Head of Mathematics

Ref: 170462 

Are you ready to step into leadership? Are you ready to lead a highly motivated and dynamic team of maths teachers? Would you relish the opportunity to work within a supportive team and contribute to our school's success? 

Millfield Science and Performing Arts College is a vastly oversubscribed and successful 11 to 16 school on a journey to outstanding. Our motto is to 'Create Bright Futures' for all our students and we have a commitment to staff wellbeing, workload and regular, high-quality CPD. 

We have one clear aim: To be exceptional. 

Vacancy: Head of Mathematics, L6 to L10 (starting point can be agreed at interview)

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, ambitious and dynamic leader who is committed to ensuring every child is stretched and challenged to reach their full potential. To reflect the importance of this role, the successful candidate will be appointed on the leadership pay scale. The school seeks to recognise and retain high-quality leaders and therefore the successful candidate would have the opportunity for further promotion, if they show outstanding leadership within the maths department. 

This vacancy would suit a new or experienced leader, who is driven to ensure the best outcomes for all students. 

We are proud of our students; their behaviour is excellent, and they want to learn and be successful.

Millfield is a school where teachers and leaders can flourish; hard work is recognised and rewarded.

We can offer you an induction and support programme, this includes a 'buddy' leader in another department. You will have access to weekly CPD that is designed and delivered by colleagues who understand the school and our aims. You will have regular opportunities to collaborate with other colleagues in our successful Teaching and Learning meetings; we have a commitment to our teachers' professional development.

For more information please contact the Headteacher's PA, Mrs Hall, on 01253 865929 admin@millfield.lancs.sch.uk or visit our website www.millfield.lancs.sch.uk

This school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS clearance with barred list check will be required for this post which the school will arrange.  This school also follows the Equal Opportunities Policy of Lancashire County Council.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'.

Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.

Informal discussion: Please contact Mrs Regan - Headteacher at the school. 

Interview date: 17 October 2019.

Shortlisting date:  8 October 2019.

Application forms: Return forms to the Headteacher at the school.

Closing date: 7 October 2019.