Assistant Head of Maths (Key Stage 3 Leader)
Smestow Academy
Wolverhampton
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£23,720-£39,406) plus TLR2b (£4,500)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 25 February 2019
Job overview
An exceptional opportunity for a talented teacher/leader to join our school as we strive to become outstanding, supported by our sponsors, the University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust.
Smestow School is a vibrant, successful and happy school in Castlecroft, Wolverhampton. We have high expectations and are very ambitious for our staff and students and we are currently seeking to appoint a like-minded person to the position of Assistant Head of Maths, taking the lead across Key Stage 3. We are in the prestigious position of belonging to the University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust and therefore have strong links with the University which brings fantastic opportunities for staff and students.
Our school has recently appointed new leadership and has begun its journey to become outstanding. We are passionate about providing a first-class education for our students, which means ensuring both academic success at GCSE and A Level whilst also developing students’ personal skills and providing a wide range of opportunities outside of the classroom. We have 900 students on role and are looking to expand in the future, with ambitions of becoming the first choice for secondary education across the area. We pride ourselves on our strong tradition of being a community school who hold values of Purpose, Respect, Integrity, Resilience, Determination and Enthusiasm as hugely important.
If you are seeking a new challenge in an organisation which is committed to “Striving for Excellence”, which values and respects staff and invests heavily in professional development for them then please apply to join us at Team Smestow!
Summary of Role:
• To be a driven, ambitious and highly effective leader within the Maths Department and school
To fulfil the Professional Standards for Teacher, by teaching Maths across KS3 and 4, with the opportunity for KS5 teaching as appropriate.
• To monitor and support the overall progress and development of students as a teacher and as a Form Tutor including the personal development dimension
• To facilitate and encourage a learning experience which provides students with the opportunity to achieve their individual potential, including creating an excellent climate for learning.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
Suitably qualified and experienced person (see job description) with ambition and commitment to make a difference in a vibrant and happy school.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Suitably qualified and experienced person see Personal Specification.
WHAT WE OFFER
Bespoke leadership CPD to succeed within this role and to develop your skills towards future leadership opportunities. A strong professional support network of dedicated and ambitious individuals. Funded Masters Degree study through the University of Wolverhampton. Bespoke CPD for the role and the opportunity to engage in development towards future career ambitions (eg subject leadership, T&L leadership according to the candidates requirements).
The University of Wolverhampton Multi Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to satisfactory references which will be requested prior to the interview, an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, medical check, evidence of qualifications, plus verification of the right to work in the UK.
Closing date for applications is: Monday 25th February 2019 at 9.00am
Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 27th February 2019
For more information about our school please see our website (https://www.smestow.org) or contact Hayley McGee (01902 539500) to arrange a visit.
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About Smestow Academy
- Smestow Academy
- Windmill Crescent, Castlecroft, Wolverhampton
- West Midlands
- WV3 8HU
- United Kingdom
From January 2023 Smestow Academy joined Matrix Academy Trust and embarked upon an exciting journey of rapid school improvement as experience by other schools who have previously joined the Trust.
The school is a mixed 11-18 comprehensive situated in a pleasant residential area next to attractive countryside. There are approximately 670 pupils on roll with a Sixth form provision. We are highly ambitious for our staff and pupils and fully embrace the idea that success is achieved together for all of our community.
Smestow is proudly a truly multi-cultural comprehensive school. The intake spans the full ability range and we have pupils from a rich mix of cultural backgrounds that all work together extremely well as one community. We are working hard to drive our pupils progress attainment levels to push above national figures and to become within the top 20% of schools in the country.
We offer pupils a broad and balanced curriculum in Key Stage 3, and a wide variety of option choices in Key Stage 4 and Sixth Form. We are committed to bringing out the best in every one of our pupils and therefore support their academic study with a very strong programme of safeguarding, personal and skills development work and opportunities outside of the classroom. We are very keen to expand this aspect of our work and encourage staff to embrace their own interests to inspire our pupils.
We have a strong pastoral system, with Heads of House and an excellent pastoral support structure, all working to support pupils to achieve the very best and enjoy their time at school.
Our motto is 'success is achieved together' and is based upon developing strong relationships between staff and pupils to create a strong collaborative approach. Through our house system pupils feel a sense of identity with Smestow and have a strong feeling of community. Staff are well supported and parental involvement is very good.The staff work hard and are rewarded with investment into their CPD opportunities.
If you are interested in working in a vibrant, supportive, ambitious school, we would be very keen to receive your application. We welcome applications from ambitious and highly motivated individuals who want to make a significant difference to pupils lives and be part of the transformational journey of a school with ambitions to achieve a national reputation for the outstanding work we do.
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