Head of Mathematics
Oak Wood School
Hillingdon
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS + TLR 1c, New Outer London Pay Spine
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 24 May 2017
Job overview
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference to our school and to the success of our pupils. We are looking for a well qualified and dynamic Head of Mathematics with an outstanding track record of examination success and leadership, to co-ordinate a team of six staff.
Abbotsfield School is a truly inclusive school that embraces all aspects of comprehensive education. The curriculum is well balanced and reflects the needs of the boys and the local community in that we cater for the academic and the vocational. The school is a Specialist School in Mathematics and Computing with Applied Learning as a second specialism.
It is an exciting time to join Abbotsfield as we are starting a rebuilding project that will see a completely new school building due to be opened in January 2018 when the school will become co-educational.
If you are an outstanding teacher and have the ability to motivate pupils and staff, raise levels of achievement across the department and school and want to teach in a supportive atmosphere then this is the job for you.
To discover more about this exciting opportunity and for an information pack please contact our retained consultant, John Byrne at Capita Education on 020 7202 0031 or email him john.byrne3@capita.co.uk
We will interview candidates on a continuously rolling basis, so please apply as soon as possible.
Abbotsfield is fully committed to Safeguarding and an enhanced CRB disclosure is an essential requirement for all posts at the school.
Closing date: Monday 25 May 2017
About Oak Wood School
Oak Wood is a vibrant, innovative and aspirational community where students are encouraged to aim high to achieve their personal goals. We are an oversubscribed 11-18 mixed comprehensive Foundation School that serves its local community in Hillingdon with over 1000 students.
Oak Wood School is situated in the centre of Hillingdon and serves a diverse catchment area. The cultural, faith and social diversity of the school is a great strength, and it is expected that successful applicants will be able to demonstrate a real commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities issues and achievement for all. Oak Wood School is very popular with over 200 students in the current Year 7.
At Oak Wood School we value the achievements of every pupil and student no matter what their abilities or talents. Young people are at the heart of all that we do. We are a truly comprehensive school and celebrate our diversity. Our high expectations of every pupil, and a caring, respectful and supportive core ethos – We Dream, We Learn, We Grow – propels us constantly to advocate that pupils and students are not limited in their choices.
We are extremely proud of our pupils. They are confident, articulate and thoughtful pupils who continually impress with their talents and energy. We regularly celebrate the many and varied successes of individuals and groups and are proud of our inclusive approach. It goes without saying that we want every pupil who joins us to develop into a successful young adult, but we also want to empower them to determine what success looks like for themselves. What is right for one is not necessarily right for another. It is important that each child has the chance to forge their own pathway, both while they are with us and beyond.
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