Deputy Head of Maths

Bury Church of England High School

Deputy Head of Maths

T1 – T9 (£30,000 - £46,525)

Plus, TLR 2b (£5,349)

1.0 FTE

Permanent *part time will be considered*

Required 1st September 2024 or Earlier if Possible

Are you prepared to work collaboratively and openly for the benefit of young people? 

If so, Bury Church of England High School would love to hear from you!

Bury C of E High School has recently joined the Bishop Fraser Trust, a C of E multi academy trust established in 2017. This is an exciting time to join us as it provides a great opportunity to work closely with the other schools in the MAT; sharing good practice and building on our ongoing progress.

 Main Duties:

• Deputise for the Head of Mathematics in their absence.
• Assist the Head of Mathematics in leading the mathematics department.
• Be responsible and accountable for all aspects of the leadership and management of Teaching and Learning in a Key Stage in the Mathematics department.
• To raise standards across all groups of learners contributing to the highest outcomes for all
• To support the delivery of the whole school numeracy strategy

The successful candidate will be someone who:

• have an enthusiasm for Maths, which motivates and supports other staff and encourages a shared understanding of the contribution Maths can make to all aspects of pupils’ lives
• have a clear vision for the future of Maths and strategies for achieving it
• be an enthusiastic and innovative team player with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to achieving high standards within a successful department.
• be an excellent classroom practitioner
• have a clear understanding of the characteristics of high quality teaching and be able and willing to teach across the whole age and ability range
• quickly build rapport and effective professional relationships with both our young people and colleagues
• actively share good practice and seek to explore ways to improve their own and others’ teaching
• understand that behaviour management starts with the quality of teaching in the classroom
• demonstrate personal resilience and role model those personal qualities we wish to instil in our young people

In return we can offer:

• a supportive and encouraging staff team
• a paid premium to a Healthcare Cash Plan to claim back contributions towards dental, optical and other medical costs
• 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme

Application information:

For more information visit our website www.burychurch.bury.sch.uk or contact our Business Operations Team on 0161 762 0997 or by emailing hr@burychurch.bury.sch.uk

To apply please click on 'Quick Apply' to complete the application form. Please do not send CV’s as they will not be considered.

The Bishop Fraser Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to child protection screening including an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and also past employment checks. We are an equal opportunities employer. References will be sought prior to interview.

Closing date: Monday 20th May 2024 @ 9.00am

Interviews: Thursday 23th May 2024