Maths Teacher

Ref: 164182

The Governors wish to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and well-qualified teacher of Mathematics to join a thriving faculty. Ashton Community Science College is an 11-16 mixed school with 680 pupils on roll and was rated as Good by Ofsted in the last inspection in 2013.

There are 6 full time Maths staff each with their own classroom. All Maths classrooms are equipped with a Promethean interactive whiteboard and the department has recently bought new textbooks for all KS3 and 4 classes to fulfil the needs of the new curriculum.

The Maths department are a close group who work together and support one another, constantly reflecting on their own practice and support, encourage and inspire each other both formally and informally on a daily basis. They are forward thinking, innovative and supportive of change and new approaches. We are looking for a teacher who is inspired by the opportunity to work with colleagues who genuinely want to improve the experiences and outcomes for all students and deliver a curriculum in Maths which inspires and enables students to perform at their best in a safe and supportive environment.

We would welcome applications from NQTs, recently qualified teachers and experienced teachers who have an enthusiasm for their subject and for working with young people. They should have a real interest in a wide range of teaching and learning approaches and enjoy working in a team. Should you choose to apply then please ensure that the enclosed Lancashire County Council application form is completed fully. A CV is not required. Supporting statements should be no longer than 2 sides of A4, 12 point font and should address how you approach your teaching and the contribution you would make to the Maths department as well as life at Ashton Community Science College as a whole.

Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies. Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Friday 2nd February 2018 to lhill@ashtoncsc.com.

Interviews will be held on Wednesday 7th February 2018. Please note that we regret that we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.  You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Lancashire County Council has a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available to all applicants upon request.

Informal discussion: Mr Woodcock - Head of Maths Faculty.

Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice.  You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs  or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.

Interview date: 7 February 2018.

Application forms: The Headteacher at the school.

Closing date: 2 February 2018.