Overview

The best heads of departments inspire through passionate teaching. They also genuinely care about developing the team they lead and are able to maintain a wider perspective on students' educational experiences as a whole. This sustained professional development course is suitable for any new or aspiring head of mathematics who wishes to reflect upon this demanding role and learn strategies to increase their own effectiveness.

Aims

• To develop your self-awareness as a leader and manager of a mathematics department.
• To explore a range of strategies to create a rich mathematical learning environment for your students and staff.
• To consider ways of developing the potential within your team.
• To explore some of the more ambitious aspects of the role including managing the transition from GCSE to post-sixteen mathematics.

Who will benefit from attending?

The course is ideally suited to those who are in their first few years of being a head of maths and interested in developing their skills or are teachers who have some responsibility looking towards a head of department role in the future. The course would also be suitable for teachers from 11-16 schools despite some emphasis on post-sixteen mathematics.

Content

The course consists of three study days spread over a number of months. There will be pre- and post-course tasks as well as interim ones which are key to getting the most out of the sessions.

Eligibility

In order to participate in this course, you must be teaching in a state-funded school or college in England.

Cost

This course is free of charge to teachers working in state-funded schools and colleges in England.

Study schedule

Study days are face-to-face events that take place from 10:00 to 16:00, with lunch and refreshments provided. Please only apply if you can attend all three days; we advise you to check for additional commitments beforehand.

Participant feedback

Shortly after completing the course, I was successful in a competitive interview for a Head of Maths post. I honestly believe that this course gave me the confidence to help me achieve my goal.

The course has made me aware of some of the challenges a HOD will face, and has given me strategies in how to deal with these.

I enjoyed talking to other heads of maths and discussing and sharing ideas.

Without a doubt, the best CPD course I have been on.

Key facts

• Reference:#14271
• Audience:Teachers
• Curriculum focus:A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, Core Maths, 11-16 Maths
• Mathematical focus:Leadership
• Format:Face-to-face
• Duration:3 study days over 6 months
• Study days:3
• Region:National
• Venue:London Mathematical Society
  De Morgan House
  57-58 Russell Square
  London
  WC1B 4HS
• Start date:14 Oct 2025
• Course times:10:00 - 16:00
• Fee:Free for state-funded schools