Head of Mathematics
Wetherby Senior School
Westminster
- Expired
- Salary:
- Are you a talented Teacher of Mathematics, who would like to join a successful and progressive Mathematics Department?
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 22 February 2023
Job overview
Wetherby Senior School is at an exciting point in its growth and development, and we are seeking a talented individual to join us as a Head of Mathematics.
The Mathematics Department at Wetherby consists of six teachers in 2022-2023, which is the eighth year of the school. We have had five-year groups sit GCSE Mathematics and their combined results were 85% Level 7 or above and 33% Level 9. The top two sets each year also take and do well in AQA Level 2 Further Mathematics. Mathematics is a popular A level choice for our students, and we currently have three classes of A Level Mathematics and one class of A Level Further Mathematics in each of Year 12 and Year 13. We have had three year groups sit A Level Maths and their combined results were 68% A*-A. For both GCSE and A level we use the Edexcel exam board. The mathematical ability of boys at Wetherby is well above average and they are motivated problem-solvers. Small class sizes mean that teachers can give lots of individual attention in lessons.
The mathematics curriculum at Wetherby is traditional and academically rigorous; however, we aim to use technology effectively to make teaching and learning more dynamic. We also believe that boys can improve their problem-solving skills by being challenged by questions and activities that go beyond standard textbook. To that end, we ensure that all boys understand and agree to the following pledge. As a Wetherby mathematician:
· I am a problem solver and learn from attempting tough challenges.
· I am prepared to take risks: it is better to get a wrong answer than to not try.
· I respond positively to teacher feedback and learn from mistakes.
· I practise techniques in order to aid memory and to increase speed and accuracy.
In all years, we also aim to enrich and enhance the prescribed curriculum in order to instil a sense of awe and wonder of mathematics in all boys through investigations, project work, cross-curricular activities and use of technology. Extension material is inherent in our planning, and we produce weekly ‘Challenge Questions’ for all topics learnt.
About the School
Wetherby Senior School was founded in 2015 and is a member of the Alpha Plus Group of Schools. There are currently around 416 boys and this is the fourth year that the School has boys in every year group from Years 7 to 13. Our first five sets of GCSE results have been excellent and we are proud to have continued this trend with our first three sets of A level results. Our students achieved grades that allowed them to gain places at top UK Universities such as; Cambridge, LSE, Imperial, Durham and UCL and Universities aboard such as; the University of Chicago, Pompeu Fabra Barcelona and the IE Business School Madrid. As a result, the School’s size and reputation is growing rapidly and we now occupy two sites in Marylebone.
The Alpha Plus Group offers an attractive remuneration package.
Please submit applications through the Alpha Plus Portal.
Application Deadline: no later than Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at 9am. Please note we are looking to recruit as soon as possible so interviews may be held at any stage after applications are received and candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. The vacancy may be closed earlier than the specified deadline if the right candidate is found.
Safeguarding
Wetherby Senior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our students’ welfare is the responsibility of all Wetherby Senior School staff and individuals are expected to conduct themselves in a way that reflects the principles of our organisation.
The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure via the DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and will have DBS clearance. This check will be carried out alongside other relevant pre-employment checks. References will be taken up and carefully checked.
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Equal Opportunities
Wetherby Senior School wholeheartedly supports the principle of equal opportunities in employment; and actively opposes all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination on the grounds of sex, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, race (which includes colour, nationality and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, age or disability.
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About Wetherby Senior School
Wetherby Senior School is a thriving independent day school for boys aged 11-18 situated in the heart of London. Since opening in 2015 the School has grown and in September 2018 we welcomed our first cohort of Sixth Form pupils following very successful GCSE results. The School combines a rigorous academic education with an emphasis on developing the whole boy by giving him a broad educational experience and strong pastoral care.
We are an academically selective school and the main points of entry are 11+, 13+ and 16+. The School is divided into the Lower School (Years 6 to 9), Middle School (Years 10 to 11) and the Sixth Form with Heads of Section taking responsibility for each age group.
Wetherby Senior is a welcoming and dynamic place to work with a strong sense of community. The school invests in its staff with a programme of continual personal development. We seek to employ highly professional teachers with the ability and commitment to enhance the life of this School and to work effectively and collaboratively with all members of the School community to further develop the School. Our emphasis on educating the whole boy means that all members of staff, in due course, will be expected to contribute to the pastoral care of a group of students as a Form Tutor as well as contributing to the School’s co-curricular activities.
Headmaster
Joe Silvester
Our Vision
Our vision at Wetherby Senior is to provide an outstanding, progressive all-round education, supporting our pupils to achieve academically and to develop as people, fully preparing them to meet the challenges of being a young man in the twenty-first century.
Academic excellence is central to Wetherby Senior, complemented by our aim to nurture a genuine enjoyment of learning and intellectual curiosity. Our curriculum is underpinned by a learning philosophy centred on the belief that a person’s talents, ability and performance can be improved. There are currently 410 boys and individual attention is fostered through small class sizes and dedicated teaching staff.
Location
The School occupies two campuses – One on Marylebone Lane and the second on Manchester Street. Our location in the heart of London enables us to access everything the city has to offer in terms of the arts, culture, business, science and technology. We also enjoy the use of excellent sports grounds at Ealing Trailfinders.
Ofsted report
“Leaders have prioritised establishing the best possible climate for learning, the highest quality of teaching, arrangements for ensuring pupils’ welfare, health and safety, and ensuring equality of opportunity for all pupils.”
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