Head of Mathematics
Idsall School
Shropshire
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Job overview
Head of Mathematics
Required April or September 2020
TLR £11,500
A unique opportunity has arisen for an outstanding inspirational teacher of mathematics who is excited by the prospect of leading a vibrant and successful team of maths specialists who are dedicated to the progress of all students.
The departmental results in 2019 were, at KS4, Grade 4+ 81% Grade 5 + 56%. At KS5 A-level Maths was 55% A*-B and 61% A*-C. Further Maths was 80% A*-B.
The mathematics department are a committed team who work well together to enable students of all abilities to fulfil their potential. The successful candidate will be expected to teach mathematics across the whole ability range in KS3 and KS4. There is the potential to teach mathematics at KS5 for a candidate with suitable experience.
We are a heavily oversubscribed 11-18 rural school that was described by OFSTED (June 2017) as a good school where students achieve well and leave the school with results that are above the national average - all judgements were good.
We strongly believe in distributed leadership and are committed to the individual professional development of all staff.
Students are very well behaved and respond positively to our hard-working and highly committed staff.
To apply, please complete an Idsall School application form available from the school website http://www.idsallschool.org/
Completed applications should be emailed to jobs@idsall.shropshire.sch.uk
Closing date: midday Monday 24th February 2020
Interviews: week commencing 9th March 2020
Idsall is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding children and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure by Criminal Records Bureau prior to commencement in post. This post is a designated customer facing role and under the fluency duty requires a specified level of spoken English as stated in the person spec and in line with our policy.
About Idsall School
Idsall School is a co-educational, non-denominational secondary with sixth form in Shifnal, Shropshire. The school has been an academy since 2014, and has on average 1330 students on the school register with 200 in sixth form. The historic market town of Shifnal is a few minutes from Junction 4 of the M54 motorway. The school is within 5 minutes walking distance of the town centre railway station which has excellent transport links from Shrewsbury, Wolverhampton and Birmingham. The school is located a short distance from Shifnal Primary School. The school motto translates from Latin as ‘from little acorns large oaks grow’. Idsall School was once the nearest secondary comprehensive to Lillleshall FA Academy, and can claim the record for the school to have educated the most England internationals.
Headteacher
Michelle King
Values and vision
Idsall School believes that every student should reach their full potential. By setting high standards not only in academic study but in all aspects of the school community the school seeks to inspire students in everything they do. The school is proud of its excellent reputation for the high quality of teaching and learning, as well as a friendly and caring approach.
Students have a fine reputation for outstanding behaviour, courtesy and respect which is regularly commented on by visitors to the school. A highly-committed staff team, including teaching and non-teaching staff, put in many extra hours to ensure that their students get an excellent all round education in order that they may achieve their very best and become outstanding citizens.
Ofsted
“In all lessons, the teachers create a positive climate for learning where all students feel comfortable offering their opinions, knowing that they will be listened to by adults and by one another with respect. Additional adults are used effectively to support the specific needs of some students who learn well as a result.”
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