Head of Department - Maths

Job Title: Head of Department – Maths

Start Date: September 2023

Salary: MPS/UPS + TLR 1C

Contract: Permanent

We are seeking to appoint an ambitious and talented Head of Department who is dedicated and keen to join our dynamic, enthusiastic and inspirational Maths team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of securing outstanding outcomes for all and will be able to demonstrate the necessary leadership skills to play a pivotal, strategic role in raising standards across the department.

Reddish Vale High School is part of South Manchester Learning Trust, expressed simply the trust is committed to personal growth and academic excellence for all pupils. At Reddish Vale High School, committed staff provide a positive and nurturing environment that inspires a passion for learning, so that every pupil progresses and thrives. Our pupils are encouraged to achieve to their best personally, academically, physically and socially. High expectations and standards are driven through teamwork and underpinned through the school’s core values of, Respect, Aspiration, Determination and Independence.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding teacher with high expectations. They will possess excellent leadership qualities and the imagination, energy and skill to craft their curriculum and their department. They will have the ability to motivate and inspire staff and pupils alike and possess the necessary drive and determination to bring about rapid and sustained improvements in teaching and learning. You should have:

• A real passion for leading teaching and learning in Maths

• The ability to inspire, challenge and motivate pupils along with the ability to manage behaviour

• Evidence of real measurable impact as a teacher/and middle leader

• A willingness to contribute to the school and multi academy trust at all levels

• A willingness to be supportive of the Maths Department drive to enable all students to achieve their full potential.

We can offer:

• A friendly, supportive and hugely talented whole staff team

• A school with an exciting future and history of continuous improvement

• Outstanding and supportive leadership at all levels

• An inclusive learning ethos

If this sounds like the job for you then come and join us.  Please visit our website for further information www.reddish.stockport.sch.uk. Completed applications should returned to e.illingworth@reddish.stockport.sch.uk quoting the post title and your name in the subject line. Please note that CVs will not be accepted.

Closing date: 8am Friday 14th April 2023

Interview date: w/c 17th April 2023

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Our School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the wellbeing of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share their commitment. An enhanced DBS is required for all successful applicants.