Director of Mathematics (Senior Leader): Brighton, East Sussex

Director of Mathematics (Senior Leader)

Pay scale: Leadership L9 – L13

A fantastic opportunity for a passionate mathematics specialist to join a thriving, fully inclusive and ambitious school located on the northern outskirts of Brighton. We are looking for a dynamic and driven Director of Mathematics to lead our Mathematics department and join our school Senior Leadership Team.

Sitting at the heart of our community, we are an energetic, proud and successful school. We have an unshakeable faith in the power of high-quality teaching and want the very best for each and every student. We are passionate about education and relentless in our pursuit of improved standards and outcomes. We believe that all children can achieve. We place great importance on high quality relationships, teamwork and a ‘can do attitude’.

Our Mathematics department is dedicated to delivering an aspirational curriculum to all pupils using effective teaching and learning strategies so that all students make good progress. As a team we collaborate, support and challenge each other.

The Director of Mathematics has strategic oversight of teaching, learning and assessment within the Mathematics department which includes GCSE Statistics. This is a Senior Leadership role and involves working with senior colleagues, including the Headteacher, to set the school’s direction and ensure our values and ethos permeate across the whole school. Your professional development will also be a key priority and you will have the support of a network of highly skilled and experienced Senior Leaders.

If you are a positive, reflective and determined leader we would very much like to hear from you.

To apply please download the application form available on the school’s website http://www.patchamhigh.brighton-hove.sch.uk/school-information-2/vacancies/    

If you have any questions or would like to arrange a visit, please contact Elise Holmes, Headteacher’s PA by email eholmes@patchamhigh.org.uk or by telephone 01273 543484

Patcham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to have a staff body that matches the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. We are open to flexible working.

*We reserve the right to interview on application or before the Easter break should a suitable candidate become available and we have the right to withdraw this advert prior to the closing date.

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Closing date*: Monday 15th April 2024 at 12 noon

Interview date*: Soon after the closing date