Teacher of Mathematics with responsibility for Key Stage 3 & 2 i/c Numeracy across the curriculum
Downlands Community School
Hassocks, West Sussex
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR/UPR (West Sussex) plus TLR2b (£4,521)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 06/01/2020
- Apply by:
- 15 October 2019
Job overview
Are you a teacher who is an excellent practitioner with the skills to help students excel?
Are you an ambitious and self-motivated teacher who is ready to take responsibility for Key Stage 3 in a department that achieves outstanding outcomes and move it to its’ next stage of development?
Do you want to work in a popular and outstanding school where progress for all ability groups has been in the top quintile for Progress 8 for the last two years?
Downlands was inspected by OFSTED in November 2017 with a rating of “outstanding” in all areas. Please visit the OFTSED or School website to read the report.
The closing date for applications is noon on Wednesday 16th October with interviews to be held the following week. Visits prior to application are welcomed and encouraged.
An application form and further details can be downloaded from our website http://www.downlands.w-sussex.sch.uk under “Information – Vacancies” or from our HR Officer, email: mhill@downlands.org, or phone 01273 847734
Downlands is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to enhanced DBS and other safer recruitment checks.
About Downlands Community School
Headteacher - Mark Wignall
Downlands Community School is a mixed, comprehensive, non-denominational secondary for students aged 11-16 in Hassocks, West Sussex at the foot of the beautiful South Downs, 6 miles north of Brighton. It is a state community school with a governing body of 15 volunteers. The school currently provides 1,200 secondary places when fully subscribed.
The school has undergone extensive renovation, with a state-of-the-art teaching block, IT rooms, Music Suite and Dance Studio. Headteacher Mark Wignall was appointed in September 2016. Our Amphitheatre opened in 2019 and offers the potential for multiple different uses, from outdoor lessons and school productions to rehearsal space for local amateur dramatics groups.
Values and vision
Downlands Community School places learning at the heart of everything that we do. It focuses on valuing the surrounding environment, preparing students for 21st-century society through innovation and creativity, and educating students socially and emotionally, while striving for self-improvement and exceeding expectations. The school's aims are supported by the Downlands Association, a group of staff and parents who raise funds through a range of different events.
Students benefit from extensive opportunities for sport and PE, with access to a gym, sports hall, astroturf football pitch, fitness suite and dance studio. The school is particularly proud of the extra-curricular activities offered, including music, chess, science, technology and creative arts clubs, English clubs and the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme.
Ofsted report
“Staff cater for pupils’ needs very well. Relationships are strong and this enables pupils to thrive academically and personally. The academic curriculum is rigorous and challenging. It is enriched by provision for the arts and a strong programme of extra-curricular activities which further enhance pupils’ social, moral, spiritual and cultural understanding.”
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