Head of Mathematics
Peter Symonds College
Hampshire
- £27,177 - £44,256 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- plus management responsibility allowance of £10,532
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2023
- Apply by:
- 16 April 2023
Job overview
This is a rare and exciting opportunity for an outstanding teacher to join our College as Head of Mathematics and develop and secure the best outcomes for our students in the biggest department in the College. There are currently over 1500 students studying A level Mathematics, Further Maths, Statistics and GCSE Mathematics. You will have an excellent record of teaching to the 16-19 age group and the ability to lead a large team of staff to maintain and improve already high standards of teaching and learning. You will be able to demonstrate the impact of successful leadership in raising student attainment in your current role and will be joining a supportive team who look to drive standards across the College.
Closing date: 23:59 Sunday 16th April 2023
Interview date: Wednesday 26th April 2023
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About Peter Symonds College
Peter Symonds College is a sixth form provider in Winchester, Hampshire with approximately 4,000 students aged 16-19, the majority of whom are studying A level. There is also a thriving adult provision with around 3,000 enrolments each year, ranging from leisure to HE and including teacher training. The College has two co-educational boarding houses accommodating over 70 students, including those from the Falklands Islands overseas territory.
The town of Winchester has a population of 45,000, and is known for its landmark cathedral and for an exceptional range of cultural activities. It is frequently cited in surveys as one of the best places to live in the UK. The College is a five minute walk from Winchester rail station.
Principal
Sara Russell
Values and vision
'Counting in Ones' is our motto and is the key principle which guides everything we do. Value added is good and the large majority of our students progress to higher education, many to Russell Group universities. A large number of our students each year, usually around fifty, are able to secure places at the prestigious Oxford and Cambridge Universities. Pastoral support is well resourced and students also benefit from an unusual range of music, sporting and other enrichment opportunities.
Ofsted
“Capacity to improve is outstanding. The outstanding performance identified at the last inspection has been maintained and aspects improved. Leadership and management are excellent and staff at all levels share a commitment to achieving the best for individual students. Managers and teachers are reflective and self-critical. Quality assurance procedures are highly effective in promoting continuous improvement.”
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