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Maths Teacher

Maths Teacher

The Park Community School

Barnstaple

Salary:
MPS1-UPS3
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
January 2019
Apply by:
16 November 2018

Job overview

Teacher of Maths (MPS/UPS) 

Full time, fixed term - Starting January 2019 initially until August 2019

Mathematics is a strong and key department within our school and consists of 12 full time colleagues. The department is at the heart of the school focus on Teaching & Learning with staff making regular contributions to departmental and whole school CPD.

The successful candidate will be expected to teach mathematics across the full age and ability range. The department currently offers AQA GCSE Mathematics, Further Mathematics and also GCSE Statistics within Key Stage 4. The KS3 scheme of work has been developed in line with the new GCSE to allow coverage of the key skills, themes and content across KS3 in preparation for the start of the GCSE course. 

You will be joining a strong and hard working team of colleagues who share ideas, resources and support each other. The department is housed in suited classrooms.

The school is in a strong position to move forward and build upon positive elements of the latest Ofsted report. The department is well led and managed and staff work hard to create a team ethos. Outcomes have been strong for several years, but the department is now reflecting on how to ensure appropriate progress for all. Teaching and Learning are the main focus of our development plans, with individual coaching now becoming embedded within our weekly routines.

This is a great opportunity for new entrants or experienced colleagues to join a dynamic and supportive department. 

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About The Park Community School

Nestled close to the beautiful North Devon coast and at the edge of Exmoor, The Park Community School is one of two 11-16 comprehensive schools in Barnstaple.  Park was opened in 1972 following the re-organisation of selective education in the town; however, the origins of the school date back to 1910, with the site housing both the Boys and Girls grammar schools.  Many elements of the original buildings remain and these help to link the school to its proud and strong history.

The school currently educates 1472 students, mainly from the town of Barnstaple and outlying villages.  In recent years, the popularity of the school has meant that the geographical catchment has increased, with many students now travelling some distance to join us. Most year groups are currently oversubscribed.

The school is a founding member of The Tarka Learning Partnership (TLP), an academy trust with a vision to empower young people in North Devon through learning. The Trust includes Park’s main feeder primary schools - Eden Park Academy, Sticklepath Community Primary Academy, Landkey Community Primary Academy, Roundswell Community Primary Academy, Newport Community School Primary Academy, Fremington Primary School along with North Molton Primary School. TLP also includes the Devon Primary SCITT, a partner dedicated to primary school teacher training.

TLP supports Park and ensures academic rigour, collaboration and the further development of teaching and learning. Park also has strategic alliances with the North Devon Academic Board, and is a member of South West Institute for Teaching (SWIFT) and the North Devon Teaching School Alliance. This reflects a key focus of our vision and governance to ensure continual school development.

Headteacher

Vicky Owen


Vision and values

The Park Community School’s main aim is to be the best educational facility in Devon and to earn itself a national reputation of excellence. To do this, the secondary school strives to ensure that every child discovers their passion for learning and understands that they can achieve their potential. The school aims to be a challenging, stimulating and supportive environment that allows each student to become a confident, resilient and adaptable learner.

The school provides a broad and balanced curriculum that emphasises the importance of literacy, numeracy and ICT. Students are taught how to work well in a team, as well as the importance of self-reliance and citizenship.

Ofsted report

"Pupils are aware of their responsibilities as citizens and demonstrate this by their involvement in the life of the school."

"The behavior of pupils is good. They are polite and well mannered. This contributes strongly to the calm atmosphere in the school. Relationships between staff and pupils are positive and respectful."

"The school runs smoothly on a day-to-day basis because pupils know and adhere to the high expectations of staff."

"The headteacher provides strong, clear-sighted leadership. Since his appointment, he has raised expectations at the school"

View The Park Community School’s latest Ofsted report

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