Head of Mathematics

Full Time – Permanent Contract

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 1A (£30,000 - £46,525 + £9,272 TLR)

Starting September 2024

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 15th April at 9.00AM

We are seeking a passionate, energetic and ambitious Head of Mathematics to join us following the successful promotion of the existing postholder to the Senior Leadership Team.

As part of an educational restructure in the local area in 2022, we have welcomed over 300 new students and over 30 staff into our community and are now a secondary school of 800 learners across Years 7-13. As we continue to increase in numbers we are seeking exceptional, like-minded colleagues to become part of our family in delivering teaching and learning and personal development of the highest quality.

We are looking for an outstanding individual who will relish the opportunity to:

• Be an exceptional teacher of Mathematics.
• Provide exceptional high-quality leadership and act as a lead practitioner in all aspects of the role.
• Ensure the best use of allocated INSET and curriculum area time to improve teaching and learning by linking it with the
• Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum areas.
• Ensure robust and effective assessment across the curriculum areas informs students how to make further progress in their learning, enabling improved student outcomes.

You are likely to be someone who:

• Has a real passion for Mathematics with the experience and desire to progress further.
• Has a track-record of exceptional classroom teaching with an acute understanding of effective pedagogy.
• Can demonstrate a commitment to and knowledge/experience of effective strategies to maintain and raise attainment, in particular to address the differing needs which exist in the mixed ability classroom, which include second language learners.
• Has significant experience of improving outcomes for students with SEND or disadvantage.
• Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
• Has a commitment to the aims and values of comprehensive education, the school’s vision and ethos, as well as the implementation of equal opportunities policy and practice.
• Is authentic – at heart a positive human being that cares about themselves as much as others.

Wadham School can offer you:

• The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals.
• The opportunity to work with exceptional colleagues and wonderful young people and their families.
• Strong and supportive leadership where value is placed on learning beyond the classroom.
• The opportunity to work in one of the most beautiful areas of Southern England.
• Fulfilment, in knowing that you matter, and the work you do makes a positive difference to the lives you touch.

For further information and an application form please visit our website: www.wadhamschool.co.uk.

Please Note: we do not accept applications by CV

Visits to the school or an informal talk with the Headteacher are warmly encouraged. For all enquires please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

Wadham School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Rigorous checks will be made of the successful applicant’s background credentials, including enhanced DBS checks and information on the public domain on social media platforms.

“Life in all its fullness” – John 10:10