Head of Maths and Computing
St. Ives School
St. Ives, Cornwall
- Expired
- Salary:
- L5 – L10 (£43,454 - £49,199)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 16 January 2018
Job overview
Head of Maths and Computing
Full time, Permanent
L5 – L10 (£43,454 - £49,199)
Are you enthusiastic and innovative and able to inspire your students to love Maths? Are you looking for a role in a school where the behaviour of students is excellent and where you will be part of a dedicated and supportive staff team? Do you share our ethos of nurturing every child’s potential and our commitment to providing effective support to remove barriers to learning? Our Maths team have a strong track record of providing high quality teaching and in ensuring that all students make good progress. You would be joining and leading a dedicated and committed team in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. We are looking for a talented and forward focussed individuals with a passion for their subject and students’ learning
You will be responsible for:
- raising standards in teaching and learning, assessment and feedback by the systematic sharing of good practice and professional development
- designing and implementing effective intervention programmes so that no child is left behind and achievement gaps close rapidly
- leading a high performing team to make a significant contribution to our sustained success and improvement.
If you have the energy, skills and motivation to make a difference in our thriving school community, we would welcome your application. Further details, job description and application form are available from our school website www.st-ives.cornwall.sch.uk.
Applications should be returned by email to Mrs Cherie Bayfield:
Closing date for applications: Tuesday 16th January 2018 @ 11am
Interviews to be held on: To be confirmed
St Ives School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
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About St. Ives School
St Ives School is a co-educational comprehensive school for pupils aged 11-16, serving the community of St Ives and the surrounding villages in Cornwall. The school has been sponsored by Truro and Penwith Multi-Academy Trust since April 2014.
Alongside the core curriculum, a programme of additional activities and classes for students are run in the school’s High Performance Academy. The acaemy is supported by Truro and Penwith College and bring to the school national and international speakers, lecturers and coaches to work with students.
The school offers a broad range of extra-curricular activities, including clubs, and local, national and international travel.
Executive Headteacher
Jan Woodhouse
Head of School
James Butterworth
Values and vision
St Ives is a small and inclusive community, founded on respect for one another and the environment. The school’s ethos centres on a commitment to inspiring learning, ambition and aspiration, support and guidance, respect and partnership with parents and carers. Maximum effort is also invested in fostering talent and widening horizons
The school aims to provide a positive for learning by ensuring that all students’ achievements are recognized and rewarded.
The school’s welfare hub, ‘The Harbour’, aims to provide a comprehensive wrap-around service for all students, including the most vulnerable.
At St Ives School, our core values “Every Child, Inspiring Learning, Every Day” are at the heart of everything we do. We set high expectations to ensure that every pupil excels across all aspects of school life.
Our intention is to ensure pupils make outstanding progress and that the curriculum removes any potential barriers to learning.
We want our pupils to leave with knowledge and skills which will not only create excellent life opportunities but will also prepare them exceptionally well for life beyond the school.
The St Ives School Curriculum ensures that all our students have the opportunity for academic and personal development across a broad range of subjects and experiences. Acquisition of knowledge and transferrable skills are the cornerstones of our student’s progress and we place a high value on building their understanding of community, place and social justice.
Ofsted
“School leaders have created a very positive culture where staff morale is high. Teachers feel supported, are highly motivated and work together very well to ensure that their teaching is of a high quality.”
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