• Assist faculty with finding professional development opportunities that are appropriate and aligned with curricular and school goals and needs.
• Maintain relevant understanding of and be active in using relevant and effective technology to enhance the Mathematics program and activities.
• Coordinate with the facilities team as needed to support the implementation of Mathematics activities.

Broad Educational Leadership

• Contribute to continuum committees and school initiatives.
• Provide leadership beyond the school by participating in and sharing best practices in affiliated organizations (ISABC, CAIS, FISA, IBO, Ministry of Education).

Continuum

• Develop and record a scope and sequence of the Mathematics activities in each grade through the year and identify any themes.
• Organize the facilities allocation and support the team in facilities management. 

Communication with Marketing and Advancement

• Communicate upcoming activities with the Marketing and Advancement departments.
• Communicate news of events and student achievements with the Marketing and Advancement departments.

Required Qualifications & Key Competencies

Education & Experience

• A valid BC Certification of Teaching.
• Completion of a Bachelor of Education degree.
• Knowledge and understanding of the International Baccalaureate programmes.
• Experience and adept understanding of teaching MYP and/or DP Mathematics, and/or BC Mathematics courses in a Senior School setting is an asset. 
• Knowledge of the MYP and DP curriculum framework is considered an asset.

Key Skills & Competencies

• A motivated, adaptable, and enthusiastic team player.
• Commitment to inclusion and fostering a supportive learning environment.
• Proven experience leading or contributing to co-curricular and/or outdoor education programs is an asset.
• Dynamic ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrate and pursue excellence in practice and professional growth.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, growth mindset, and strong emotional intelligence (EQ).
• Proficient in providing support for diverse learning needs.

This role will require working hours outside of school office hours: often evening events; occasionally going offsite to document student programs; and occasional morning and weekend commitments.

This job profile outlines the key responsibilities for the roles and is not meant to be exhaustive. This will include performing the administrative and related tasks or any other responsibilities required to reasonably meet the needs of St. John’s School, including, but not limited to the general duties outlined in the position profile. 

It should be understood that the activities, responsibilities and obligations of this position may be modified from time to time, through discussion between the direct supervisor and the employee, in order to effectively meet the requirements of the School. On rare occasions where there are urgent needs at the School, an employee may be assigned to temporarily backfill role(s) critical to the school’s operations and business continuity.

Job Information

• Annual stipend of $5,500.00. The stipend is paid out evenly throughout the school year.
• This is a 3-year stipend position.

Reporting Structure

• Reports To: Senior School Principal
• Direct Reports: N/A
• Department: Senior School
• Key Interactions:
  • External: Parents and alumni.
  • Internal: Faculty, non-teaching employees, School Principals, and Vice-Principals.

Application Instructions

All interested candidates should email a one-page letter of intent to Catriona Cheng, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at hr@sjs.ca.

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

St. John’s School is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive learning and working environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We believe that diversity of backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, and perspectives strengthens our school community and enriches learning for our students.

Our commitment to equity and inclusion aligns with the values of the International Baccalaureate, including respect, intercultural understanding, and global citizenship.

St. John’s School is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process, and reasonable accommodations are available upon request throughout all stages of hiring.