Director of Learning and Progress Mathematics

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional individual who will take responsibility for raising standards and outcomes within the Mathematics department and who will make a valuable contribution to the leadership of the College through being an associate member of the senior leadership team. You will also drive College wide improvements in teaching and learning through working with the recently established Teaching and Learning Team.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding practitioner with high expectations that are demonstrated in everything they do. They will have excellent leadership qualities, creativity, energy and will work alongside the existing Mathematics team, to bring about rapid and sustainable improvements. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing highly positive outcomes for all and will be able to demonstrate the necessary leadership skills to play a pivotal role in raising standards and school improvement.

Smith’s Wood is at a very exciting stage in its development; the College has recently undergone a significant change in leadership and a Co-Principal arrangement has been adopted. Under the leadership of the Principals there is a significant amount of work to be done to move the College forward and you will be joining a team of colleagues who are wholly committed to working together to make these gains.

Smith’s Wood is a very popular 11-18 sports college, in challenging circumstances; we are an incredibly popular choice for students and their parents. Having moved into our new, £26 million, building in September 2009, we also welcomed our first cohort of post-16 students. Pupils and staff at Smith’s Wood benefit from educational facilities that are second to none; our sports facilities really are unrivalled! The Mathematics Department forms part of the Sciences Faculty and you will be working closely with 8 other teachers in the department.

As a senior leader you will be well supported through tailored professional development appropriate to career stage, skills, experience and personal goals. Smith’s Wood is justly proud of the professional support it gives all staff and the future opportunities it offers them.

We are highly ambitious for our students; we continually strive to improve and want someone who can help us achieve that ambition. Our mission of ‘learning together, succeeding together’ is promoted through our ‘aims and values’ and practiced through ‘The Smith’s Wood Way’.

This is a great opportunity to be involved at a pivotal moment in our journey. If you have drive, resilience and ambition and want to be part of our future success we would love to hear from you.

CLOSING DATE: Friday 26th February, 12 noon
INTERVEW DATE: Week beginning 29th March.

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