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Head of Faculty - Maths

Head of Faculty - Maths

Barnes Wallis Academy

Lincolnshire

  • Expired
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
7 July 2019

Job overview

You will lead the department of Mathematics and act as the core Leader for this subject area and be responsible for leading, managing, supporting and monitoring the work of the departmental team to secure effective leadership and management of the department and high standards of staff performance.

We require, for a September 2019 start, an enthusiastic and highly committed person who will be an excellent leader of Mathematics.  Whilst the initial role is in Barnes Wallis Academy there is great scope to progress to different schools and roles across the Trust allowing staff opportunities for Post-16 teaching, leadership positions and the chance to take on network-wide responsibilities such as a Subject Lead where desired.

The Academy is pleasantly situated within the villages of Coningsby and Tattershall in Lincolnshire and our aim is to be the heartbeat of these villages. Our size undoubtedly helps to create a strong feeling of togetherness that contributes to the ease of relationships between students, parents/carers and staff.

Who we are looking for:

  • Have the capacity to generate energy and enthusiasm for learning
  • Be able to raise achievement through motivating, challenging and inspiring our students;
  • Be a reflective and resilient practitioner
  • Have a commitment to inclusion;
  • Help foster a culture of high expectations and achievement within the department;
  • Have a commitment to the school’s ethos and vision
  • Be able to establish strong relationships with students and staff
  • Model professional standards across all areas of work.

Salary and benefits

  • Competitive
  • Teachers’ Pension Scheme
  • An excellent provision for your professional development and Leadership Development programme

About the Trust

Our network of 34 unique and diverse academies is committed to becoming the top performing multi-academy trust (MAT) in the country. We pride ourselves on our academic rigour, driven by talented, dedicated and inspiring teachers who help our students to fulfil their true potential.

If you share our vision and really want to make a difference please submit your application to have the opportunity to be a part of our organisation.

Apply now by visiting our website.  Please note that we cannot accept CVs without a completed application form.

Please note that interviews will take place week commencing 20th May 2019.

About Barnes Wallis Academy

+44 1526 342379

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The Barnes Wallis Academy is a mixed, mainstream, state secondary school located in Tattershall, Lincolnshire.  It caters to students aged 11 to 16 and has a growing roll with approximately 470 students currently. 

The Barnes Wallis Academy was founded in 1954 and was previously named Gartree Community School.  It began as a foundation school administered by Lincolnshire County Council and converted to academy status on 1st September 2014.  The school is now sponsored by the David Ross Education Trust but continues to coordinate with Lincolnshire County Councils for admissions.  In 2017 the Academy gained a “good” rating from Ofsted with personal development, behaviour and welfare being graded outstanding.

Executive principal 

James Scarrott 

Vision and values 

The Barnes Wallis Academy aims to provide a curriculum that excites learners and meets their intellectual needs.  Teachers strive to produce students who are resilient, confident and healthy, with the ability and desire to make the world a better place.  Every student is encouraged to positively contribute to the wider community. 

The Academy implements policies that respect an individual’s well-being and dignity, provide opportunities for success and acknowledge good efforts as well as personal achievement.  The school’s ethos is "Educational excellence for the community" and it aims to broaden horizons. 

The staff and students are proud to be an integral part of the local community and are actively involved in local events.  The Academy has a culture of celebration of achievement and places a high emphasis on the well-being of its students and their pastoral care.

English, maths and science are emphasised in the curriculum.  Humanities, arts, languages, technology and vocational qualifications are also available.  Vocational qualifications include BTEC Sport, BTEC Child’s Play, Learning and Development and BTEC Performing Arts. The curriculum also addresses global issues, the environment and economic awareness.

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