Head of Key Stage 5 Maths
Greatfields School
Barking and Dagenham
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS (Inner London) + TLR 2A
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2021
- Apply by:
- 17 May 2021
Job overview
This is an opportunity for you to work with some extraordinary and aspirational students, in a developing area of East London. The Gascoigne community is a very special place and we are privileged to be building a school at its heart. The school is driven by the dreams, aspirations and ambitions of our students and the wider community and we would love you to join us in helping us to build a school which will drastically improve the life chances of our young people.
Greatfields opened in September 2016 and will eventually grow to become a ten form entry school with 1800 pupils, including sixth form, in purpose-built new accommodation. We currently have approximately 720 students across Years 7 to 11 and we are expecting an additional 180 Year 7 students to join us in September. Aspiration is at the heart of everything we do and we believe that every child has the right and potential to achieve their ambitions.
We are looking to recruit an ambitious Head of Key Stage 5 Maths who shares our vision and ambitions for the young people of this community. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for their first position of responsibility within the department and who has experience of teaching A Level maths. The Sixth Form will be opening in September 2022 and the successful candidate will have a year to set up a challenging and effective Key Stage 5 curriculum and ensure suitable training is put in place for other teachers in the department. You will be joining a highly motivated and passionate group of staff who work tirelessly in the best interests of the students. Staff development is central to everything we do and you will receive weekly coaching sessions, a personalised CPD programme which best fits your needs and clear pathways for progression.
Please visit our website to view a short video featuring our headteacher and staff.
To apply for this role please go to our website and fill out an application form. If you would like more information about the role please feel free to contact the school on the e-mail address below.
vacancies@greatfieldsschool.com
www.greatfieldsschool.com
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS (CRB) check. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
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About Greatfields School
- Greatfields School
- Net Street, Barking
- Essex
- IG11 7QG
- United Kingdom
Greatfields School is a mixed, non-selective, non-denominational, secondary free school, situated in the Gascoigne community in Barking, East London. The school opened in September 2016 with 120 Year 7 students, and aims to grow to a 10-form entry, 11-18 school with 1,800 pupils in purpose-built new accommodation. Greatfields School is a partner school within the multi-academy educational trust – Partnership Learning.
Although Greatfields School’s priority is maximising examination success, it believes school is not just about academic study. It actively encourages all students to enjoy school and to get involved in as wide a range of activities as possible. Attendance at after school clubs is exceptionally high, with half of the students regularly staying behind to attend a club every night.
Head of School
Richard Paul
Values and vision
Greatfields School’s mission is to provide the young people of the community with a first-class education and to equip them with the skills and knowledge they will need to achieve their future dreams. Greatfields School is built on three simple principles: high quality teaching and learning for all students; a culture of positive behaviour; high aspirations for all students.
The school believes its boundaries are clear and expectations are high, which enables students to reach their full potential. Positive relationships underpin everything that it does. Greatfields School believes it is creating a school which staff and students enjoy coming to every day. There is a high level of mutual respect between staff and students which ensures a positive and calm atmosphere throughout the building and in classrooms. It wants students to enjoy their time at school whilst at the same time striving hard to achieve their goals.
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