Head of Mathematics
Debenham High School
Suffolk
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPR / UPR + TLR 2 (£6,646)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- September 2019
- Apply by:
- 25 March 2019
Job overview
We are an oversubscribed, high-achieving, 11 - 16 comprehensive school seeking to appoint someone to lead the Mathematics department from September 2019.
Mathematics is a strength at Debenham High School, with a strong team of specialist staff. Results in this subject have been consistently outstanding with 90% of students achieving Grade 4+ in 2018 and 80% achieving Grade 5+.
Opportunities for outreach work with other schools locally, and a range of professional development opportunities are available as part of our Teaching School status. As a Leading Edge school, we are committed to the development of all staff.
We welcome any enquiries about this post before the closing date. Please contact Susan McBurney for further information.
Details and an application form can be found on our website: www.debenhamhigh.co.uk or by calling (01728) 860213.
Closing date: 4pm, 25 March 2019.
All vacancies appear on: www.suffolkjobsdirect.org
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. Enhanced DBS checks are required for all posts at Debenham High School.
About Debenham High School
- Debenham High School
- Gracechurch Street, Debenham, Stowmarket
- Suffolk
- IP14 6BL
- United Kingdom
Debenham High School is a mainstream, co-educational, Church of England secondary school for children aged 11-16. It is situated in Debenham, near Stowmarket in Suffolk, and there are 670 pupils enrolled.
The school opened in 1964 as The Modern School, designed to accommodate 280 pupils. In 1979, Debenham High School became a comprehensive and in the early 1980s it was designated a specialist science college. The school converted to academy status in 2012.
Headteacher
Simon Martin
Values and vision
Debenham High School focuses on four core values: pride, participation, responsibility and excellence.
The secondary school aims to provide a happy and caring environment in which pupils can learn and thrive. Teachers strive to challenge students to meet their full potential. The curriculum is broad, balanced and demanding to help pupils acquire attitudes and skills that are essential to adult working life. Students are encouraged to develop moral and Christian values that are consistent with the Church of England's teachings.
Ofsted report
“This is an outstanding school. Its mission is “to provide a top quality education for pupils of all abilities in a caring, challenging, supportive and attractive environment in which all members of the community are valued and where Christian moral values are encouraged”. It does this very well indeed by placing a high value on every individual pupil and providing the right environment in which pupils respect each other, learn good manners and show an eagerness to succeed. Parents are overwhelmingly supportive of the school; many consider it “fantastic”.”
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