Director of Maths
Fred Longworth High School
Wigan
- Expired
- Salary:
- L10-L14 (£49,937-£55,064)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Easter or September 2019
- Apply by:
- 28 January 2019
Job overview
Governors are seeking to appoint a strong and inspirational leader to lead this important faculty through the next stage of its development. The successful candidate will have the drive and ambition to raise levels of progress across the Faculty.
Fred Longworth High School is a good school with an excellent reputation for engaging students through creative teaching and learning. Our students are keen to learn and enjoy being part of the school, leading to their excellent achievement and behaviour. There is also a relentless commitment to the professional development of staff at all levels; you would be fully supported within your new role and in preparing for promotion.
This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to make a significant contribution to our school. If you feel that you have the qualities needed we would be pleased to receive your application. You are also welcome to visit the school at any time before the formal interviews; if you wish to do so before you decide whether to apply, you should email Mrs D Marland at marlandd@flhs.wigan.sch.uk to arrange a date and time.
The closing date for applications is 3pm on Monday 28th January 2019. Interviews will be held in the week beginning 4th February 2019. Your application should include a letter (no longer than 2 sides of A4), addressing how you would aim to develop an outstanding Maths Faculty at Fred Longworth High School, together with an explanation of how your skills, qualities and experiences have helped to prepare you for this role.
The School Governing Body is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All posts are subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
Attached documents
About Fred Longworth High School
- Fred Longworth High School
- Printshop Lane, Tyldesley, Manchester
- Lancashire
- M29 8JN
- United Kingdom
Fred Longworth High School is a mainstream, co-educational secondary academy for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Tyldesley, Manchester, and there are around 1,300 pupils on its roll. The school was rated “good” by Ofsted after its last inspection in 2017. It converted to academy status in 2011.
Fred Longworth High School prides itself on its above-average exam results and is the highest performing school in the area.
Headteacher
Mr. P Davies
Values and vision
Fred Longworth High School aims to inspire all its students to achieve their best through "belonging, engaging and succeeding together". The school believes in treating each student as an individual and valuing each person’s unique talents. The curriculum has been designed to offer choice and to nurture all talents and abilities.
We have a strong tradition of achieving excellent examination results and students are given a strong head start in life. Excellent teaching is at the heart of our success. Committed and enthusiastic teachers deliver high quality, enjoyable lessons that encourage a lifelong love of learning.
Ofsted report
- Pupils receive a good and improving education
- An inclusive school community based on a sense of belonging and togetherness
- Pupils benefit fom a broad and balanced curriculum
- Pupils' behaviour around the site is excellent
- Pupils and staff speak with affection about being part of the Freddie's family
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