Head of Maths

We are looking for an outstanding Head of Maths to join our continually developing school from the Autumn Term (September), 2023. The successful candidate must have qualified teacher status (QTS) and the necessary experience to work with children of the relevant age, between 5 and 15. The successful candidate will be creative and engaged, have good interpersonal skills, provide an example of excellent good practice and fully participate in the life of this successful and popular school.

They would manage a small team of colleagues and have responsibilities to lead, maintain and develop high quality Maths provision across the school. The successful applicant will work closely with and report to the Academic and Senior Leadership Teams.

About the school.

Established in 1987, Abercorn School is an independent, co-educational day school for pupils aged 2-15 set across multiple prestigious Central London locations, including a newly open Senior School in Paddington Street, Marylebone. We have recently expanded our School provision up to GCSE level and potentially A level and welcomed our first Year 9 cohort from September 2022.

The School aims to offer its pupils the best start in education by providing a friendly, caring and inspiring academic atmosphere where a true love of learning is nurtured and from which pupils can go on to successfully gain places at a range of selective senior schools. Abercorn School strongly believes in empowering children to teach them the skills to become independent lifelong learners. Our practice focuses highly on child initiated learning, listening to and interacting with children to find out their interests and develop a passion for learning. We encourage a culture of collaboration to communicate and develop ideas and to think critically and creatively.

Applications

Applications should be made on the official application form and emailed to Mr Ewan Macfarlane at hr@abercornschool.com. All candidates should be suitable qualified in line with the Job Description and Person Specification, as above. Candidates must also complete a suitability declaration form.

The deadline for applications will be the 24th of February; however we welcome early applications and will consider holding interviews on a rolling applications basis and before the closing date. Further information will be made available to short listed candidates.

Further information will be made available to short listed candidates.

We actively support equality and opportunity. Abercorn School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff, board members and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. All appointments are also subject to the receipt of references which the School considers satisfactory. All applicants must provide evidence of eligibility to work in the UK.

For further information, please contact Mr Ewan Macfarlane at hr@abercornschool.com or on 020 7723 8700.

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