Head of Mathematics
The Beaconsfield School
Buckinghamshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS / UPS London Fringe + TLR 1C
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Flexible for the right candidate, will consider February, Easter or September 2022
- Apply by:
- 13 December 2021
Job overview
We are looking to appoint a permanent, full time Head of Mathematics to lead a team of dedicated staff in delivering consistently high-quality teaching and learning and to ensure all our students make excellent academic progress.
The department is comprised of seven members of staff, including the Head of Department. Currently there are six GCSE classes and one A-Level class. Our key stage 4 and 5 results have been on a three year upward trend, with progress 8 results in 2021 being +0.38. The Department benefits from a weekly timetabled collaborative planning period.
We have high expectations of staff, as we do of students, but we are a school where teamwork and enjoyment are central to our success.
We share a desire and understanding of how to succeed and aim to provide an environment that is stimulating to students and staff alike. We understand that this can only be achieved by investing in our staff and ensuring they are supported in their own professional development.
The successful applicant will be an innovative, motivational and experienced leader who will enjoy building on the success of the respected and well-resourced Mathematics department. You will be joining a highly skilled team with a genuine commitment to making a real impact on individuals through the highest standards of teaching and professional practice.
The Beaconsfield School has good road links to London, Reading, Maidenhead and Oxford – situated just 5 minutes from the M40 and a 10-minute walk from Beaconsfield Train Station.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the school and ask to speak to Caroline Legg, Deputy Headteacher. For further information about the school please visit our website www.beaconsfield.bucks.sch.uk the vacancy section can be found under About Us.
- Visits to the school will be arranged w/c 6 December 2021
- Closing date for applications is 9am, Monday 13 December 2021
- Interviews will be held on Wednesday 15 December 2021
We reserve the right to close the application deadline earlier if necessary
Due to Covid-19 interviews may be conducted via TEAMS, Zoom, and phone or at school adhering to social distancing. Any related and relevant documentation will need to be scanned and emailed to the school prior to interview.
Completed Teaching Staff application forms should be sent FAO: Jenny Buckman to HR@beaconsfield.school
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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About The Beaconsfield School
- The Beaconsfield School
- Wattleton Road, Beaconsfield
- Buckinghamshire
- HP9 1SJ
- United Kingdom
The Beaconsfield School is a vibrant and innovative school that is committed to enhancing the life chances of every student, through high expectations and first class teaching. We create a positive atmosphere where individuals are given every opportunity to flourish and make excellent progress. We are an inclusive school that challenges and nurtures individuals to help them reach their full potential. We pride ourselves on providing students with positive learning experiences within the curriculum and through our extensive extra-curricular programme. The programmes involve a wide range of arts and leisure activities, and we encourage our students to take part. All of the extra curricular clubs help our students develop confidence and some lead to accredited qualifications. We want our students to enjoy their education, do well academically, develop their love of learning and develop personally and socially as active citizens in our community. There is a strong ethos of community where students are expected to help others and take an active part in the life of the school.
We offer our staff:
- Access to an in house teaching coach.
- Own laptop and dedicated teaching area.
- Access to our in house Yammer feed on Teaching and learning.
- First class training and development using John Hattie's principles of visible learning.
- A dedicated teacher work space for joint planning and marking.
- A staff common room with a cake Friday ( healthy options available as well!)
- A friendly supportive staff who work collaboratively to ensure we all develop.
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