Head of Mathematics
St Julian's School
Newport
- Expired
- Salary:
- TMS/UPS
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2017
- Apply by:
- 29 April 2017
Job overview
This is an exciting opportunity for a determined, driven and ambitious individual who is ready to lead and drive the mathematics department to the next level.
St Julian’s is an ambitious, over-subscribed comprehensive school situated in the city of Newport. We have an excellent reputation within the local community as a result of our continuous drive to meet the needs of each individual learner. We have almost 1600 students on roll
We are looking for an excellent classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will demonstrate a passion for teaching and will show evidence they have the ability to lead and inspire our students, developing a love of learning and mathematics across the school. Evidence of leadership experience, raising standards and working within a team environment are essential requisites. The successful candidate requires the qualities necessary to ensure cohesion and consistency within the team of staff whilst not stifling individual creativity.
The Maths Department have recently enjoyed their best ever GCSE and A Level results with Year 11 gaining 57% A* - C (including 19% A* - A) and A Level results which included the majority of students gaining the higher grades. The successful candidate will lead and motivate a specialist team of 11 staff to ensure that standards continue to rise and targets are met.
The Governing Body have agreed to award a recruitment and retention allowance to the successful candidate after a fixed time period.
If you feel that you have the skills to match our requirements then please apply, highlighting specific measures that you have undertaken to raise achievement in your current position. Please support your application with a maximum 2 pages on the supporting statement. We are particularly interested to read about your experiences and achievements which have prepared you for this challenging role.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 30th April 2017. Interviews will take place on Wednesday 10th May 2017. As part of the interview process, candidates are required to teach a lesson and also undertake a range of competency based tasks.
To apply for this position, please click the “Apply Online” button below
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About St Julian's School
We are delighted to take this opportunity to welcome you to St Julian's School. We are a vibrant, successful comprehensive school, in the heart of Newport. There are approximately 1,600 young people and over 200 staff working in our building.
Our aim is to guide each of our students on their individual paths to success. Our students are encouraged and inspired by each member of staff to talk passionately about their learning. It is essential that we provide each individual with the skills necessary to achieve their ambitions.
St Julian's School prides itself on being a fully inclusive community where all students are encouraged to reach their potential and achieve their best through quality teaching and effective support. Boasting a successful past, the school strives towards an even greater future.
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