Head of Faculty, Maths and Computing

We are looking for a Maths teacher who is utterly passionate about their subject to lead our faculty from September 2024.  The sky is the limit with the faculty, as it is packed with fabulous teachers, has a great team spirit and is popular and highly respected by our students, who achieve very highly. 

The successful applicant will be an excellent Maths teacher with high academic standards. They will be a caring, collaborative, and wise leader who will embody the values and ethos of our school and will relish the opportunity to lead a real ‘flagship’ faculty, whilst contributing to wider whole-school strategy. The role is supported by a Computing Head of Department and Maths TLR roles. 

Within the Maths and Computing Faculty you will experience:

·        Exceptional students who consistently attain outstanding results and make teaching an absolute pleasure. As our staff say, “Teaching doesn’t get better than this”

·        A positive place to work with excellent facilities and IT resources

·        A supportive and highly capable, friendly and committed teaching team

·        Excellent opportunities for professional development, including a proactive and highly regarded CPD programme.

·        London Fringe allowance

·        Use of staff gym; free staff yoga and fitness classes on site; staff discounts at local shops and restaurants in Little Chalfont, local theatres discounts when available, two-week October half term

·        The best advert, however, for working at Dr Challoner’s High School will always be our hugely rewarding students and lovely, community-minded staff – this is a genuinely great place to work!

Dr Challoner's High School is a leading selective state grammar school for girls, with a strong academic tradition and an ambitious outlook for the future. The school has a broad vision for education and is characterised by a highly purposeful pursuit of personal bests with a keen sense of fun bubbling under the surface. Challoner’s girls are articulate, courteous, sparky, hard-working and achieve highly in all areas. The school was graded Outstanding by Ofsted in November 2023 and was also rated as ‘leading’ in all categories by Challenge Partners last year.

Responsible to: Deputy Headteacher

Salary / Allowances applicable: UPS / MPS TLR 1.1 (currently £11,285)

Start Date: September 2024

Application Deadline: Noon, Monday 22 April 2024

Interview Date: Thursday 25th April

An information pack is available from the Vacancies section of the school website or from jo.barnes@challonershigh.com

We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Dr Challoner’s High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Please refer to our website where you can view our Child Protection and Safeguarding, Recruitment and Equalities

Policies; all of our polices are available at www.challonershigh.com

The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.