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Head of Mathematics

Head of Mathematics

Wadham School

Somerset

  • Expired
Salary:
MPS/UPS + TLR 1A (£9,782 PA)
Job type:
Part Time, Permanent
Apply by:
10 February 2025

Job overview

Full Time – Permanent Contract

Salary Scale: MPS/UPS + TLR 1A (£9,782 PA)

Starting September 2025 (or sooner by mutual agreement)

Closing Date for Applications: Monday 10 February 2025 at 9.00AM

We are seeking an exceptional and ambitious Head of Mathematics to join our highly proficient and established Mathematics department as we continue the strategic development of the school in developing into a centre of educational excellence.

We are looking for applications from experienced and motivated professionals who can offer a firm understanding of the National Curriculum for Mathematics and the ability to advance and promote the subject within a mixed ability school. This is the perfect role for an existing middle leader to join, lead and shape an experienced department or for someone ready to take their first steps into curriculum leadership.

Whatever your starting point, you will be supported by a family of staff that value togetherness and community as the foundation of keeping learning and well-being at the heart of what we do.

 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 strategic needs of the school.
  • Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality teaching and learning across the curriculum area.
  • Ensure robust and effective assessment across the curriculum area informs students how to make further progress in their learning.

 You are likely to be someone who: 

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and has a degree or equivalent.
  • Is flexible, able to work under pressure, meet deadlines and prioritise workload.
  • 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.
  • 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.

 Wadham School can offer you: 

  • The chance to be a part of an exciting educational journey alongside highly regarding professionals 
  • Strong and supportive leadership, who place value 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 that you do makes a positive difference to the lives that 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.

Please contact Lorrie Mahoney on LMahoney@wadhamschool.co.uk or telephone 01460 270127.

About Wadham School

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  • Wadham School
  • Mount Pleasant, Crewkerne
  • Somerset
  • TA18 7NT
  • United Kingdom
+44 1460 270123

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About Wadham School

Wadham School is a mixed comprehensive, Church of England secondary school in the town of Crewkerne in South Somerset. It is a voluntary controlled state school under the Diocese of Bath and Wells.

In September 2022 the school increased in size with the addition of pupils from Years 7 and 8 as part of the local area reform. The school is now a thriving 11-18 secondary school with a Sixth Form.

Headteacher

Richard Burgas

Values and Vision

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

We believe that everyone deserves to experience life in all its fullness and should be given the opportunities and support to do so — this is what makes our job as educators so fulfilling.

If our mission is to ensure that time spent at Wadham school will enable our students to grow into confident, knowledgeable and caring citizens, ready to cope with the demands that life will throw at them, then our vision is simply:

“To ensure our students go on to experience love, fulfilment and community in an ever-changing world, as a result of exceptional school provision, equally weighted between outstanding academic achievement and individual personal development.”

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