Assistant Headteacher with responsibility for Maths

The governors are seeking to appoint a dynamic, talented and forward thinking professional, with experience of leading a successful and aspirational maths department. This new strategic role is for an inspirational leader who is able to make a significant contribution to the school’s continued drive for excellence.

You will lead and manage Maths staff and teach students up to A level, as well as working as an integral member of the school’s leadership team. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the design and commissioning of a £33m new building for the school.

The successful candidate will:

• Possess excellent teaching skills and a commitment to high quality learning experiences for all students.
• Have vision, innovative ideas and the proven ability to think strategically.
• Have experience of leading successful whole school improvement.
• Possess excellent leadership, management and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of motivation and personal ambition.
• Promote and develop the strong Catholic ethos of the school.

All members of the senior leadership team have responsibilities relating to raising attainment and achievement, the development of teaching and learning, curriculum provision, and staff development. Specific roles and responsibilities will depend on the particular strengths of the successful candidate.

Our school is situated on the Cumbrian coast on the edge of the Lake District National Park and not as remote as you might imagine! It is an easy drive to work along some of the most scenic roads in the UK and living in Cumbria might be just the lifestyle change to suit you and your family.

For an application form and information pack please contact: Mrs Jean Green, PA to the Headteacher at the school. E-mail enquiries are most welcome: jean.green@st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

Closing date for applications: 12 noon on 3rd May 2016
Interviews: 12th May 2016 (tbc)

All information is available in electronic form from the school website: www.st-benedicts.cumbria.sch.uk  

St Benedict’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. The Diocese of Lancaster has an equal opportunities policy.

ST BENEDICT’S CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
Incorporating West Cumbria Catholic Sixth Form Centre
Red Lonning, Whitehaven, Cumbria CA28 8UG
Tel: 01946 692275

11-18 VA NOR 960, including 154 in the 6th form