Head of Faculty - Mathematics & Design (immediate start)

Main mission

Northfields International School is a premier independent co-educational day school in Mauritius that provides an English-medium education for over 1300 boys and girls aged between 18 months and 18 years. Northfields is well known for its traditional values, family atmosphere, and sustained emphasis on the holistic development of each student. Excellence and leadership skills are fostered through their rigorous programme of academic study combined with dynamic and varied extracurricular activities and service as action programmes. Northfields is committed to inspiring our diverse learning community to make a positive impact as active global citizens. The Northfields campus in Labourdonnais is situated on owned freehold property and incorporates numerous subject classrooms, dedicated science labs, computer suites, art studios, a design and Special Education Needs (SEN) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) support room. Northfields offers internationally recognised educational programmes and qualifications for Cambridge and the International Baccalaureate. The curriculum progression in the school begins with Regio Emelia Pre-Nursery, followed by the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP). Students from the Primary School may progress to Secondary School, where they follow the 5-year Cambridge curriculum in Years 7-11, culminating with the Cambridge IGCSE examination at the end of Year 11. Students in Sixth Form then follow the 2-year IB Diploma Programme (DP) or Cambridge A level. Apart from being an authorised IB World School, the quality of Northfields is further bolstered through the school’s accreditation with the Council of International Schools (CIS) and membership with the Association of International Schools in Africa (AISA). Northfields is registered and licensed in Mauritius with the Ministry of Gender Equality & Welfare for our Pre-Nursery, with the Early Childhood Care and Education Authority (ECCEA) and the Ministry of Education and Human Resources for the Primary School and the Private Secondary Education Authority (PSEA) for our Secondary School. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Mathematics and Design to provide strategic leadership and manage the faculty. The role includes overseeing curriculum development and quality assurance, while teaching Mathematics from Year 7 to Year 13. The postholder will lead staff, drive standards, and contribute to whole-school improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement faculty plans aligned with the school’s mission.
• Lead curriculum development and manage resources to achieve teaching goals.
• Use student performance data to drive improvements.
• Deliver a high-quality Maths curriculum aligned with IGCSE, A Level and IBDP.
• Mentor and manage the Mathematics and Design team.
• Oversee performance, appraisals, and professional development.
• Maintain high teaching standards through assessment and feedback.
• Ensure consistency in marking and reporting.
• Represent the faculty in school initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and promote the department.
• Support student well-being and progress in line with school policies.
• Deliver teaching as outlined in the Teacher Job Description.
• THE IDEAL CANDIDATE — WILL HAVE:
• A bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant subject area, with a PGCE or B.Ed.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of teaching experience in secondary education.
• Experience in using technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Previous experience in an international school setting.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• A track record of driving academic improvement and innovation.
• Ability to inspire and support colleagues to achieve shared goals.
• Enthusiasm, creativity, and a growth mindset.
• SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT — Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment.
• Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.