Teacher of Maths
Ashton Community Science College
Preston
- Expired
- Salary:
- £22,917 to £38,633
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 01/09/2018
- Apply by:
- 21 March 2018
Job overview
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 Wednesday 21st March 2018 to lhill@ashtoncsc.com.
Interviews will be held on Week commencing 9th April 2018.
Please note that we regret that we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.
Attached documents
About Ashton Community Science College
- Ashton Community Science College
- Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston
- Lancashire
- PR2 1SL
- United Kingdom
Ashton Community Science College is a co-educational secondary school located in a suburb of Preston, Lancashire. Offering places to students aged 11-16, and is a community school administered by the local authority.
Ashton Community Science College is smaller than most schools of its type. It is proud of the diversity of its intake.
Head Teacher
Sharon Asquith
Values and vision
Ashton Community Science College operates a no-excuses policy. It sets high expectations of its students in terms of hard work and behaviour. Teachers deliver a broad and balanced curriculum, with a wide range of qualifications available for students across a spectrum of interests and academic ability
Academic excellence is perhaps the secondary school’s top priority, with staff working hard to offer additional support to students who fall behind, or accelerated learning for those who require a more challenging curriculum.
Ofsted report
“Students achieve well. From below average starting points students make good progress so that by the end of Year 11, they reach standards which are average in English and above average in mathematics… Behaviour in lessons and around the college is good. Parents say, and students confirm that they enjoy coming to college. Students say they feel safe and cared for by their teachers.”
View Ashton Community Science College's latest Ofsted report
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