Director of Mathematics
Kenton School
Newcastle upon Tyne
- £50,151 - £55,338 per year
- Quick apply
- Expired
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 15 March 2021
Job overview
Kenton School is a vibrant and inclusive secondary school at the heart of the community in which we serve. With just over 1800 students, we are amongst the largest schools in the North East. At Kenton we are passionate about providing the very best education possible for young people in our city, our region and nationally, and our strong and committed team share our vision of ensuring all our students not only reach their potential but that they are confident, happy and resilient students who treat each other with compassion and respect.
Following an internal restructure, we have created three new Director level roles to lead progress and achievement in Mathematics, English and Science. As Director of Mathematics, you would be responsible for leading a team of 18 teachers and 1 Support Assistant Higher Level. At Key Stage 4, students study either Foundation or Higher Tier Maths with some opting to study GCSE Statistics at Higher Tier too. At KS5, we teach A-Level Maths.
If you are the person we are looking for you will be able to demonstrate:
- A proven track record of outstanding achievement in a leadership role, i.e. minimum TLR1.
- Demonstrable experience driving performance improvements in your designated curriculum or core leadership area.
- An ability to think and act strategically with sensitivity to organisational and wider political priorities to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- An ability to use data effectively and present views and opinions in discussion which contribute to positive outcomes including the ability to challenge, give feedback and accept feedback constructively.
- A proven track record of effective people, resource and financial management.
- Ability to demonstrate high expectations and to instil these in others.
This is a challenging role, but an exciting one, joining us in a role where you will not only set the direction of how we deliver Mathematics, but play a key role in shaping the future of the wider school and the community that we serve.
In return we offer the opportunity to work in our fantastically resourced work spaces, in our purpose-built PFI school building, based on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne with easy access for commuting from the A1.
Supporting information is available to download below. To apply, please click on Quick Apply where you will be taken to the application form.
Closing date: Noon on 15 March 2021
Kenton Schools Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are fully committed to ensuring that consistent effective safeguarding procedures are in place to support families.
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About Kenton School
Kenton School is a mixed, mainstream, non-denominational secondary school in Newcastle upon Tyne. It caters to students aged 11-18 and has 2,010 pupils at full capacity, including 300 in the sixth form.
Kenton School was opened to pupils and staff on 17th March 1961 as a maintained comprehensive school. After 47 years in the original buildings, the school moved into new state-of-the-art premises in 2008.
Kenton School converted to academy status in 2012. In 2014, it formed Kenton Schools Academy Trust. This multi-academy trust opened Studio West, a new studio school, in West Denton in 2014.
Principal
Sinead Green
Vision and values
Outstanding teaching and learning for all students, so that knowledge is embedded and disadvantage is not a barrier to learning. All students reach their potential, so that they are well placed for life beyond school. Ensuring confident, happy and resilient students, who treat others with compassion and respect.
Ofsted report
“The school’s work to promote the spiritual, moral, social and cultural education of pupils and to prepare them for life in modern Britain is also a real strength. Pupils discuss current affairs regularly through the systematic personal, social and health education (PSHE) curriculum.”
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