Deputy Head of Maths
Desborough College
Maidenhead
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS + negotiable TLR payment
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- January 2018
- Apply by:
- 22 October 2017
Job overview
A position has arisen for an ambitious, talented teacher to join a high-performing team and to improve the department even further. A Level Maths and Further Maths teaching is available. Our summer results were excellent:
- 90% Level 4 +
- 75% Level 5 +
- Progress 8 + 0.96
Desborough College is a school where behaviour is outstanding and students are keen to learn. We provide excellent training and development opportunities for our staff.
To apply for this post applicants are invited to submit an Application Form with a covering letter providing details of previous experience. The Application Form can be found on our website at www.desborough.org.uk. Please return completed forms to the Principal at paulfrazer@desborough-college.net
Closing date: Monday 23 October 2017
Interviews: Monday 30 October 2017
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Attached documents
About Desborough College
Desborough College is a thriving and rapidly growing secondary school for boys, with a co-educational Sixth Form. We have a strong and inclusive ethos and high expectations in terms of behaviour and attainment for all. Our school is situated a short walk from Maidenhead train station with good links to London and Reading. It is situated in Maidenhead in Berkshire, and there are 889 students in total.
Principal
Andy Murdoch
Values and vision
Desborough College’s crest reads “Strenuis Ardua Cedunt”, which translates as “Difficulties Yield to Diligence”. The school values single-sex education and believes that this provides a learning environment in which boys can thrive and excel.
The secondary school has links with Radley College, another boys’ school. This partnership offers the students of Desborough College unique opportunities to participate in activities with Radley’s staff and students, including joint lectures, sports coaching sessions and other extra-curricular activities.
Desborough College has four houses, promoting a healthy competitive edge between each house. The school endeavours to ensure each individual completes their school life with courage, respect, a good sense of fun, honesty, integrity and humility.
Ofsted report
“Students are happy in the college and say they feel safe and enjoy lessons. Their behaviour is consistently good and they are always willing to work together in lessons. Their enjoyment of school is supported by high attendance figures. Teachers have made good and rapid progress in raising standards across all year groups. Teaching is good overall and there is some that is outstanding in mathematics, drama and art.”
Please note that you are wholly responsible for fact checking in respect of the information provided by schools. Please also check for the latest visa and work permit requirements that may apply. Tes is not responsible for the content of advertisements or the policies adopted by advertising schools. Tes asks that all schools follow Tes' Fair Recruitment Policy.