Head of Mathematics
The Heathland School
Hounslow
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 16 May 2024
Job overview
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT MATHEMATICS
UPS/Main Scale (Outer London Pay)
Full Time
TLR 1d (£15,690)
We have an exciting opportunity to apply for the role of Head of the Mathematics Department, starting in September 2024. The ability to teach A Level Mathematics is essential.
The Heathland School is an 11-18 oversubscribed school with over 1850 students on roll and a large (500+) Sixth Form.
At the heart of our ethos is a ‘Commitment to Excellence.’ We have always set high standards for achievement in an environment where students demonstrate courtesy, self-discipline and respect for each other.
There is a strong culture of learning across the school, and we are looking to appoint a strong and highly motivated leader with excellent communication skills, as well as vison, imagination, resilience and a commitment to collaboration.
The Mathematics Department is a large, friendly, and vibrant department. In addition to preparing students to achieve their best at GCSE and A-Level, our aim is to instil a life-long love of learning Mathematics.
Mathematics is a very popular subject in our Sixth Form and we have a large numbers of students taking courses in A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Level 3 Core Mathematics.
We are proud of our results and consistently achieve high academic progress for Mathematics, 2023 results include:
Mathematics Progress 8 Significantly above nationally and in 74th percentile
Mathematics Attainment 8 Significantly above nationally and in 79th percentile
We offer:
§ An exceptionally well-resourced department for all key stages
§ Excellent IT facilities
§ A dedicated admin assistant
§ A supportive environment working with highly motivated staff
We offer an excellent staff programme for professional development and opportunities for promotions.
If you would like to visit the school. Please contact Mrs Rahana Tickner, Headmaster’s PA RTickner@heathland.hounslow.sch.uk or telephone on 020 8572 4411 to make an appointment.
Information about the school and how to apply is available on our website under The Heathland School - Teaching Staff Vacancies
Please note references will be taken up in advance. The school is close to good transport links and has ample free parking for staff.
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About The Heathland School
The Heathland School, an ‘Outstanding’ 11-18 Co-educational Community Comprehensive School committed to delivering exceptional academic success and providing an environment where individual learners thrive and become confident, independent and informed citizens of the future.
Our traditional values coupled with our modern approach to learning, ensures our students develop into confident, ambitious learners who strive for excellence and the highest levels of achievement across all areas of school life. Our curriculum is unique, broad and provides a solid platform for Post16 study offering a wealth of academic opportunities, which mean our students remain stimulated and motivated and develop a lifelong passion for learning.
Our dedicated team of staff and dynamic teaching methods enable students to develop their own desire for intellectual enquiry, encouraging students to become lifelong learners. Beyond the classroom we offer an outstanding range of extra-curricular activities, including opportunities through our entrepreneurial and business partnerships, designed to offer students an insight into the working world and provide them with the skills they need to succeed in a rapidly changing 21st century.
Central to The Heathland School vision is a commitment to providing students with exceptional and unrivalled learning experiences within and beyond the classroom, all of which contributes to preparing them for successful futures.
The Heathland School has an established reputation as an outstanding centre of excellence and academic rigour which is reflected in our impressive alumni and record of university destinations, with students progressing onto higher education at some of the best universities in the country. To fully appreciate The Heathland Experience, we ask you to come and visit us to see what our outstanding school has to offer.
For more information about our school please visit www.heathland.hounslow.sch.uk
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