COURSE OVERVIEW
Build the confidence to lead a mathematics department, develop your team and shape students’ mathematical experiences.
Our New and Aspiring Heads of Mathematics course is designed for teachers who are in the early stages of leading a maths department, as well as those aiming to progress into a Head of Maths role in the future.
Over six months, this course provides dedicated time to reflect on your leadership approach, learn from experienced tutors and connect with other teachers who are navigating similar responsibilities and ambitions.
You will explore practical strategies for leading and developing colleagues, creating a positive departmental culture and supporting high-quality mathematical experiences for your students. The programme also encourages you to think beyond the day-to-day demands of the role, considering how curriculum, enrichment and progression can contribute to a thriving mathematics department.
Throughout the course, you’ll have access to high-quality course-specific teaching and learning resources, helping you put new ideas into practice in your own setting.
3 in-person sessions
The course runs over six months, with three in-person sessions taking place at the London Mathematics Society.
You will also have one year of access to course-specific resources online via MEI’s learning platform, Integral.
Summary
| Format | In-person |
| Audience | Teachers |
| Duration | 6 Months |
| Sessions | 3 |
| Time: | 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Cost | Free to state-funded teachers; £345 otherwise |
Curriculum: 11-16 Mathematics, A level Mathematics, A level Further Mathematics, Core Maths
Focus: Leadership, Curriculum Planning
Dates and Information
This course only runs twice across the academic year; once in the Autumn, and once in the Summer.
The next course will start on Tuesday, 6 October.
What you will learn
Explore what it means to lead a mathematics department, building confidence to manage the responsibilities, decisions and relationships involved in the Head of Maths role.
Develop Your Leadership Approach
Reflect on your role as a leader of a mathematics department, considering how your values, behaviours and decision-making influence the direction and culture of your team.
Learn From Maths Experts and Peers
Engage with tutors and peers to explore different approaches to leadership, share experiences and gain insight on how to effectively navigate the head of maths role with confidence.
Lead and Develop Your Department
Consider strategies for supporting colleagues and shaping curriculum decisions, including transition from GCSE to post-16 and progression pathways for students.
“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.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Your common questions and concerns answered
The DfE provides funding so that places on this course are free to teachers from state-funded schools and colleges in England. For those who do not meet this criterion, the course fee of £345 will apply.
Priority will be given to teachers in state-funded schools and colleges in England. Where we have spare capacity, we extend our support to other teachers and operate a waiting list.
New or aspiring Heads of Mathematics. The course may also be suitable for teachers in 11-16 schools who want to broaden their understanding of departmental leadership and progression into post-16 mathematics.
The focus of this course is on leadership, and although there will be some subject content included, it will be for the purposes of demonstrating active learning techniques to share with your department rather than to enable you to teach this content specifically.
If you require even greater focus on subject knowledge, we suggest our suite of Subject Knowledge Live courses.
If the current course dates are not suitable, please check back for future listings or stay informed about upcoming course dates.
If this course is not quite what you are looking for, you may like to consider:
When a course is open for applications, please click the Application button on this page to apply. You will need to create a myMEI account if you don’t already have one. You will need to select the event you wish to attend from the registration form.
As part of the AMSP, you can also register for free resources via MEI’s Integral learning platform.
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