Director of Learning - Mathematics:

Director of Learning - Mathematics: An excellent opportunity for the right candidate to ‘join’ a good school.

Whitworth Community High School is looking for an outstanding Teacher of Mathematics, full time, to join us in our next phase of development in Learning and Teaching; building on current strengths; working with colleagues to improve classroom practice and raise aspirations and thus improve student progress and outcomes, enjoyment and engagement within Mathematics.

The successful applicant for this role will be a Mathematics specialist; a passionate advocate for high quality teaching and learning; imaginative, dynamic and energetic, and an excellent communicator committed to enhancing the life chances of our young people.

This is an exciting time to join our school. In December 2014 we were delighted to be judged as ‘Good’ by Ofsted. Headline comments include: ‘Students achieve well across the school.’ ‘Progress is good.’ ‘Students demonstrate good attitudes to learning….. they are immensely proud of their school.’ ‘Students’ spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is very strong …. behaviour is good.’ ‘A typical student comment was ‘the pride I have in my school and the uniform that I wear makes me walk taller.’ ‘The headteacher has a clear and steadfast vision for improving the school further.’ We are firmly focused on consolidating our ‘Climbing Higher’ agenda. In December 2015 Ofsted deemed all aspects of Safeguarding to be ‘exemplary’.

We are looking for a colleague who can demonstrate:

• excellent teaching skills;
• the ability to inspire and enthuse students;
• practical strategies and sound pedagogy;
• the ambition and drive to ensure all students achieve their potential

If you have vision and commitment and wish to join our Good and improving school we would like to hear from you.

We would love you to see our school in action – to be part of the teaching and learning experience; to observe the excellent relationships between staff and students which characterise the atmosphere in school; to see the impact of our respect agenda. Without exception, everyone who visits Whitworth Community High School is impressed by the warmth of welcome, the behaviour of students and the clarity of our aspiration for the future. If possible, visit our school in advance of the closing date by contacting Mrs C Oxford on 01706 343218 or via email recruitment@whitworth.lancs.sch.uk

Whitworth Community High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure (DBS).

You can download the documentation for this post online at www.lancashire.gov.uk/vacancie s, the TES website and directly from the school website www.whitworth.lancs.sch.uk  where you can obtain additional information regarding the post. Please note CV’s are not accepted.

Closing Date: Monday 21st November 2016 – 12 Noon
Interview Date: Week Beginning 28th November 2016

Whitworth Community High School
Hallfold
Whitworth
Rochdale
OL12 8TS

Tel 01706 343218

Age Range: 11-16. School size: Group 5. 608 on roll.